Digital buyer journeys
What digital buyer journeys means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Notable exhibitors
Companies exhibiting at Australian National Field Days include 1ST/19TH BATTALION, THE ROYAL NEW SOUTH WALES REGIMENT, THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY, A & M Tools, A Country Affair, A GARDENERS GIFT and A TEQ TRAILERS.
- 1ST/19TH BATTALION, THE ROYAL NEW SOUTH WALES REGIMENT, THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY
- A & M Tools
- A Country Affair
- A GARDENERS GIFT
- A TEQ TRAILERS
Event overview
Overview
The Australian National Field Days (ANFD) is the oldest agricultural exhibition in Australia, taking place from 22-24 October 2026 in Borenore, NSW. This event will feature 400 exhibitors presenting the latest innovations in farming, livestock, and agricultural technology.
With a strong focus on education and hands-on experiences, ANFD is a must-visit for anyone involved in the agricultural sector. Australian National Field Days takes place in Borenore, Australia.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: The Australian National Field Days will take place from 22-24 October 2026 at Borenore, NSW.
- 2Scale and Focus: This event features 400 exhibitors showcasing innovations in agriculture and farming.
- 3Organiser: The event is organized by a dedicated committee committed to advancing Australian agriculture.
- 4Buyer Authority: Attracting 15,000 farmers and agricultural professionals seeking new products and technologies.
- 5Entry: Tickets are available online, with prices starting at $22 for adults.
Why visit
The Australian National Field Days (ANFD) is the oldest agricultural exhibition in Australia, taking place from 22-24 October 2026 in Borenore, NSW.
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at ANFD allows businesses to connect directly with 15,000 potential customers, showcase their products in a hands-on environment, and gain valuable feedback from industry professionals. This is an ideal platform for launching new products and expanding market reach within the agricultural sector.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Broadacre cropping and grazing operators across the Central West slopes, including Orange, Cabonne, Forbes, Parkes and Dubbo districts
Mixed-farming families comparing tractors, seeders, sprayers and hay equipment for the next season
Horticulture, orchard and vineyard managers from the Orange and Borenore districts
Agronomists and independent farm advisers building product and variety recommendations for clients
Livestock breeders, stud managers and animal health specialists assessing handling systems and nutrition
Contract harvesters, spray contractors and farm contractors reviewing fleet and implement options
Farm business managers, rural finance and succession advisers supporting enterprise decisions
Agricultural students, TAFE and university groups, and rural development officers
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Tractor, telehandler, implement and harvesting machinery dealers serving NSW
Seeding, spraying, tillage and hay or silage equipment specialists
Livestock handling, fencing, weighing and animal health suppliers
Seed, fertilizer, lime, gypsum and soil amelioration companies
Crop protection, biologicals and spray application technology providers
Precision agriculture, guidance, sensors and farm software vendors
Irrigation, pump, tank and farm water infrastructure suppliers
Rural finance, insurance, succession planning and farm business consultancies
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Tractors, telehandlers, utes and ATVs
Seeding, spraying and tillage implements
Harvesting, hay and silage equipment
Livestock handling, yards, fencing and weighing systems
Animal health, nutrition and breeding products
Seed, fertilizer, lime, gypsum and soil ameliorants
Crop protection, biologicals and spray adjuvants
Precision agriculture, guidance, sensors and farm software
Irrigation, pumps, tanks and water delivery
Rural fencing, sheds, workshop equipment and farm safety
Farm finance, insurance, succession and advisory services
Agricultural education and industry bodies
Location & Facilities
Venue
563 Borenore Rd, Borenore NSW 2800
563 Borenore Rd, Borenore NSW 2800
Facilities
Parking
563 Borenore Rd, Borenore NSW 2800 in Borenore typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: 563 Borenore Rd, Borenore NSW 2800 in Borenore typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at 563 Borenore Rd, Borenore NSW 2800 for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
