Farm machinery show to reflect impact of recession on agriculture

THE 2009 Farm Machinery Show at Punchestown Event Centre next week will be closely monitored to see what impact the recession is having on the purchasing intentions of agricultural contractors and farmers.

Stand space for the three-day event which begins on Tuesday has been filled to capacity, according to show manager Michael Moroney.

With 118 companies exhibiting across more than 151 trade stands, the show, organised by the Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association, promises a great variety of new farm machinery and associated items. It will be the country’s biggest national farm machinery show and the 11th show organised by the industry for the farmer and contractor.