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The Tractor and Machinery Association of Australia is a member based industry organisation representing the interests of manufacturers, distributors, importers, dealers and other companies active in the Australian agricultural mechanisation industry.

The growth of the TMA membership in recent years has resulted in the the Australian agricultural mechanisation industry uniting and speaking with one voice.

TMA represents the Australian farm machinery industry in political, economic and regulatory forums. TMA acts as an industry contact point for farmer groups and media.

Sales of farm machinery total more than $3.5 billion each year. The industry employs more than 30,000 people acoss the country. Most business are located in rural and regional areas.

TMA publishes other specialist publications and has access to industry specific expertise as requested. General industry sales totals are included in the State of the Industry Report.

TMA is managed by a Board which is comprised of individuals nominated from member companies and elected at the TMA Annual General Meeting. TMA members meet in February and August each year.

TMA Latest News
Reserve Bank Interest Rates
The Reserve Bank lifted interest rates to 3.75 per cent in December 2009.

RBA Leaves Interest Rates on Hold
At its meeting last week the Reserve Bank of Australia decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 3.0 per cent.

Financial Recovery for Grains Producing Farms
Australian grain farmers experienced substantial growth in their financial performance during 2007-08, following a dismal year for farm incomes and profitability in 2006-07, with this improvement projected to continue into 2008-09, according to an ABARE report, Australian grains: Financial performance of grains producing farms, 2006-07 to 2008-09.

Dairy Farmers Reassured by long-term demand
Australian dairy farmers nationwide remain confident of the long-term demand for dairy products, despite many facing a one in 35 year step down in milk price for the 2009–2010 season.

Agreement for National OHS Framework
Austraia will move to a national system of workplace safety laws after a recent meeting of state and territory governments agreed to harmonise their laws.

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