Central Districts Field Days

Central Districts Field Days, is a unique agricultural event that attracts over 27,000 people each March for three days, to friendly Feilding in the Manawatu where they connect, discover and experience the future of New Zealand’s primary industries.

CD Field Days is central to business, central to rural connections, central to supporting local and has been bringing Kiwi communities and industries together for the past 29 years. The event has grown from a collection of marquees to a significant national event, attracting exhibitors and attendees from across the country to the rural heartland of the North Island.

From farmers and foodies, to tech-heads and townies, New Zealand’s largest regional field days has something for everyone.

The event showcases, cutting-edge machinery and equipment, the latest developments in rural innovation, thrilling FMX shows, lifestyle trends, top-notch regional food and local brews. You can score yourself a heap of exclusive event deals and have the chance to yarn with sellers and exhibitors. It’s a great time to stock up, plus there’s fun and freebies for the whole family.

14 – 16 MARCH 2024

Visitor gates open at 9:00 am each day and close at 4:30 pm on Thursday 14 and Friday 15 March, and 4:00 pm on Saturday 16 March.

The SmartShelters difference

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• Natural light improves the health of your cows and working conditions for your people
• Tested and trusted in the harshest of conditions, from the extremes of the Antipodes Islands to the high country in New Zealand

Designed your way

• Our in-house CAD and design team will create a customised shelter for your herd size and farm
• Full on-farm dairy housing consultation

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• Soft floor bedding ripped daily
• Healthier for your cows
• Lower somatic cell count
• Less lameness and mastitis issues

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• Reduces health and safety issues
• Easy maintenance
• Excellent natural ventilation and even temperatures
• 8-10 degrees cooler in summer, maximising milk production

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