General admission
Adult, one day
22General admission
Adult multi-day, all three days
32General admission
Concession, pensioner card holders, one day
14General admission
Family, one day, two adults and two children aged 12-17
55
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Borenore, Australia
Why it matters
On 2026-10-22 to 2026-10-24, Australian National Field Days in Borenore covering Agricultural machinery and equipment, Livestock and animal husbandry products, Farming technology and software solutions gives technology buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · AUD
Arrival airports
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Orange Regional Airport
Closest airport to the field days, with regional services commonly connecting through Sydney. Confirm flight schedules, baggage and hire-car availability before booking
TBA
to venue
Approx. 20-25 min to 563 Borenore Rd, Borenore
by car
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
Main international gateway for NSW. Drive via the M4 and Great Western Highway, or connect by regional flight to Orange and finish with a short drive to Borenore
TBA
to venue
Approx. 3h 15m-4h by road
by car
Canberra Airport
Alternative gateway for southern NSW and the ACT. A hire car is recommended; confirm route conditions and travel time before departure
TBA
to venue
Approx. 3h 30m by road
by car
Dubbo City Regional Airport
Regional airport northwest of Orange with limited schedules. Confirm car hire and connection times if using Dubbo as the arrival point
TBA
to venue
Approx. 2h by road
by car
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
The Metropolitan Hotel Orange NSW
budget
Orange NSW4.1
USD 95–122 / night
3-star hotel, free cancellation and free parking. Cheapest named option in the Google Hotels capture.
ibis Styles Orange
budget
Orange NSW4.4
USD 95–122 / night
3-star hotel with free parking, listed as a sponsored Borenore/Orange option.
The Ophir Hotel
budget
Orange NSW4.3
USD 95–122 / night
3-star hotel with free cancellation and free parking.
Quest Orange
midscale
Orange NSW4.7
USD 150–190 / night
Apartment-style property with kitchen in rooms, business centre and paid parking, suited to longer exhibitor stays.
Borenore Billabong Field Days site (Hipcamp)
budget
BorenoreUSD 95–122 / night
Camping/caravan site at the Field Days grounds, closest option to the venue for self-drive visitors.
sourceLocal transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Car / hire car
Estimated costAUD 45–90 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
Best forOrange NSW to 563 Borenore Rd, Borenore
Borenore is a rural locality with no metro; a car is the practical way to reach the Field Days grounds.
Regional bus
Estimated costAUD 4-8 single metro/train journey
Best forOrange and surrounding towns via Borenore (NSW TrainLink/regional coach network)
Borenore is served by regional coach routes; check timetables and event-day services before relying on them.
Long-distance coach
Estimated costFrom A$80 one way (Rome2rio)
Best forSydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to 563 Borenore Rd, Borenore NSW 2800
Multiple daily options with at least one change; journey is long, so an overnight stay in Orange is advisable.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. AUD taxi/rideshare from OAG to venue (estimate; confirm before travel)
Best forOrange Regional Airport (OAG) to 563 Borenore Rd, Borenore NSW 2800
Approx. 20-25 min to 563 Borenore Rd, Borenore; Closest airport to the field days, with regional services commonly connecting through Sydney. Confirm flight schedules, baggage and hire-car availability before booking.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. AUD taxi/rideshare from CBR to venue (estimate; confirm before travel)
Best forCanberra Airport (CBR) to 563 Borenore Rd, Borenore NSW 2800
Approx. 3h 30m by road; Alternative gateway for southern NSW and the ACT. A hire car is recommended; confirm route conditions and travel time before departure.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. AUD taxi/rideshare from DBO to venue (estimate; confirm before travel)
Best forDubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to 563 Borenore Rd, Borenore NSW 2800
Approx. 2h by road; Regional airport northwest of Orange with limited schedules. Confirm car hire and connection times if using Dubbo as the arrival point.
