FARMER optimism on the back of a cracker start to the season and promising grain prices has been reflected in the numbers at the biennial Eyre Peninsula Field Days.
A fantastic selection of modern state-of-the-art farm machinery, agricultural products and services greeted patrons on Tuesday when the gates opened for the three-day event.
Field days president Shirley Dennis said the season was shaping up exceptionally well and the new found optimism was evidenced in the numbers attending, and the general vibe.
The season was "coming along nicely" with paddocks looking "very green" and buoyant crop prices pointing to a promising wrap-up.
Farmer enquiry was strong, with displays complemented by a diverse array of entertainment and gourmet food.
Ms Dennis said the field days presented a fantastic opportunity for farmers to meet industry experts and "pick their brains" to make informed decisions.
Exciting farming technologies are on display, including the 20-metre Amity Single Disk air- seeder making its EP debut.
Originally designed and patented by inventor Chris Jones, Fargo Products and Australian distributor, Condobolin, New South Wales, the airseeder is manufactured in the United States and used successfully across North America, Canada and Russia.
Mr Jones said the reliable, low-maintenance machine works faster and more efficiently than other competitors, saving fuel and time. It worked well within narrow windows of opportunity.
The 13-metre version won Machine of the year at the Paskeville field days last year.
* Full EP Field Days wrap up in Stock Journal, August 19 issue.
