* 2011 Sponsorship Packages are yet to be finalised *

Marketing and Sponsorship Opportunities

Agro-Trend represents a unique marketing opportunity for companies seeking to expose their products and services to a diverse community and business sector. Agro-Trend provides a forum for the exchange of information pertinent and vital to many sectors of the community, beyond those directly involved in agriculture. Agricultural-specific businesses display their wares beside craft, food, wine, home improvement, communications, tanks, tools, technology and much more.

Visitors to Agro-Trend decide to do so for reasons beyond an interest in agriculture. The evolution of the event to include entertainment and businesses of broader interest to the community has resulted in the staging of a great day (or three days) out for families too.

Capturing the attention of a broad, local audience can be difficult. Agro-Trend Field Days can make the job easier.

As the premier subtropical field days event that encompasses both rural, home and lifestyle issues in the South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales market, Agro-Trend is set to break new records for the 2011 event.

Key Indicators

• Recognised by both commercial and primary industry bodies as providing vital infrastructure for the sourcing of information on the latest technology advancements, new machinery and equipment releases, plus advice that is vital for the maintenance of productivity and viability for the man on the land, the small acreage owner, and small retail business operators
• Your business branding with an event of this calibre
• An absolute access to both manufacturers and end user based rural and retail marketplaces
• Direct and indirect commercial exposure to more than 3000 businesses listed on the Agro-Trend database
• Branding opportunites to an audience of more than 2 million, in major regional markets and the metropolitan populace of Brisbane, through mass media reach in newspapers, magazines, television and radio
• Many entry levels of sporsorship are available to businesses wishing to support and identify their business with Agro-Trend 2011

Sponsorship Packages

• Event Naming Rights
• Marquee 1
• Marquee 2
• Marquee 4
• Marquee 5
• Marquee 6

Sponsorship Inquiries/Application

Sponsorship Agreement Terms & Conditions

1. In signing this proposal Agro-Trend agrees to provide the benefits as outlined in the accompanying documents for the Agro-Trend Field Days 5,6 & 7 May 2011.

2. All advertising and promotional material supplied by the sponsor should be suitable for publication in and presentation on all printed and visual material as stated in the level of sponsorship identified above.

3. All signage, banners etc are to be erected no later than 5pm on Tuesday 3rd May 2011 in the designated areas and are to be removed no later than 5pm on Monday 9th May 2011.

4. Agro-Trend agrees that 'sponsor' will not be held responsible in any way for any property loss or damage or personal injury or death involving any persons associated with Agro-Trend.

5. While every care will be taken by Agro-Trend employees in regard to sponsor signage, Agro-Trend will not be held responsible for any damage of loss.

Agricultural, Horticultural, Retail Field Days

Aim

To establish an annual farming and lifestyle event that will be recognised nationally to showcase not only the Bundaberg region but also focus on rural living and the opportunities that can be gained for urban dwellers throughout the Bundaberg region.

Economic Impact

258 exhibitors booked 325 sites representing some 30 industries for last year's event continuing the popularity of Agro-Trend. Accomodation venues, hire companies and small business operators are overwhelmed by the demand for their services. 48% of exhibitors were from outside of our region. The 2010 event identified the tremendous benefits gained by the Bundaberg community, with an estimated $2.5 million dollars injected into our local economy via local businesses.

Additionally, 10,500 patrons ensured that the three days were nothing short of hectic for the majority of exhibitors.

The success and growth of the 2011 Agro-Trend is assured with over 75 sites currently allocated to exhibitors.

Management Committee

Agro-Trend is a joint venture agreement between the Rotary Club of Bundaberg and the Bundaberg Newspaper Compan, a subsiduary of APN News and Media who bring wealth of experience to the event via media marketing strategies and business advice.

The Event Organisers

Col Reynolds will continue as Secretary Manager for Agro-Trend 2011. Col was an integral part of the success of many recent Agro-Trends. Col is excited with the prospects for the 2011 event for the continued success of an event that has been held annually since 1978.

Marketing and Promotion

An extensive media campaign is planned with the Bundaberg NewsMail, a subsidiary of APN News and Media, utilising the broad base of regional community newspapers throughout Queensland and northern New South Wales.

In addition to the press local and regional television and radio will target central and southern Queensland areas in the weeks leading up to the 2011 event.

Agro-Trend Web Site

This user friendly and colorful website updated with all there is to know about Agro-Trend will allow prospective exhibitors and visitors the opportunity to discover the benefits of attending Agro-Trend.

Categories of Exhibitors at Agro-Trend 2011

Exhibitors who attended Agro-Trend

Regional Breakdown of Agro-Trend Exhibitors

Sites Sold per year

Breakdown of Sites Sold 2009