On the land

Plenty on show at the South Gippsland Dairy and Farming Expo

Sep 03 2025 Updated September 3, 2025

Sentinel-Times

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THE South Gippsland Dairy and Farming Expo kicked off today and continues into tomorrow from 10am until 3pm at the Korumburra Showgrounds. Lots to check-out, learn about new technologies and meet the exhibitors in person, so head down to the Korumburra Showgrounds to see what’s happening!

Full coverage to come.

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