Sir William Gallagher has been awarded a National Fieldays Life Membership in recognition of his decades-long contribution to the event and New Zealand’s agri-tech industry.

He has been a part of Fieldays since its inception, playing a pivotal role in its foundation alongside other influential farmers in New Zealand.

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