The 2024 National Agriculture & Related Industries Day, held annually on November 21, was a celebration of the industry that forms an essential part of the backbone of Australia. This year’s event, held at the Penfolds Estate in Adelaide, was dazzling, with attendees flying in from all over Australia, many being repeat guests.
Established by Mrs Gina Rinehart AO, the National Day recognises the vital contributions of farmers and pastoralists and others in the agricultural industry and the many businesses they support. Guests enjoyed inspiring speeches from Mrs Rinehart, Co-Founder and PGA President Tony Seabrook, and a video address by Peter Dutton, and short grabs of MC the Hon Adam Giles, CEO of Hancock Agriculture and Fibres.
Upon arrival, iconic Australian brands Rossi Boots, Driza-Bone, and Kidman Hats were showcased and where guests could get custom hats fitted just for them, whilst sipping on Bannister Downs cocktails before Guy Sebastian sang the anthem magnificently.
Another highlight of the evening was a live auction that raised over $308,500 for Rural Aid and the Royal Flying Doctor Service, $208,500 was raised for dinner with Mrs Rinehart – whilst this has repeatedly attracted over $100,000, this was a new record at $20,850 per seat!
The funds raised were for:
Kidman kit – $3,750
Perth hills experience – $4,250
Best of beef – $7,000
Cattle station experience – $15,000
Second cattle station experience – $10,000
Dinner with Mrs Rinehart – $20,850 a seat
Trump bag – $10,000
The World experience – $50,000
Total: $308,500
The event was a day of celebration and unity, standing strongly for the future of Australian agriculture. Let’s “make Agriculture great again!”
