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58 years on, Fieldays remains a rural giant

Fieldays has officially opened for its 58th year, with thousands of visitors expected to pass through the gates at Mystery Creek over the next four days. More than 1100 exhibitors across 1335 sites have transformed the Waikato venue into a showcase of innovation, machinery, technology and rural enterprise, reinforcing Fieldays' position as the Southern Hemisphere's largest agricultural event. The event was formally opened on Wednesday morning with a ceremony attended by industry leaders, government representatives, iwi, exhibitors and volunteers.