AG-GROW 2008 was held at Emerald last week in fine weather with chilly mornings and balmy afternoons, but exhibitors felt there weren't as many visitors as past years which they put down to the cost of fuel.

However all the North Queensland Register spoke to were pleased with the interest their products received.

As usual there was something for everyone from huge grain bins holding 110 tonnes to small jars of lip balm made from olive or macadamia oil or honey.

There were also plenty of people keen to treat (not polish) your boots with their preservation products ranging from bees wax to emu oil.

The benefits it was credited to bring to the leather makes one wonder why it isn't sold as a moisturiser for humans.

There was also the bull sale and on the final day a horse sale, with prices to suit all pockets.

The bargains at the horse sale coming late in the day when half the buyer's had bought their quota and left.

It's now all over for another year, and let's hope the weather for Ag-Grow 2009 is just as invigorating.

* Extract from a special Ag Grow field days report in The North Queensland Register, July 17 issue.