The annual farming and agricultural events schedule, which includes 2024 field days, has already started. In the next few months there are events happening across several states and territories. While the content – exhibitors, activities, sessions, can vary with each show, many can present opportunities to see demos of new machinery. The ideal setting to speak with representatives on how that machine may work in the specific region, with a particular crop and in a certain application.
With the opportunities for demonstrations can also come the chance to place an order. All this, often available in the local area. Eliminating the time-consuming need to travel to a larger town for a machinery dealership to investigate what’s available. Taking full advantage of having reps in the local area to place machine orders at these events, requires having financing in place.
Earmark the dates of events accessible to you and speak with us ahead of the date about get approved for funding to place an order. Save time, save hassle and possible save with show specials.
First Half Year 2024 Field Day and Events
The annual calendar of agricultural and farming events is extensive. We note just some of the dates to diarise in the coming months. The expos and shows listed may allow operators to acquire new machinery to realise relevant tax deductions in this current financial year.
The details provided are as per our research at time of writing. We strongly advise those considering attending to check in with the event website to confirm dates and times and find out more about ticketing.
- February 23-25, Royal Canberra Show, Exhibition Park.
- March 5-7, Wimmera Machinery Field Days, Longerenong Victoria.
- March 8-9, Wagin Woolorama, Wagin WA.
- March 15-16, South East Field Days, Lucindale SA.
- March 22-24, Farm World, Lardner Victoria.
- March 22 – April 2, Sydney Royal Easter Show, Sydney Showgrounds.
- April 5-6, East Gippsland Field Days, Bairnsdale Aerodrome, Bairnsdale Victoria.
- April 12-14, Seymour Alternative Farming Expo, Kings Park, Seymour Victoria.
- April 12-14, National Diesel Dirt and Turf Expo, Sydney Dragway, Eastern Creek NSW. This show will be of interest in operators across multiple industries. It is billed as Australia’s largest construction expo with Pickles Auctions conducting a live auction of machinery at the event. Mark the auction time – 1pm 12 April and get in touch with us in March to lock in your credit so you can bid on the day.
- April 17-19, FutureAG Expo, Melbourne Showgrounds.
- May 2-4, Agfest Field Days, Quercus Park, Carrick, Tasmania.
- May 10-11, Riverina Field Days, Griffith Showgrounds, Griffith NSW.
- June 4-6, FarmFest, 11465 Warrego Highway, Kingsthorpe QLD.
Planning Machinery Finance for 2024 Field Days
As noted, many of these events and shows will have machinery manufacturers exhibiting their latest models and providing customer demos. For agricultural operators planning to order at an upcoming event, it can be advisable to be prepared with pre-approved funding. This can save time down the track and is a straightforward process.
Jade Equipment Finance provides pre-approved low rate machinery finance to assist agricultural and farming operators to be prepared to order at 2024 field days. Pre-approved credit follows the same process and attracts the same interest rates post-purchase funding. But pre-approval can have additional benefits in convenience, budgeting and planning.
Ordering at an expo or show with pre-approved funding rather than inspect at the show and have to visit a dealership later, after arranging funding can be a major time-saver. Pre-approval can also allow buyers to capture event special discounts, speed up delivery times, secure limited stock lines and be one of the first with the latest models and machines.
Pre-approval is available on all commercial equipment loan options for all types of operators – small, SME, sole traders, companies and family enterprises. Once approved, buyers have a set timeframe within which they can take up the offer. There is no obligation to proceed if the right machine is not available at the event.
This is definitely an option that agricultural operators should consider ahead of the upcoming events and expos.
Comparing Rates for Pre-approved Finance
Interest rates on pre-approved credit are at the rates relevant at the time of application and relevant to the credit profile of the applicant. When comparing commercial equipment loan rates some time before applying for funding, consideration should be given to what may happen in the rates market in the interim.
The Reserve Bank starts it's 2024 cash rate decision process on 5-6 February with meetings for 2024 each 6 weeks. That is a change from the monthly meeting schedule and has been brought about by the RBA Review of 2023.
That means a number of cash rate decisions are scheduled prior to say the May and June events. Should the RBA decide to cut or raise the cash rate at any of these meetings, there is potential for machinery lenders to also change their rates. Keeping this in mind when comparing rates and calculating estimates may provide more accurate budgeting.
For pre-approved farming machinery finance for 2024 Field Days & Events contact Jade Equipment Finance on 1300 000 003 for quotes.
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