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The Southern Hemisphere's largest agricultural showcase Fieldays has kicked off in Mystery Creek, with thousands of people streaming through the gates.
Over the next 4 days over 1100 exhibitors and vendors will showcase products to the public, ranging from drones and solar panels to steak knives and organic biodegradable plant pots.
People spoken to by RNZ on the way in to the event said they were feeling positive and were looking to make purchases.
The event comes at time when the rural economy is booming thanks to strong export returns in dairy, red meat, horticulture and wool.
