Agriculture
- Steward: LEANNE VANDERSMAN
- Judge: STACI STANLEY
Special Awards
The Kevin Hickey Trophy will be awarded for the Most Outstanding Senior Agriculture Exhibit - Sponsored by Jo Hersey MLA Member for Katherine, $50 plus Trophy.
Most Outstanding Junior Agriculture Exhibit - Sponsored by RDO Equipment, $50 plus Ribbon
Rules
Due to seasonal uncertainties, late nominations will be accepted. However all nominations must be received by 12.30pm Thursday 18th July 2024.
SECTION RULES
- The following rules apply in addition to the Regulations.
- All Agriculture entries must be delivered to the Agriculture Pavilion between 10am and 12.30pm on Thursday of Show week (18th July 2024.)
- Displays of more than one item are to be creative in a display box, basket, or on a paper bag/plate.
- Leafy Asian Vegetables to be presented in a water vessel.
- Herbs to be presented in a water vessel or pot.
- Collection of vegetables - max size 1m x 1m in box or basket.
- Vegie Garden in a tub are to be vegetable plants or herbs growing in a tub or pot. This must be easily moved by one person.
- Giant Pumpkin must be over 25 kg to qualify for prize money.
- Bird Scare (& Scarecrows) Class Rules
- Exhibits to be made of durable material must withstand being moved about.
- All items such as boots/hats/props must be securely fastened to the Bird Scare.
- No paper, cardboard, or fiberglass feed bags allowed.
- Exhibit must be able to sit/stand on it’s own.
- A Bird Scare designed to stand must be attached to a star picket to be provided by the entrant.
- A description of how the Bird Scare works may be included.
H - Agriculture
Fees
2-day pass holders: $2
Non Associates & Non Members: $3
unless noted otherwise
Entries Close: Friday, July 12th, 2024
Delivery: Thursday, July 18th, 2024.
Collection: Sunday, July 21, 2024.
Sponsors & Prizes
KDSS - Standard:
1st - $11, 2nd - $6, 3rd -$4
OPEN AGRICULTURE CLASSES
| Class Number | Class Name | Instructions | Sponsor | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H01 | Collection of Vegetable | Minimum of 5 varieties, grown on one property by one grower, organisation or school | RDO equipment | 1st - $30 2nd - $20 3rd - $15 |
| H02 | Limes and Lemon | Three | Rod & Rifle Tackleworld | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 |
| H03 | Bananas | One hand | All Regions Electrical | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 |
| H04 | Pawpaw | one, uncut | Patty Buntine | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 |
| H05 | Watermelon | one | Anglicare NT | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 |
| H06 | Melon | one | RDO Equipment | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 |
| H07 | Green beans | bundle of beans | RDO Equipment | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 |
| H08 | Squash | three of type | Patty Buntine | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 |
| H09 | Asian vegetable | three types | Selena Uibo MLA Member for Arnhem | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 |
| H10 | Bunch of herbs | mix of different | Katherine Country Club | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 |
| H11 | Chilli | five of large types, ten of small types | L J Hooker Katherine | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 |
| H12 | Spring onion | one bunch | Patty Buntine | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 |
| H13 | Cabbage | one head | RDO equipment | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 |
| H14 | Zucchini | three | L J Hooker Katherine | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 |
| H15 | Eggplant | three | Katherine Ag | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 |
| H16 | Cucumber | three | Patty Buntine | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 |
| H17 | Butternut pumpkin | one | RDO equipment | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 |
| H18 | Other pumpkins | one of type, variety named, must submit with entry | RDO equipment | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 |
| H19 | Tomato - Large | five of large variety | Katherine Country Club | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 |
| H20 | Tomato - Small | ten of small variety | RDO equipment | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 |
| H21 | Tomato - Other colours | other colours 5-10 depending on size | Patty Buntine | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 |
| H22 | Any Other Fruit, Vegetable Or Produce | Jo Hersey MLA Member for Katherine | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 | |
| H23 | Giant pumpkin | to be judged on weight, must be over 25kg to qualify | Katherine Regional Community Bank, Manbulloo Homestead and KDSS | 1st $500 , 2nd Prize $200 Manbulloo Caravan Park, 3rd Prize $50 KDSS |
| H24 | Bird Scare or Scarecrow Competition | "Made by a group of people, any age.“Bird Scares” may be accompanied by a description of how the Bird Scare works.Scarecrows and Bird Scares must be free standing or supplied with all materials for displaying the item. e.g. a star picket for mounting." | Katherine Country Club | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 |
| H25 | Dried Mangoes | Approx. 150g, must be dried by entrant | RDO equipment | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 |
| H26 | Extracted Liquid Honey | Extracted liquid honey from native flora, any colour. 375mL. Must comply with regulations. | Teagan Haby | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 |
| H27 | Pure Beeswax | 375mL. Must comply with regulations | Teagan Haby | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 |
JUNIOR AGRICULTURE CLASSES
| Class Number | Class Name | Instructions | Sponsor | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H28 | Best Decorated Giant Pumpkin - 15 & under | 15 years & under, embellishments permitted provided there is no cutting of pumpkin | RDO equipment | 1st - $30 2nd - $20 3rd - $15 |
| H29 | Smallest Giant Pumpkin - 15 & under | 15 years & under, must be ripe and limited to one entry per exhibitor. | Katherine Ag | 1st - $30 2nd - $20 3rd - $15 |
| H30 | Vegetable Sculpture - 6 yrs & under | any subject | Rod & Rifle Tackleworld | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 |
| H31 | Vegetable Sculpture - 10 yrs & under | any subject | Anglicare NT | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 |
| H32 | Vegetable sculpture - junior disability 17 yrs & under | any subject | RDO equipment | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 |
| H33 | Potted Tomato | Any variety, no larger than 8 inch/200mm pot (Plant can be in flower or fruit.) Judged on health and presentation of plants | RDO equipment | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 |
| H34 | Any Other Fruit, Vegetable Or Produce | if there are sufficient entries, additional classes will be created | Upsen Downs | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 |
| H35 | Colouring In Competition - 6 yrs & under | Upsen Downs | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 | |
| H36 | Colouring In Competition - 10 yrs & under | RDO equipment | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 | |
| H37 | Colouring In Competition - 17 yrs & under with a disability | RDO equipment | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 | |
| H38 | Bird Scare or Scarecrow Competition - 17 yrs & under | "Made by an individual. Any subject.“Bird Scares” may be accompanied by a description of how the Bird Scare works.Scarecrows and Bird Scares must be free standing or supplied with all materials for displaying the item. e.g. a star picket for mounting." | Katherine Regional Community Bank | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 |
| H39 | Bird Scare or Scarecrow Competition - 10 yrs & under | RDO equipment | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 | |
| H40 | Bird Scare or Scarecrow Competition - school group | "Made by a school or class group. Any subject.“Bird Scares” may be accompanied by a description of how the Bird Scare works.Scarecrows and Bird Scares must be free standing or supplied with all materials for displaying the item. e.g. a star picket for mounting.“Bird Scares” may be accompanied by a description of how the Bird Scare works.Scarecrows and Bird Scares must be free standing or supplied with all materials for displaying the item. e.g. a star picket for mounting." | Anglicare NT HIPPY Program | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 |
| H41 | Best Grass Head 5yrs & under | Any subject | Anglicare NT HIPPY Program | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 |
| H42 | Best Grass Head 10yrs & under | Any subject | Anglicare NT | 1st - $11 2nd - $6 3rd - $4 |