TECHNOLOGY will be at the forefront of discussion during the Henty Machinery Field Days, starting today.

Farm robots that are set to revolutionise the farming industry and a new HMFD phone app are among highlights of the popular three-day event.

An unmanned helicopter used for crop spraying and an intelligent android with a fondness for weed removal will be among the robotics featured.

More than 800 exhibitors and 60,000 visitors are expected over the three days.

Those attending today can view the Agri-Centre, which will be officially opened at 1.30pm.

The centre will display the latest in agribusiness and farming technology and feature guest speakers including Agent Oriented Software managing director Dr Andrew Lucas.

Dr Lucas will give an overview of unmanned and autonomous systems and the role of the Australian Association for Unmanned Systems.

Visitors also have the opportunity to see, hear and ask questions on robotics, drone technology and intelligent automated systems.

In a first, two automatic teller machines will be available.

The field days co-operative has joined with Hume Bank to provide the facilities.

All the regular events have returned including the Machine of the Year Award that will take place today from 11am.

From 1pm, the Henty Natural Fibres Fashion and Accessories Awards fashion parade will start.

There will also be a Country Lifestyle exhibitor fashion parade from 2.30pm.

The theme this year is looking beyond the horizon to the next 50 years.