CIA LTD at The Fairlie A&P Show
A bit of background on why A&P shows play a significant role in the farming community.
Agricultural shows, such as the Fairlie A&P Show and others like it, are about connecting farmers, industry, local market holders, entertainment, and the local community.
Founded in 1784, the Highland Society of Edinburgh was created with the goal of advancing the interests of the Scottish Highlands. The society actively promoted agricultural advancements and organised its inaugural show in 1822. Following this, the Royal Agricultural Society was established in England sixteen years later, also hosting exhibitions to encourage the application of scientific methods in agriculture.
In the 1840s, early European settlers in New Zealand anticipated a prosperous agricultural future for the region, leading to the first agricultural show being held in the Bay of Islands in 1842. Not long afterwards, The Mackenzie Agricultural & Pastoral Show was established in 1899 and is managed by the Mackenzie A&P Society to this day.
Farm machinery
As an example of how integral shows such as the Fairlie A&P Show are to farming practices in New Zealand, we only have to look back to see how innovations originally showcased at local A and P Shows has now changed for the betterment of NZ agriculture.
At the 1897 Masterton show visitors flocked to see a Yankee straw press at work, a drain plough pulled by a traction engine, a cream separator and a shearing machine. Shows held field competitions for ploughs, harvesters, reapers and binders. In 1904 the Gore show demonstrated the first imported tractor, and in the 1920s milking machines appeared. Shows contributed significantly to the uptake of technology on New Zealand Farm machinery
New Zealand Farmers Embrace New Tech
Innovation, AgTech, and machinery are some of the main driving reasons for why farmers attend these shows. Seeing the latest machines in person or even operating, gives the would-be purchasers a firsthand experience of how a particular implement, service, or technology can increase the profit on their own farm.
Central Injection Agri
For Central Injection Agri, the Fairlie A & P Show was a great opportunity to get in front of local farmers with our farm services. We choose to show off the ELHO Stone Picker. Central Injection Agri Stone Picker is already heavily engaged in the Mackenzie area, which is characterised by its stony farmland. This region, including the Canterbury Plains and the High Country, known for their shallow and rocky soils, along with some areas featuring more recent stony alluvial deposits.
The Elho Stonepicker overcomes underutilised stoney paddocks by uplifting stones and rocks from the paddocks and leaving behind stone and rock free paddocks that can be easily cultivated. The return on investment is two fold, not only has your soil become nutrient-available, but your expensive cultivating equipment is now free from stone and rock damage.
Local farmers had the opportunity to closely inspect our stone picker, allowing them to appreciate the durability and strength of the Elho Stone Picker. This experience helped them envision the significant benefits of having our service on their own farms.
Adding to the impact of this machine, we partnered up with Ben Scott from Ben Scott Contracting. Ben came along with his ELHO Rock Picker, and together we were able to impart knowledge of this incredible machine to more people.
Ben’s Ag Contracting business – Ben Scott Contracting Ltd, is based at the top end of the Hakataramea Valley, Kurow, an area also renowned for its stony alluvial soils. His gear includes a Tractor, a rock picker and a 14 ton digger. All available to hire.
The Fairlie Show served as a fantastic opportunity for Central Injection Agri to connect with local farmers and introduce those unfamiliar with the benefits of the ELHO Stone Picker. It was also a perfect moment to reconnect and share stories with our existing clients.
Looking forward to the 128th Fairlie Show
