Farm machinery show to reflect impact of recession on agriculture
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.
The latest innovations in mechanised agriculture will be on view. All major manufacturers of tractors and farm machines will be present.
One of the main attractions of the Farm Machinery Show is the total lack of duplication of machinery or equipment. In other words there’s only one of every machine at the show.
Another is the level of expertise of personnel manning the stands. Most of the major manufacturers send their top technicians and engineers to talk and listen to farmers and contractors.
A total of 10,000 square metres of floor space will be used to house all exhibits. This will be made up of one 4,800 square metre solid-sided and heated marquee along with the main event centre which will cover 5,200 square metres in a single span structure.
No fewer than 19 different brands of mechanical and pneumatic seeders, 10 different brands of balers and 11 different brands of ploughs will be on display. From sprayers to hedge cutters, forage harvesters to potato equipment, there’s machinery for everyone.
A huge range of silage and grass machinery from the smaller mowers to the latest in giant self-propelled machines will also be on view.
The show will be supported by a number of farming financial institutions.
Show committee chairman Simon Cross said: “The show is also being supported by a number of farming and educational organisations such as the IFA and IT Tralee and a number of major financial institutions.”
