Farm machinery sector growing

THE country’s €250 million farm machinery industry, whose three-day bi-annual show opens at Punchestown Event Centre in Co Kildare tomorrow, is in a healthy state, according to the latest tractor registration figures.

A total of 2,881 new tractors were registered last year, according to the Central Statistics Office, indicating a growth in business and a continuing strong market in the sector ahead of this week’s big show.

Over 100 exhibitors from Ireland and abroad will display farm machinery worth €20 million at the event, which is expected to attract more than 15,000 visitors.