Grains Research Development grower relations manager Lizzie von Perger, Weedsmart project manager Jessica Strauss, Elders agronomist Logan Smith, and Weedsmart communications officer Jessica Scholle. Credit: Countryman
The weather was chilly but spirits were high at this year’s Newdegate Machinery Field Days, with a good growing season buoying spirits after three years of limited rain.
It was the 48th time the event had been held and the theme of Growing Mental Health resonated with many at the September 1 and 2 event.
WA Mental Health Minister Stephen Dawson opened the show at noon on September 1, encouraging those in attendance to seek help when they needed it.
Sporadic rain on the first day saw bumper crowds inside the Dyson Jones Wool Pavilion, Family Interest Display Pavilion, and Coopers Maverick Ram Shed.
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The sun shone on day two with beanies, gloves, and puffer jackets the outfit of choice as the temperature hovered around 8C.
There was plenty to see at the Field Days, with fashion parades, fleece and ewe hogget competitions, sheep displays and hundreds of exhibitors.
Pat O’Neill, of Tarin Rock, Sara Schouten, of Perth, and Belinda O’Neill, of Tarin Rock. Credit: Cally Dupe/Countryman, Cally DupeNewdegate Primary School students Tristan Harris, 10, Billy Hams, 11, and Jack Lloyd, 10. Credit: CountrymanHarper Smith, 3, and Jake Smith, 3, of Kendenup. Credit: Cally Dupe/CountrymanBodhi Hulse, 1, and Michael Hulse, of Darkan. Credit: CountrymanErik Spurr, 8, Gregory Spurr, 5, and Kahlan Spurr, 10, of Hyden. Credit: Countryman
Frankie Hill, 1, of Bremer Bay, with Sue Hall, of Newdegate. Credit: CountrymanTen Tigers grain marketers Sam Gevers and Ken McCartney. Credit: CountrymanLesley Hack, of Perth, and Whitfert sales advisor Sade Mason. Credit: CountrymanDean Sinclair and Ian Chamberlain, both of Newdegate. Credit: CountrymanTim Walter, Matt Lloyd, and Bill Lloyd, all of Newdegate. Credit: CountrymanHannah Daw, 7, and Carissa Daw, 7, of Kojonup. Credit: CountrymanGrains Research Development Corporation grower relations manager Rachel Asquith and Centre for Crop Disease Management communications officer Rachel Clarke. Credit: CountrymanCoral Green, Geraldine Merrick, Allan Hankinson, and Peter Vlahov, all of Broomehill. Credit: Countryman
Nyabing Primary School student Stella Harris, 7, and Newdegate Primary School student Nikita Ness, 8. Credit: CountrymanNewdegate Primary School education assistant Nicole Kennedy, principal Judy Garlick, and teacher Linda Hunt. Credit: CountrymanNewdegate Primary School student councillors Hayley Richardson, 11, Piper Hall, 12, and Isabelle Orr, 11. Credit: CountrymanNewdegate Primary School students Flynn Turner, 10, Summer Wynne, 10, and Elika Stewart, 10. Credit: CountrymanGreta Wolzak and Hope Sandford, both of Newdegate. Credit: CountrymanWoonwooring Kelpies owner Steve Donovan with John, Jet and Jack. Credit: CountrymanCoral Green, Geraldine Merrick, Allan Hankinson, and Peter Vlahov, all of Broomehill. Credit: CountrymanPeter Bouman and Kade Bouman, both of Mt Barker. Credit: Countryman
Darrin Lee, of Mingenew, and Stephen Powels, of Perth. Credit: CountrymanFarmers Business Sales executive Reece Powell, and Henny Royendyk, of Dardanup. Credit: CountrymanNewdegate Primary School students Rhys Richardson, 9, Kade Lloyd, 8, and Nick Hamms, 10. Credit: CountrymanCinthy Royendyk, of Dardanup, and Des Eaton, of Boyup Brook. Credit: CountrymanDepartment of Primary Industries and Regional Development livestock compliance inspector Jenni Westwood, DPIRD animal welfare education officer Nicky Byrne, and DPIRD fisheries community education officer Tahryn Thompson. Credit: CountrymanBrendan and Nicole Smith wit their children Harper, 3, and Jake, 3, all of Kendenup. Credit: CountrymanAlbany Senior High School students Tegan Dellavedova, 13, Jareth Turner, 15, and Cody Dellavedova, 15. Credit: CountrymanTambellup Cranbrook Community Bank branch manager Steve Smith and Kulin Community Bank business development manager Tom Murphy. Credit: CountrymanKen Waite, of Napier, with the oranges he sold at Newdegate Machinery Field Days. Credit: CountrymanRos Lloyd, of Newdegate, Joanna Grist and Rosie the dog, of Lake King, and Lake Grace community paramedic Shelley Johnstone. Credit: Countryman
