#agquip2018

Thanks to everybody who attended Commonwealth Bank AgQuip 2018. We are still hearing stories from happy exhibitors who did much better than anticipated given the dry conditions. Thanks again to all exhibitors who showed great faith in the event and in Australian agriculture in general. Lets hope the gathering clouds tonight bring good rainfall to the region. Here's a few photos to show how well the event was attended and just how dry it is - see if you can see yourself (Wednesday) or your vehicle! Photos: Barry Smith #AgQuip #AgQuip2018 #drought #droughtseason #gunnedah #liverpoolplains #fieldday #fielddays2018 #fielddays #farm #farmer #farmers #farmersmarket #commbank #commonwealthbank #commonwealthbankofaustralia @commbank @agquip @gunnedah_shire @ausagriculture @thankafarmerforyournextmeal @nofarmers__nofood #thankafarmer #nofarmersnofood @jim.booth @this_is_drought_australia_2018 (at Gunnedah, New South Wales)

One of the longer-time exhibitors at Commonwealth Bank AgQuip says he has seen plenty of dry times, but this year’s sales have exceeded his expectation by a long way. Robert Venning from Kadina in South Australia has exhibited grain bins and augurs for more than 40 years and says farmers still want to stay up to date, even in the dry times. Here he is in front of an augur and a field bin he sold this week. Also, Honda are reporting better than expected sales, not as high as a good year, but given the drought, dealer business manager for NSW and other parts of the country, Glen Hindle, says people are still keen to upgrade their bikes. And here's two guys from Tamworth carting home their new Honda generator, at a special AgQuip price! #agquip #agquip2018 #vennings #honda #hondas #hondamotorcycles #augur #gunnedah #farm #farmer #farmersmarket #farmers #thankafarmerforyournextmeal #thankafarmer #nofarmersnofood #drought #droughtseason #liverpoolplains #commbank #commonwealthbank #commonwealthbankofaustralia #exhibitor @hondaaustralia @honda @hondamotorsportaustralia (at Gunnedah Ag-Quip)

Farmers are looking to the skies this weekend in the hope that predicted rain arrives in large amounts. Among them is Rob Williams of Coona Valley Contractors (left), who was the top bidder for a 7000 litre water cartage tank auctioned at Commonwealth Bank AgQuip today to benefit the CWA Drought Relief Campaign. Donated by Singleton-based Rapid Spray, the tank was sold for $3,100 at the site this morning (Thursday), the final day of AgQuip. Rob Williams says charities like the CWA are doing a great job as the whole community is effected by the drought, and the tank will have a lot work but their other contracting work has dried up. Rob was congratulated on his purchase by Rapid Spray sales manager, Russell Firth (right). #agquip #agquip2018 #rapidspray #coonabarabran #gunnedah #cwa #drought #droughtrelief #droughtreliefappeal #farmer #farmers #watertank #agriculture #commbank #commonwealthbank #charity #charityevent #charitywater #charityauction (at Gunnedah Ag-Quip)

Gates are open for day three at Commonwealth Bank AgQuip and the public again pour onto the exhibition site. The roads are watered down, leaving a few puddles - lets hope for a lot more puddles with rain predicted to start here on Friday afternoon and across the weekend! #agquip #agquip2018 #fielddays #fieldday #commbank #commonwealthbank #farmersmarket #farmers #farmer #agriculture #agriculture_global #agricultureworldwide #gunnedah (at Gunnedah Ag-Quip)

UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) are on display at Commonwealth Bank AgQuip, including the autonomous spray unit which has terrain following abilities. Advanced UAV have been demonstrating their 6 rotor UAV each afternoon to farmers at the event. Local Land Services officer from Bingara, Barry Rogers, is planning to use the units in the hills around Bingara. Notice the spray nozzles under the rotor and, it appears, you can land them on the moon! #agquip #agquip2018 #drone #uav #moon #uavsprayingcrop #uavphotography #gunnedah #farm #farmer #farmers #gunnedah #commbank #commonwealthbank #commonwealthbankofaustralia #advanceduav @advanceduavau (at Gunnedah, New South Wales)

Exhibitors head home after another busy day at Commonwealth Bank AgQuip - and a bigger crowd expected for the final day, Thursday from 9am to 4pm. Despite the drought conditions, exhibitors and crowds have supported the event, with an eye out for the latest in agricultural technology and developments. #agquip #agquip2018 #gunnedah #gunnedahshire #commbank #commonwealthbank #dust #drought #agriculture #agricultureworldwide #agricultureglobal #headinghome #thankafarmerforyournextmeal #thankafarmer #nofarmersnofood #exhibition #fieldday #fielddays #farm #farmersmarket #farmer #farmers (at Gunnedah Ag-Quip)

Kids on track at Commonwealth Bank AgQuip - the Versatile brand is a long time exhibitor at the event, just as are the many beef breed societies, including the Tamworth Santa Gertrudis breeders - among the many bbq steaks you can enjoy on site, with one more day (featuring the buyers afternoon specials), Thursday 9am to 4pm. Photos: Barry Smith. #agquip #agquip2018 #versatile #versatiletractor #santagertrudis #beef #beefcattle #tractors #gunnedah #commbank #commonwealthbank #commonwealthbankofaustralia @versatile_ag @santagertrudis_cattle #farm #farmersmarket #farmer #farmers #liverpoolplains (at Gunnedah Ag-Quip)

A bit of everything for the crowds at Commonwealth Bank AgQuip, with over 3,000 organisations represented on site including long-time exhibitor, Peel Valley Machinery with their John Deere range. There's also a Chinese agricultural delegation visiting the new AgQuip Seminar Room which is running a full three day program, and country music star, Adam Harvey, playing two free concerts on site and talking to the public at the Clipex Stand. Plenty to see and do at Commonwealth Bank AgQuip this afternoon and Thursday from 9am to 4pm, Blackjack Rd, Gunnedah, NSW. #agquip #agquip2018 #clipex #johndeere #johndeerepower #peelvalleymachinery #adamharvey #fieldday #fielddays #commbank #commonwealthbank #gunnedah @clipexaustralia @adamharveyofficial @john_deere_official @gunnedah_shire @commbank @commbankaustralia (at Gunnedah Ag-Quip)