Fieldays honours Gallagher

Sir William Gallagher has been awarded a National Fieldays Life Membership

Sir William Gallagher and Jenni Vernon

Sir William has been a part of Fieldays since its inception and played a pivotal role in its foundation.

When he attended the first Fieldays in Te Rapa in 1969 Gallaghers was  emerging as a leader in farm technology and export markets.

He and brother John had been exhibiting at agricultural field days in Australia before 1968.

Sir William has used Fieldays as a platform to introduce world-first products.

“Fieldays has been an important part of Gallagher’s journey,” he said. “It has always been a place for us to connect with farmers, showcase new developments, and contribute to the growth of our farming sector. Receiving this recognition from the Fieldays Society is truly an honour.

“It’s a place and a community of people dedicated to fostering new ideas, supporting the primary sector, and shaping the future of farming in New Zealand. It is something truly special.”

National Fieldays Society Chair Jenni Vernon said having the support of an innovative company like Gallagher from the very beginning played a key role in laying a strong foundation for Fieldays.

“Sir William has consistently demonstrated visionary leadership—bringing together talented teams and maintaining a clear focus on progress within the industry. This life membership is a modest but heartfelt tribute to Sir William’s profound impact in helping shape Fieldays into the world-class event it is today.”

Sir William Gallagher

 

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