Celebrating its 39th anniversary, Primex will run from this Thursday to Saturday in Casino and this year Richmond Valley Council is including residents from Lismore in the free shuttle bus service
Richmond Valley Council has been providing a free Primex shuttle service for Casino residents since 2017 – following last year’s horrendous flooding events, Council has decided to extend this service to its Lismore neighbours.
The Lismore service will operate between 9am and 4pm over the three days with pick up and return points being the car park at Goonellabah Sports & Aquatic Centre, Wallerawang Drive, the Lismore Shopping Square taxi rank, Brewster Street, and the South Lismore Train Station, Union Street.
Casino pick up and return points are: Casino Information Centre, 84A Centre Street; Casino Post Office, Barker Street; and the Canterbury Street taxi rank.
Target audience agriculture, forestry, fishing and natural resources
Gates open at 9am each day and while the Primex target audience is in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and natural resource industry sectors, there is plenty to do and see for all interests.
Pick up and return points and times for both Lismore and Casino can be found on Council’s Facebook page.
Richmond Valley Council has renewed its sponsorship partnership with Primex this year, which covers the years 2023, 2024 and 2025.
General Manager Vaughan Macdonald said Council decided to continue its partnership with Primex because the whole Richmond Valley takes pride in its agricultural heritage. ‘The very roots of the Richmond Valley related to food production, and the Primex Field Days helped kept the passion, the knowledge, and the experiences alive.’
Mr Macdonald says the event brings great economic benefits to the whole region, with many visitors and exhibitors not only using Richmond Valley hospitality services, but also those of neighbouring areas.
‘Past research has shown people come to Casino specifically for the event, and they are not just from NSW; they are travelling from Queensland, and to a lesser extent, Victoria.
‘This brings ‘new money’ to the area.’
‘Everyone should attend Primex – townies and bushies alike – as it was a great agricultural experience.
Primex exhibitors
He said Primex visitors could look forward to seeing regular exhibitors, as well as new ones, such as:
- The Forestry and Timber Industry Collective – representing a collaboration between Primex and key industry stakeholders, including Koppers Wood Products, Hurford’s Sawmill, Sustainable Forest Management, Local Land Services, NE NSW Forestry and Timber NSW, the Collective will initiate the networking and trade presentations to establish the collaboration.
- Business, Innovation and AgriTech – presenting the evolution of technology.
- Health and Wellbeing – governments, support groups and organisations bring a range of health experts and organisations in a dedicated area of the event. The objective is to provide visitors with the opportunity to receive health advice in a one-stop location.
- Education and Careers – this hub will identify the opportunities in science, technology, business management, innovation, logistics, animal welfare, marketing, and research and development.
- Paddock to Plate – designed to offer a complete supply chain experience where farmers and foodies meet, see, taste, and share a variety of our special food experiences. A range of our region’s leading chefs head a program which profiles cooking demonstrations, master classes, and educational sessions.
‘With more than 350 exhibitors expected at this year’s event,’ said Mr Macdonald. ‘You will also get the chance to check out top-of-the-range agriculture and construction equipment and related products and services, livestock displays from Australia’s leading societies and studs, and lifestyle exhibits such as outdoor leisure activities.’
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