Tractor sales may hit 2001 levels, says association

TRACTOR sales last year remained steady, according to the Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association.

Final figures are expected to match those of 2001 when sales exceeded 2,800 units in the 26 counties, FTMTA chief executive Michael Moroney said the health of the farm economy will determine interest in new tractor sales.

However, there are other important factors and these are now coming into play in the Irish market.