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Farm Mechanisat­ion important to fulfill demand of crops and vegetation: Hussein

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Global Machinery Pte Limited has a high demand for Farmtrac Tractors. They started importing Tractors in the year 2020, as a way to assist farmers and contribute towards Agricultur­e sector.

The company has been business since 1973 and their product service, reliabilit­y and on ground approach is second to none.

They became agents of Farmtrac Tractors in Fiji due to shortage of Labour in Fiji as there was a demand for Farm Mechanisat­ion.

Global Machinery director, Hamzah Hussein said Farm Mechanisat­ion eased intensive labour work, and allowed machinery to do jobs in 1/10th of the time compared to labours working.

“Global Machinery executives then visited the Escorts Limited. Escorts Limited is owned by the Nanda Family, Nikhil Nanda as the chief executive officer,” he said.

“Nikhil Nanda is the son in law of famous Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachan. Global Machinery signed an exclusive agreement for Tractor Distributi­on, Repair and Service in Fiji for Farmtrac Tractors.

“Farmtrac Tractors are based on Previous Ford Models – as Escorts once manufactur­ed tractors for Ford. in order to bring innovative technology, Escorts has now come into partnershi­p with Japanese giants Kubota. Escorts is now knowns as Escorts Kubota

Limited.”

Mr Hussein said Tractors helped farmers get their required task completed in very less time compared to using labour.

“Tractors save Labour cost, also helping achieve higher yield. Once a farmer buys a tractor, and it is well looked after it can be passed from generation to generation,” he said.

“My advice to farmers: Farm Mechanisat­ion is now really important. Every Farm in

Fiji must now use Farm Mechanisat­ion products in order to fulfill demand of crops and vegetation.”

He also said Farmtrac Tractors are based on Previous Form Models, ensuring Reliabilit­y, and Dependabil­ity. Farmtrac Tractor Body is full metal, ensuring robust built. “We stock a whole range from 30HP, 50HP, 75HP & 90HP – All in 4 Wheel Drive. We have sold 80+ Units in Fiji. The cost is ranging from $23k to $64K,” Mr Hussein added.

He said Global Machinery was agents for reputable brands in the Agricultur­e sector. “We Stock Farmtrac Tractors, Shaktiman Farm Implements, Shaktiman Sugar Cane Harvester Parts, Rice Harvester Machines, Ascenso Branded Agri Tyres from India etc. We also stock Vegetable seeds from India,” he said.

“We also have inhouse trained Mechanics who have travelled to India ensuring the best after sales service.”

About the company

Global Machinery Pte Limited is a Subsidiary of A Hussain Group Of Companies. A Hussain Group was establishe­d in the Year 1973 and till date is a family owned business.

Now into its third generation, A Hussain Group is diversifyi­ng from its core hardware business to many other ventures to fulfill demand and offer continuous supply of various products covering major industries in Fiji Islands.

A demand in the Agricultur­al sector was then identified; it is when A Hussain Group decided to venture out into Agro Machinery. A new division was then opened in 2016 known as Global Machinery Pte Ltd. Based in Labasa, Nadi and Suva.

Their aim is to become a one stop shop for Agro & Industrial Machinery whilst providing the best and most efficient after sales support.

A Hussain Group consists of 4 Divisions: Hussain & Co Pte Ltd

Warehouse (Fiji) Pte Ltd Machinery Pte Ltd

Steel Pte Ltd

 ?? ?? Global Machinery Pte Ltd director, Hamzah Hussein seated in the Farmtrac Tractor.
Global Machinery Pte Ltd director, Hamzah Hussein seated in the Farmtrac Tractor.
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