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Next month’s FTMTA show fully booked
Gary Abbott
The FTMTA has reported that next month’s Farm Machinery Show which takes place at the Punchestown Event Centre from 12 to 14 November has officially sold out all exhibitor stands.
11 September 2024 News
New tractor sales back 12% on 2023
Most recent FTMTA registration data for the Republic of Ireland shows that 111 new tractors were registered in August, 21% less than in 2023. Meanwhile, 203 used tractors were first-time registered.
28 August 2024 News
FTMTA Farm Machinery Show attracting lots of interest
This years show is set to take place at the Punchestown Event Centre from Tuesday, November 12 to Thursday, November 14.
Combine sales down 52% on last year’s 10-year high
Irish combine sales in 2024 are the complete opposite of last year’s record 10-year high, demonstrating a 52% decrease year on year.
28 August 2024 News
July tractor sales down 13%
The latest FTMTA registration data for the Republic of Ireland shows that 237 new tractors were registered during July, 13% less than July 2023, and taking the seven-month total to 1,527 units.
14 August 2024 News
Telescopic loader sales slowing, but still ahead on 2023
While new telescopic loader registrations are up 1.32% on last year, FTMTA data shows that 14 new telescopic loaders were registered in June, down 46% on June 2023 when there were 26 new registrations
17 July 2024 News
June tractor sales down 8%
The latest FTMTA registration data for the Republic of Ireland shows that 60 new tractors were registered during June, 8% less than June 2023, and taking the six-month total to 1,290 units.
17 July 2024 News
Self-propelled forager registrations down 18%
A total of 32 new self-propelled silage harvesters have been registered during the first five months of 2024, 18% behind 2023. Meanwhile, Claas continues to dominate the market with 69% of sales.
26 June 2024 News
Almost one in three new tractor sales between 161hp and 200hp
The latest new tractor registration data released by the FTMTA shows that of the 161 new tractors registered during May within the Republic of Ireland, 29.8% were between 161hp and 200hp.
19 June 2024 News
New telehandler registrations up 4.7%
FTMTA registration data shows that there has been a 4.75% increase in the number of new telehandlers registered up to the end of April 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.
29 May 2024 News
FTMTA appoints new vice-president
Maurice Kelly has been elected as the new vice-president of the Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA).
22 May 2024 News
Exhibitor applications open for November's FTMTA show
The Farm Tractor & Machinery Trade Association online applications portal has now opened for exhibitors to book stands for the 2024 Farm Machinery Show, set to take place from 12 to 14 November.
9 May 2024 News