Consul General attends Dowerin Machinery Field Days in WA

Perth, August 28 (Australia India News Newsdesk)

Consul General Kajari Biswas visited the Dowerin Machinery Field Days on August 27, one of Australia’s leading agricultural showcases in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt region. Invited by Shire of Dowerin CEO Manisha Barthakur, she met with Shire president Cr Robert Trepp, government ministers, farmers, agribusiness leaders, innovators and policy advisers during the event, which attracts nearly 20,000 visitors each year.

The Field Days, regarded as one of Australia’s premier agricultural events, featured extensive displays of modern farming machinery, cuttingedge equipment and the latest technology shaping the nation’s agricultural future. The event provided a valuable platform for the Consul General to interact with key stakeholders and gain insights into local innovation and opportunities for cooperation in the agri-business sector.

Her visit underscored the importance of agricultural ties in the broader India-Australia relationship, particularly at a time when collaboration in food security, sustainable farming practices and agritech innovation is gaining global significance. The Consul General’s participation also highlighted the growing presence of the Indian community in regional Western Australia and their contributions to strengthening grassroots engagement.

The Dowerin Machinery Field Days, which began in 1964, has evolved into a major regional attraction, drawing thousands of visitors annually, including policymakers, industry experts, and international guests.