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25.01.2022 See what Gary from the TMA has to say about Tractor Sales on the ABC Regional news.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9wIJOPVg78

22.01.2022 https://www.tma.asn.au//sasktrade-showcase-registration-n/

20.01.2022 Worksafe OHS Essentials The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Essentials program provides free, confidential, independent and personalised safety advice to keep Victorian workers in small and medium businesses (60 workers or fewer) safe. Victorian coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions have impacted how all workplaces operate, with many industries remaining open (excluding the stage four areas) and, in some cases, working at a heightened capacity to support ...Victorians. This continued operation in small and medium businesses has contributed to coronavirus (COVID-19) cases. The functional campaign promotes the OHS Essentials program as a key resource that provides employers with practical OHS advice and guidance to help businesses meet their coronavirus (COVID-19) employer obligations. The campaign will target culturally and linguistically diverse audiences in Mandarin, Cantonese and Vietnamese through digital channels. The campaign directs the audience to WorkSafe’s Advisory service to seek assistance. If required, CALD audiences can access translations through TISNational to apply and participate in the program. The campaign will run across print, digital and social media channels during October 2020. The key messages include: Free safety advice to help your business through the coronavirus (COVID-19). The OHS Essentials program is here to help you during this challenging time. Benefit from a tailored and practical safety action plan. Access free, confidential and personalised safety advice from an expert in your industry. The campaign highlights eligibility for the program and directs businesses to the OHS Essentials landing page; https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/ohsessentials. In doing so, we’re encouraging all eligible businesses to visit the website and apply for the program. See more

20.01.2022 Boom times for Tractor Sales. 2020, the year of the worst shock to the world’s economy since the great depression looks like be a record for tractor sales in Australia. Sales in the month of September were up 29% on the same month last year and are now up 22% year to date. The ongoing demand for agricultural produce combined with favourable weather conditions across the nation, supported by the Federal Governments Instant Asset Write Off program are supporting record sales ...Continue reading

20.01.2022 Press Release from the ACCC re the new Quad Bike Safety Standard https://www.accc.gov.au//first-stage-quad-bike-safety-meas

18.01.2022 Women & Leadership Australia WLA Connect Women & Leadership Australia (WLA) has launched a brand new networking and learning hub called WLA Connect. The platform is designed for women to gather, network, share and learn about being a female leader in today’s working environment. Connect members are able to access events, learning materials and forums where they can collaborate with women from the farming and agriculture sector and beyond. This is an important developmental i...nitiative for women across the country. Features of WLA Connect include: A curated learning laboratory filled with leadership development content Expert masterclasses on leadership theory and practice Face-to-face and online networking events Member led contributions and recommendations Peer coaching, executive coaching and mentoring opportunities. Find out more: https://www.wlaconnect.com.au/ See more

14.01.2022 Workplace Health & Safety Tips for Farms https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/workplace-manslaughter-prov

12.01.2022 Small Tractor Sales continue to thrive, Drought continues to bite at big end Following on from the record June result, the best month in 20 years, the sale of tractors has again been strong in July. With lockdowns relating to the COVID19 pandemic easing in most states, there is a sense of getting back to work amongst tractor buyers. The ongoing impact of the Governments Instant Asset Write Off scheme saw sales rise 24% ahead of July last year and brings the year to date 21% a...Continue reading

08.01.2022 Another strong month for Tractor Sales October has produced another standout month for tractor sales and continues the very strong trend of 2020. Sales in the month were up 25% on the same month last year and are now up 22% year to date. This outstanding result sees the full year on track to exceed the 13,000-unit mark for the first time since the 1980’s. Whilst there remains considerable buoyancy in the market off the back of the Instant Asset Write off program and a very ...strong year for agricultural product, as previously advised, we are beginning to see the impacts of the COVID 19 pandemic on factories and shipping across the globe and this is now impacting supply. Most dealers are not yet reporting lost business, but many are having to keep a sale by offering an alternative. This situation is likely to continue for the foreseeable future as, not only is factory output down due to social distancing requirements, the number of cargo ships in operation is also down further exacerbating the problem. We estimate that this has added around 12 -16 weeks to most deliveries. In addition, the supply of parts remains challenging and suppliers are being hit with additional freight charges to get parts into their systems Returning to the October result, activity across the states was again strong with NSW the standout up a whopping 70% on the same time last year and now sitting 34% ahead for the year. Victoria reported a steady month and remains 24% ahead year to date meanwhile Queensland was up 12% to be 13% up for the year. Western Australia sales picked up 5% on and remains 3% behind last year. Sales in South Australia continue to fly now 36% up YTD, activity in Tasmania remains strong, now 28% ahead for the year. The increase in sales numbers is again due almost entirely to the ongoing strength in the smaller end of the market supported by the Instant Asset Write off scheme. The under 40hp (30kw) range was up 33% for the month and now sits 29% ahead for the year to date. The 40 to 100hp (30-75kw) range was again up strongly 41% now 24% ahead for the year. The 100 to 200hp (75-150kw) category was up 12% and still up 28% for the YTD whilst sales in the large 200 hp (150kw) PLUS range where steady leaving this category 8% behind YTD. With regards to other products, sales of Combine Harvesters are beginning to improve again. The full year picture is likely to be around 15%-20% up on last year and whilst not nearing record numbers of 800+ units, a figure of 650 -700 is likely. Baler sales continue their boom, up 21% for the month, remaining up 31% year to date whilst sales of Out - Front Mowers were strong and still 21% ahead of the same time last year. So, whilst the current La Nina weather pattern being experienced across much of Australia, combined with historically low interest rates are positives, the picture for supply is challenging and is expected to remain so for some time to come. Gary Northover, Executive Director