DPI - Tamworth Agricultural Institute Open Day

Tamworth Agricultural Institute is celebrating 75 years of Research & Development.

Join us for a day of discovery, fun and innovation where you can explore cutting edge research, join in on our tours, speak to industry experts at our Info hub, family fun in the kids corner or simply enjoy the Institute's beautiful landscape.

When: Friday 06 October 2023
Time:  10am - 2pm

Location: 4 Marsden Park Road, Calala 

Activities on the day include petting zoo, jumping castle, colouring in competition, machinery display,  interactive hands-on displays, informative educational talks, tours, vendor info hub, food and much more. This day is perfect to bring the whole family for a fun filled educational day. 

Book your tickets for the below interactive tours:

Chickpeas for the future

Come down and see how we breed better chickpeas to feed the world.  Have a look at the different chickpea types, plot harvester, tractor, glasshouses and other parts of the National chickpea breeding program.

Small cereal plots with big impact

Join us to scout out how our researchers and their trials work to create solutions for issues our local growers are facing. From trial design to harvest and everything in between, we’ll show you how it all works and the machinery we use to get the job done.

Turning water into food for livestock

Stroll through the plots with our scientists and learn about how their research helps producers grow pasture to feed their livestock. Discover how soil moisture can help determine potential pasture production – in dry and wet times. Also find out about current research exploring the potential of pastures to reduce livestock emissions.

** Please arrive 15mins prior to the departure time of your tour ** 

Tickets are limited, so book your free tickets now! 

Please Note: The Tours are NOT Wheelchair Accessible - Due to paddock terrain. A footbath is required before the departure on each tour, please wear appropriate shoes.  No Pets Allowed due to Biosecurity reasons. Tours are subjected to change depending on event numbers and weather conditions