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Farm tech, green practices and lots of agricultural fun at expo

By Nicholas Spandler

Apr 20, 2026

Hats off to a great weekend. Nathalia's Flynn Darveniza, 11, holding a light Sussex chook. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

The Seymour Alternative Farming Expo returned to Kings Park with a packed program of exhibits, demonstrations and family attractions.

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Featuring about 400 exhibitors and drawing thousands of visitors from across the region, the expo highlighted new technology, sustainable farming practices and rural lifestyles.

The event offered food, entertainment and interactive experiences for all ages.

Beloka Kelpie stud has been breeding working dogs for 35 years. Sophie the Kelpie, 18 months old, under instruction by breeder Paul Macphail. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Beloka Kelpie stud is based in Welshpool in Victoria’s south-east. At left is Farmer and Sophie on the right. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Beloka Kelpie stud owner Paul Macphail, Kelpie Sophie, 18 months, and her owner Annette Macphail. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Ricky Connelly is the pilot and founder at Velterra Drone Solutions, pictured here with the DJI Agras T100 drone used for spraying. It is the largest in DJI’s range of drones. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Pam Beerens, Ravenstone, Glenaroua, feeds her Babydoll sheep. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Suri and Huacaya Alpacas were on-site at the Seymour Expo, representing the Victorian Central Region Alpaca Association. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Goulburn Valley Ag sales representative Daniel McGuire with a SM50 Wheeled Mini Loader. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Jalaway Belted Galloway Beef owner Ali Hill, from Willow Grove, Gippsland, with Jalaway Mont Vantasari. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Crowd favourite Howling Huskeys from Swifts Creek were at the Seymour Expo. Pictured is 'Indi' the Husky-cross-Pointer with Puckapunyal's Freya Turner, 6. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Australian Dohne sheep are known for producing high-quality, fine white merino wool. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Silvan Park’s Belted Galloways are docile and friendly animals. Valtra, a show performance Galloway, alongside owner Hettie Biersteker. Photo by Nicholas Spandler

Willow Drive South Suffolk Sheep Stud is based in Grassmere, near Warrnambool in Victoria’s south-west. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Brahman owner Harrison Gurnett, 15, with Brahman Mr D K Mason, and breeder George Mercieca. Photo by Nicholas Spandler

Atriem’s Murray Grey Stud was on-site at the Seymour Expo, from up the road in Tallarook. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Fincham’s Burando Southdowns and Kelpies from Yea. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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