Weather
Mid-October in Borenore is mid-spring: Open-Meteo's outlook for 22-24 October 2026 shows highs near 21-23°C and lows near 12-14°C, with drizzle on the first and last days and a thunderstorm risk on 23 October. Expect cool mornings, warm afternoons and possible showers; confirm the forecast before travel.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
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Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Country show etiquette
This is a working rural field site: wear closed shoes, stay behind marked demonstration lines, and ask before photographing livestock or staff.
Local context
Borenore sits in the Cabonne Shire near Orange, a wine, apple and grazing district; many exhibitors and visitors are local growers, so introductions are informal and practical.
Driving
Distances between Orange and Borenore are short but rural roads carry farm machinery; drive to conditions and watch for slow vehicles near the grounds.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Destination: OAG
Book into Sydney (SYD) for international flights, then connect by coach or hire car to Orange/Borenore. The Google Flights capture for this mission returned unrelated US domestic itineraries, so no Borenore fare data was usable - confirm schedules and fares directly with airlines.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Orange Regional Airport (OAG): Approx. 20-25 min to 563 Borenore Rd, Borenore; Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD): Approx. 3h 15m-4h by road; Canberra Airport (CBR): Approx. 3h 30m by road; Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO): Approx. 2h by road. Allow road or rail time to 563 Borenore Rd, Borenore NSW 2800; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near 563 Borenore Rd, Borenore NSW 2800: Orange NSW: The Metropolitan Hotel Orange NSW; Orange NSW: ibis Styles Orange; Orange NSW: The Ophir Hotel.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Borenore; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: Borenore has no metro or suburban rail. Regional coach services connect Orange and nearby towns, and NSW TrainLink regional trains serve Orange station, about 15-20 minutes from the 563 Borenore Rd grounds. Check transportnsw.info for timetables and any event-day shuttle details.
Parking: On-site parking is available at 563 Borenore Rd, Borenore NSW 2800; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: October 2026
Temperature: Highs 21-23°C, lows 12-14°C (Open-Meteo outlook for 22-24 October 2026)
Seasonality: Spring in the Central West slopes brings changeable weather: drizzle forecast on 22 and 24 October 2026 and a thunderstorm risk on 23 October.
Packing: Pack layers for cool mornings and warm afternoons, a waterproof jacket or umbrella for spring showers, sun protection, and sturdy closed shoes for walking the outdoor field-day sites.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Australian National Field Days usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
14 days out
Confirm dates, opening hours and gate or online ticket options on anfd.com.au. Published ticket prices are A$22 adult day, A$32 adult three-day, A$14 concession day and A$55 family day.
12 days out
Book Orange accommodation or the Borenore Billabong Field Days camping site early; field-day weekends tighten 3-star motel and pub availability.
10 days out
Plan the route to 563 Borenore Rd, Borenore. Orange is the practical base, and Sydney is a long drive or a regional flight connection.
8 days out
Shortlist exhibitors by paddock job: seeding, spraying, harvesting, livestock handling, water, fencing, agronomy or farm finance.
7 days out
Check the forecast for Borenore. Mid-spring can bring cool mornings, warm afternoons, drizzle and a thunderstorm risk, so pack layers and wet-weather gear.
5 days out
Check the organiser site for an exhibitor list, site map and any demonstration timetable before setting a walking plan.
3 days out
Pack sturdy boots, a hat, sunscreen, a water bottle and a reusable bag for brochures and samples; most of the site is outdoors.
2 days out
Confirm parking at 563 Borenore Rd and whether you need cash or card for gate entry, food and site purchases.
1 day out
Charge your phone, screenshot tickets and check transportnsw.info for regional coach or train connections if you are not driving.
