Growing The Future

Discover the Ideas, Industries and People Growing the Future of Our Region

Norco Primex arrives in Lismore marking a new era for Northern NSW, bringing together the strength, resilience and ambition of our farming and regional communities.

This year’s theme reflects the ideas, innovation and collaboration shaping the future of agriculture, regional industry and the way we live, work and grow.

With one of the most comprehensive showcases ever assembled, Norco Primex 2026 spans a powerful network of Industry Hubs, from machinery, agtech and livestock to business, sustainability, education, health and regional living, all designed to connect producers, industry leaders, government and community in one dynamic environment.

Join us as we celebrate the industries that sustain our communities and continue growing the future together.

EXHIBITOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – 2027

New location for 2026

Lismore Showgrounds

Primex Field Days has relocated to Lismore to ensure the event’s long-term sustainability and growth. Together with Lismore Showgrounds and Lismore City Council we look forward to a shared commitment to the event’s future. Primex has enjoyed a highlight-packed 41-year history at Casino – from ‘birth’ to where we are now as one of Australia’s most respected agricultural field days. Our move, just down the road, is filled with excitement and centred around our core desire to present the best experience for our exhibitors and visitors.

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Primex Industry Hubs

Industry Hubs Industry Hubs

Primex Industry Hubs cover Health & Wellbeing, Business Innovation & Agritech, Livestock, Education & Careers, Forestry & Timber, Affordable Housing & Outdoor Leisure.

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Nourish Food & Drink Nourish Food & Drink

Connecting farmers directly with consumers, from locally produced food and drink to chef demonstrations and family-friendly experiences, Nourish showcases the quality, diversity and sustainability of regional produce.

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Heavy Machinery Heavy Machinery

Primex is the only major event in northern NSW providing direct access to heavy machinery buyers across agriculture, civil construction, earthmoving, forestry, infrastructure and local government. A high-impact environment for equipment suppliers and service providers.

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Ag Machinery Ag Machinery

Featuring the largest and most diverse showcase of tractors and agricultural machinery on the NSW North Coast, hands-on demonstrations and direct engagement with growers, contractors and farm managers across all production systems.

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Plan, Play & Stay Plan, Play & Stay

With so much to see and do at Primex, use this app to plan your visit to ensure you don’t miss out. Make an occasion of it and stay nearby. There are plenty of accommodation options in the region and you’ll experience great local hospitality.

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Exhibitors Exhibitors

PRIMEX means sales – it’s as simple as that. Operating since 1985, PRIMEX field days have created a culture between exhibitors and buyers. It is more than a trade fair. It is a busy sales forum.

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Primex ‘Nourish Food & Drink’ offers a complete supply chain experience!

See, taste, and share a variety of food experiences and destinations.

The Nourish program showcases the region’s locally produced foods and products, creating the connection between farmers and foodies.

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PRIMEX NEWS

Forestry Draws Big Crowds as Primex Field Days Debuts in Lismore 25th May 2026 Primex Field Days has wrapped up in Lismore, closing a three-day run that drew students, landholders and the general public into the timber industry for the agricultural showcase’s first staging in the Northern Rivers. A wide forestry programme drove much of that traffic, run across 21 to 23 May by the North East NSW Regional Forestry Hub.
7 News - Big Machines, Big Money and the Future of Farming is on full display in the Northern Rivers. 23rd May 2026 Big machines, big money and the future of farming is on full display in the Northern Rivers. Tractors, tech and tens of millions in potential sales - Prime X is back, and bigger than ever at its new Lismore home. 
Australia’s Native Forest Policy is Driving Far Greater Loss Abroad 23rd May 2026 Forest economist Tyron Venn used his Primex Forest Industries Dinner keynote to warn that Australia's reduced native harvest has pushed its timber footprint offshore — into forests at far higher risk of illegal logging and deforestation.
7 News - The Final Preparations as Primex Makes Debut at the Lismore Showgrounds. 22nd May 2026 The final preparations are underway as PrimeX makes its debut at the Lismore Showgrounds. Tens of thousands of people are expected through the gates over the next three days to check out the latest in tech and produce.
Join Us for Primex 'After Dark' - Save 25% 22nd May 2026 Norco Primex Field Days has officially opened its doors at the brand-new Lismore Showgrounds home — and it's shaping up to be our most exciting year yet! Whether you're a farmer, a foodie, a family, or just passionate about the future of regional Australia, there is something here for you.
Primex - 'Nourish' Supporting Local Farmers 19th May 2026 The 'Nourish'program at Primexx showcases the connection between Northern Rivers farming, food and rural communities with regional produce on show and used for chef demonstrations and tasting plates. Held in the Paddock to Plate Pavilion at the Lismore Showgrounds, Nourish allows farmers, producers and the public to connect and network through food.
Primex - Parking & Logistics 19th May 2026 Lismore Showgrounds are being transformed into a key regional events centre, with a $4.7 million upgrade to facilities. To cope with more than 30,000 expected visitors to Primex, parking too has been improved with two major new car parks developed on the southern side of the showgrounds.
50 Days to Go! 2nd April 2026 With just 50 days to go, momentum is building following a successful Business After Hours event (as seen below)! Please see our most recent updates to ensure you are prepared for Norco Primex 2026.
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'Primex, the renowned agricultural field day event that draws visitors from across the country has provided Norco with a unique platform to connect directly with our loyal customers. For over a decade, Norco has partnered with Primex to showcase our extensive product range and offer the latest in sustainable high quality solutions to the farming community. At Norco we are immensely proud of our roots and our commitment to serving Australian farmers and our partnership with Primex has been instrumental in supporting these values. Primex has become the highlight of the year for us and our customers alike. It’s where we come together to celebrate innovation, share knowledge and forge deeper connections with those we serve.'

Luke Couch, General Manager

Norco AgriSolutions

'Sunshine Sugar and NSW Cane Growers represent some 500 cane farming families across the NSW Northern Rivers. The NSW sugar industry has a current production area of over 30,000 hectares, producing in excess of a million tonnes of sugarcane, employing over 400 direct and 1,200 indirect local people and contributing almost $300 million into the local economy. Primex Field Days showcases the latest in innovation, technologies, machinery and equipment relevant to our growers as well as attracting local residents and landowners interested in their agricultural community and we are very pleased to be working in conjunction with the event to support and benefit our existing growers, potential growers and the broader community, now and into the future.'

Vivien Miller, Communications Manager

Sunshine Sugar | Harwood Sugar Mill

'Primex 2025 will be our fourth year partnering the event. Given that we keep returning is testament to how happy we are. Although Mother Nature wasn't kind to everyone in 2024, we were still able to present our brand in a unique way to a really engaged audience. We love our location at Primex, it provides Red Energy with a great opportunity to talk with people about their home and business energy needs and offer no obligation bill comparisons as they walk into the event. We look forward to seeing you again.'

Neil Thew, Regional Business Development Manager

Red Energy

‘Thank you to Bruce and the team for another fantastic Primex event. The enquiries we received over the three days have generated a significant amount of business for us. We will definitely be back bigger and better in 2025 based on the results from this year.’

Director

Fly The Farm

'Our display at Primex was a great success. We had great exposure and a great turn out through our display units. 60% of our genuine enquiries converted and we met with lots of other like minded people who are also advocates for affordable housing solutions. Cannot wait for next years event.'

The Team

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