Queensland's Premier Sub-Tropical Field Days - May 5, 6 & 7, 2011 - Opposite Bundaberg Airport - enter via University Drive to Public Carpark
Why Exhibit?

TEN REASONS TO EXHIBIT

1> Meet thousands of new buyers

2> Develop a personal relationship with your clients

3> Show your full product range

4> Let buyers use all five senses to gain a full appreciation of your product

5> Get immediate feedback on your product range

6> Overcome objections and accelerate the buying process

7> Sell product at Agro-Trend

8> Raise your profile in the industry

9> Locate new agents and distributors for your products

10> Launch a new product or service

"Almost 100 kilometres of pristine coastline supports a vibrant and diverse industry made up of 207 fishing vessels and 307 fishing businesses"

(Source: AEC Group)

Agro-Trend Field Days are a recognised launch-pad for new products, and an extremely time-efficient way to keep up to date with the latest innovations.

Agro-Trend allows exhibitors to physically demonstrate product benefits, and visitors can see, touch, taste, smell, hear, and judge for themselves. Agro-Trend Field Days offer mass exposure, enabling you to reach a large proportion of the marketplace in a short space of time. It is also one of the quickest and most cost-effective means of putting your product in front of a captive audience.

  • Source new business relationships
  • Find new markets
  • Appoint agents/seek principals
  • Discuss specific terms/conditions/pricing
  • Obtain technical knowledge
  • Discuss business needs in a neutral environment

Field days deliver!

  • Attract targeted buyers
  • Attract decision makers
  • Serve a variety of purposes for visitors
  • Provide returns

Consumer Information: Did you know?

  • 62% attend for information
  • 34% look for new products and services
  • 21% have attended the same event before
  • 82% of those from out of town or state have travelled specifically to visit the show
  • 87% are aged over 25 years

Key Industry Information

Rich, fertile soil, a secure water supply, and a 48 week growing season makes the Bundaberg region one of the most important food producing areas in Queensland. A diverse mix of industries and services supports a robust economy poised to take advantage of major growth opportunities. At the heart of the region’s economy are the key industries that comprise the majority of the region’s output. These key industries are:

  1. Agriculture and Horticulture
  2. Fishing and Aquaculture
  3. Food and Beverage Processing
  4. Aviation
  5. Tourism
  6. Water Supply

Agriculture and Horticulture

  • Home to Bundaberg Sugar, the region is one of the largest sugar producers in Queensland, accounting for around 20% of the State’s sugar production
  • Around $80 million worth of crops are produced in Isis Shire each year, including citrus, macadamia, mango, banana, avocado and sugar cane
  • Renowned for the quality of its produce, the region’s fruit and vegetable industry was valued at $190 million in 2001 and is one of the largest employers in the region

Fishing and Aquaculture

  • Bundaberg’s fishing industry supplies a wide range of seafood to local and export markets; harvesting prawns, scallops, spanner crabs, mackerel, mullet and reef fish
  • The industry has an estimated annual value to the region of $37.1 million, and employs approximately 830 people making it an important contributor to the local economy
  • The Wide Bay TAFE Fishing and Marine Training Centre is based at the Port of Bundaberg. This centre delivers a range of training and educational courses relative to the marine industry

(Source: AEC Group)

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