Event day
Arrive early, start with the machinery or livestock category that matters most, and leave time for paddock demonstrations and supplier questions.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at 563 Borenore Rd, Borenore NSW 2800
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2Australian National Field Days registration concourse
563 Borenore Rd, Borenore NSW 2800
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
563 Borenore Rd, Borenore NSW 2800
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nightsA$190.00
- Per diem × 2A$150.00
Estimated totalA$340.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Cost reference
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
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visitor · General admission
AUD 22 / per person
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| visitor_ticket | visitor | General admission | AUD 22 / per person | organiser_published |
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Australian National Field Days fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
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For Australian National Field Days, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Agricultural machinery and equipment and Livestock and animal husbandry products solutions and benchmarking suppliers at Australian National Field Days in Borenore.
Min. budget
$870.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Agricultural machinery and equipment and Livestock and animal husbandry products products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$3,915.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Borenore show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
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FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
When and where are the Australian National Field Days held?
The event runs 22-24 October 2026 at the Australian National Field Days site, 563 Borenore Road, Borenore NSW 2800, about 15-20 minutes' drive from Orange in the Central West of New South Wales.
How do I get to the Borenore field days site?
Most visitors drive from Orange along the Borenore Road corridor; the grounds have on-site parking. Regional coaches and NSW TrainLink services reach Orange, and long-distance coaches run from Sydney (fares from about A$80 one way), with a short final road leg to Borenore.
Where should I stay for the field days?
Orange has the main hotel stock, from 3-star pubs and motor lodges such as The Metropolitan Hotel and The Ophir Hotel to 4-star options such as The Oriana Orange. The Borenore Billabong Field Days site offers camping and caravan pitches closest to the grounds.
What can I see at the Australian National Field Days?
Exhibits focus on agricultural machinery and implements, livestock and animal husbandry, farming technology and software, seed and fertilizer inputs, and sustainable farming practices, with live demonstrations and educational sessions for growers and graziers.
Glossary
- Field day
- An outdoor agricultural exhibition where machinery and inputs are shown in paddock conditions; at Borenore the format lets buyers see equipment working rather than on static stands.
- ANFD
- The acronym used in the event's official domain, anfd.com.au, for the Borenore field days held at 563 Borenore Rd.
- Broadacre farming
- Large-scale cropping and grazing, typically with paddock sizes and machinery suited to the Central West slopes; the core buyer group at Borenore.
- Central West slopes
- The NSW agricultural region around Orange, Borenore and Cabonne, combining winter crops, pasture, orchards, wine grapes and livestock.
- No-till
- A cropping system that plants into standing stubble with minimal soil disturbance; relevant when comparing seeders, tynes and spray regimes at the field days.
- Variable rate
- Applying seed, fertilizer or spray at different rates across a paddock using maps or sensors; a common precision-agriculture buying criterion in broadacre machinery.
- Header
- Australian term for a combine harvester; harvesting equipment and front options are part of the machinery comparison at Borenore.
- Chaser bin
- A large cart used to receive grain from a header in the paddock and transfer it to trucks; relevant to harvest logistics and equipment demonstrations.
- Stock handling
- Yards, crush, race and weighing systems used to move and manage livestock; a core category alongside animal health at the field days.
- Paddock demonstration
- A working display of machinery or livestock equipment in field conditions; confirm the daily demonstration timetable on the organiser site.
- Agronomist
- A crop and soil adviser who recommends seed, fertilizer and spray programs; agronomists attend to compare products for client farms.
- Fallow
- A period when a paddock is left without a crop to store soil moisture; relevant to weed control, stubble and seeding decisions in the Central West.
- Soil amelioration
- Physical or chemical treatment such as lime, gypsum or deep ripping to improve soil constraints; a common input category at broadacre field days.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- ANFD 2026
- Borenore agriculture event
- agriculture trade shows in Australia
- farming exhibitions Australia
- Australian National Field Days 2026
- Australian National Field Days Borenore 2026
- Borenore Australia
- Agriculture Trade Show Borenore 2026
- Livestock
- Agriculture Trade Show B2B Trade Expo Borenore
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