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Outstanding Start For Agricultural Equipment Deliveries In 2022

Wednesday, 27 April 2022, 9:42 am | Tractor and Machinery Association

2022 agricultural equipment deliveries have kicked off to fantastic start. This coupled with many machines that are already on order as customers begin to gear up for spring / summer 2022 is driving the current performance. TAMA president Kyle ... More >>

Large Spring Deliveries Of Tractors And Equipment Meeting Local Demand

Monday, 13 December 2021, 10:27 am | Tractor and Machinery Association

Recent large deliveries of tractors and equipment reflect strong demand throughout the country on the back of strengthening commodity prices, according to Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA). President Kyle Baxter said the second half of 2021 ... More >>

Agricultural Machinery Demand Continues To Be Buoyant

Monday, 3 May 2021, 9:46 am | Tractor and Machinery Association

Growing demand for agricultural machinery and equipment has kicked 2021 off to fantastic start, according to the Tractor and Machinery Association of New Zealand (TAMA). The momentum began to build during spring and summer of 2020 as the result of increasing ... More >>

Tractor Industry Remains Optimistic For 2021

Monday, 18 January 2021, 10:52 am | Tractor and Machinery Association

The tractor sales industry finished 2020 on a strong note with December sales up 18.4 % on 2019. Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA) president Kyle Baxter says that while 2020 definitely posed challenges for the industry, the current mood of ... More >>

Tractor & Machinery Association Announces 2021 Scholarships

Monday, 21 December 2020, 12:08 pm | Tractor and Machinery Association

The Tractor & Machinery Association Inc (TAMA) is offering to industry trainees who are studying towards a certificate or diploma. There are several $500 scholarships available to industry trainees who can demonstrate their commitment and potential ... More >>

Agricultural Equipment Sector Remains Positive

Tuesday, 20 October 2020, 12:11 pm | Tractor and Machinery Association

The agricultural equipment sector remains in a positive mood throughout the country says the Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA), which represents the sector in manufacturing, retailing and distribution. TAMA sales statistics for the year to ... More >>

Tractor Sales Down 60%: TAMA Calls On Government To Help Save Its Sector

Friday, 8 May 2020, 12:57 pm | Tractor and Machinery Association

The Tractor and Farm Machinery Association (TAMA) is calling on the Government to take urgent measures to help its sector in the face of plummeting sales. TAMA President John Tulloch has written to the Minister of Agriculture Damien O’Connor requesting ... More >>

TAMA Awards Inaugural Scholarships Amid Worker Shortage

Wednesday, 29 April 2020, 10:48 am | Tractor and Machinery Association

The Tractor and Farm Machinery Association (TAMA) has awarded two inaugural scholarships as part of its moves to attract, retain and reward skilled workers. The scholarships come at a time when the primary industry is in dire need of more workers. In October ... More >>

2019 A Solid Year For Tractor And Machinery Sales But 2020 Brings Uncertainty

Tuesday, 17 March 2020, 10:08 am | Tractor and Machinery Association

Tractor and farm machinery sales were down on 2019 compared to 2018 but hopefully 2020 will see previously deferred purchase decisions realised, says Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA) president John Tulloch.    TAMA statistics showed ... More >>

Urgent need for primary sector career pathway

Tuesday, 27 August 2019, 4:48 pm | Tractor and Machinery Association

The Tractor and Farm Machinery Association (TAMA) welcomes the challenge posed by the Minister of Agriculture to focus on training New Zealanders rather than continuing to rely on seasonal migrant workers. More >>

YTD tractor and farm machinery sales steady

Wednesday, 15 May 2019, 9:33 am | Tractor and Machinery Association

YTD tractor and farm machinery sales steady but 2019 brings challenges More >>

Tractor and farm machinery sales on track to set record

Tuesday, 30 October 2018, 1:12 pm | Tractor and Machinery Association

Sales of tractors are up 17% on this time last year and could set a record by year-end, says NZ Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA) president, John Tulloch. More >>

Tractor sales up across all sectors

Monday, 9 July 2018, 4:37 pm | Tractor and Machinery Association

Sales of tractors are up more than 25% on this time last year and all sectors are showing buoyancy, says new NZ Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA) president, John Tulloch. More >>

Farm machinery sales back to 2014 levels

Thursday, 1 February 2018, 12:47 pm | Tractor and Machinery Association

Mr Gall said the association recognised that some farmers in both islands were currently experiencing hardship with the very hot and dry conditions. The challenging drought conditions may affect sales in the coming months but it was hoped changing weather ... More >>

Strong Farm Machinery Sales Herald Strong 2018

Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 11:28 am | Tractor and Machinery Association

Sales of tractors are strong and the farm machinery sector is employing more workers, demonstrating a positive outlook in the primary industry, says NZ Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA) President, Roger Nehoff. More >>

Calls for larger fines for intentional biosecurity breaches

Wednesday, 12 July 2017, 3:18 pm | Tractor and Machinery Association

The Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA) is praising the Ministry of Primary Industry for finding a contaminated combine harvester imported from the UK but says fines must be a deterrent for intentional biosecurity breaches. More >>

Tractor sales show confidence in primary industry continues

Monday, 29 May 2017, 10:21 am | Tractor and Machinery Association

Sales of tractors are remaining steady in the year to date compared to last year, demonstrating continuing confidence within the primary industry, says NZ Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA) Vice President, Roger Nehoff. More >>

Tractor sales bode well for New Zealand primary sector

Thursday, 24 November 2016, 12:54 pm | Tractor and Machinery Association

Sales of tractors are remaining relatively buoyant, demonstrating a positive outlook in the primary industry, says NZ Tractor and Machinery Association President, Mark Hamilton-Manns. More >>

Quarterly tractor sales buoyant despite dairy payout

Monday, 18 July 2016, 11:27 am | Tractor and Machinery Association

“New Zealand Tractor sales are relatively buoyant, despite the current dairy payout,” says NZ Tractor and Machinery Association President, Mark Hamilton-Manns. The second quarter results of New Zealand tractor sales, compiled by the NZ Tractor and Machinery ... More >>

TAMA warns of online tractor scams

Monday, 30 November 2015, 11:27 am | Tractor and Machinery Association

Tractor and Machinery Association urges caution when buying farm machinery directly from overseas Kiwi farmers need to be cautious when purchasing farm machinery directly from overseas vendors, warns the Tractor and Machinery Association of New Zealand ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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