Farm machinery exports hit €500m

THE value of machinery exports from Ireland have now reached €500 million per annum, it was disclosed at Punchestown Event Centre in Co Kildare yesterday, as final plans were made for the Farm Machinery Show which opens today and continues until Thursday.

Michael Moroney, chief executive of the Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA), the show organisers, said more farm machinery is exported from Ireland than is imported, according to the latest Enterprise Ireland data.

All types of Irish-built farm machinery are now being sold in every continent in the world. The strength and durability of the machines has been the building block of their reputation.