An impressive crowd turned out to watch the Young Farmer challenge at the Newdegate Machinery Field Days, with two age groups running for the first time.
Rebecca Turner
A Pingrup-produced Merino fleece, exhibited by first-time entrant Suma Reid, was awarded the champion sash at this year’s Newdegate Machinery Field Days.
Bob Garnant
The two-day Newdegate Machinery Field Days leapt into action with an exciting dog-jump competition and a newcomer to the event, a border collie named Kalanie, taking out the win after clearing 2.5m
Mullet fanciers took to the Newdegate Machinery Field Days fashion catwalk for the inaugural ‘best in the West’ mullet competition, with top bragging rights to the winners of the three classes.
It goes without saying that without the machinery and other exhibitors, the Newdegate Machinery Field Days would not exist. But this year, the event offered an exceptional showcase of agriculture equipment.
The “Next Generation” was celebrated at this year’s Newdegate Machinery Field Days, evoking the importance of adding young people’s contribution towards rural community success.
Regular readers will notice that this edition doesn’t have our usual in-depth coverage of Dowerin. We know this surprise omission will be noted and wanted to apologise for it and offer up an explanation.
EDITORIAL
The Dyson Jones Fashion Parade aims to feature the next generation of garment production techniques during the Newdegate Machinery Field Days on September 4 and 5.
Travelling veterinarian Sheree McDonald has an affinity with animals and would drive an extra mile to extend a healing hand to family pets and farm animals.
Newdegate postal manager Kelly Richardson has found her niche providing a stamped, multifaceted service to the town throughout the calendar year.
Next-generation Newdegate farmer Trenton Hams has pieced together a combine harvester model using Lego bricks as an educational exercise to understand the working components of a real machine.
Third-generation Lake Biddy mixed farmer Ashley McDonald says winter rainfall has been a ‘get out of jail card’ for many growers around the State.
The rain clouds couldn’t put a dampener on this year’s McIntosh and Son Mingenew Midwest Expo, which attracted a crowd from across the State and provided an entertaining two days for all.
Olivia Ford
Local women had the limelight at this year’s Mingenew Midwest Expo Fashion Show, embodying the classic country look with Akubra hats, tasselled bags, and leather boots.
‘Come clean, go clean’ is the message from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development as spring field day season ramps up.
Women from across the Mid West and Wheatbelt came together at the 2024 Mingenew Midwest Expo for a networking brunch, discussing topics ranging from personal development to social issues.
A team from Yandanooka have come out on top in the fourth annual Mingenew Young Farmers Challenge, winning by a nailbiting two seconds.
As farmers came together for the Mingenew Midwest Expo, it was hard to ignore the elephant, or rather, the “sheep in the room”, as WA’s Agriculture Minister put it.
With a $1000 cash prize up for grabs, everyone was to keen to have a go at the Mingenew Midwest Expo’s annual Tractor Pull competition, but it was local legends from a nearby farm who took the glory home.
The Mingenew Midwest Expo handed out seven major awards to exhibitors this year, recognising the exceptional standard on display as farmers flocked to the annual event.
Second generation Newdegate farmer David Butcher, who is president of the town’s community cropping group, has been instrumental in growing grain to fund essential community projects.
Mid West-based produce was the flavour of a diverse range of locally grown foods and beverages showcased at this year’s McIntosh and Son Mingenew Midwest Expo.
It was a case of ‘third time’s a charm’ for mixed farmer Clint Chivers and his kelpie Connie after the pair scooped their first win in the Elders Amateur Working Dog competition at the Mingenew Midwest Expo.
Newdegate’s Machinery Field Days will focus on youth with its themed ‘Next Generation’, an important and progressional changing of the guard in rural communities that supports the future workforce
