Farmers put new equipment to the test at show

ABOUT 20m worth of machinery and equipment was put on display by 110 exhibiting companies at the Farm Machinery Show which opened at Punchestown Event Centre in Naas, Co Kildare, yesterday and which continues until tomorrow.

Agriculture and Food Minister Joe Walsh, officially opened the event, which is expected to attract by up to 13,000 farmers and contractors.

Machines of every type associated with profitable farming is on show and technical experts from manufacturing and servicing companies are on hand to give friendly advice to visitors.