Newest FTMTA Partnership – Peninsula Ireland
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Free 24/7 HR and Health & Safety advice line (Accessible through your Peninsula Partner Hub)
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Peninsula Partner Hub – Access to a dedicated Hub with recordings of topical webinars, toolkits, guides, & more (see more here FTMTA x Peninsula – HR & Health and Safety Hub)
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Complementary one-to-one consultations to discuss and review your HR and Health & Safety to advise on any potential or current issues & gaps in policies and procedures
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Free Employment Law Impact Assessment – A HR expert will assess your compliance with current and upcoming employment legislation
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50% off SafeCheck services – Get a personalised, on-site Health & Safety review of your premises and safety documentation for only €245
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Tailored HR and Health & Safety webinars on key topics & updates on legislation changes within your industry
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Preferential rates on Peninsula’s services should you require our service
Training Courses - Empower Your Team for Success 2026
Whether you are a service manager, parts advisor or team leader there’s a course tailored to your needs. These sessions will equip your staff with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to improve operations, develop leadership, and increase profitability.
Who Should Attend?
These courses are open exclusively to FTMTA members. Places are limited to ensure high-quality interaction and learning, so early booking is advised.
To register email: admin@ftmta.ie
FTMTA Conference 2025
“Navigating the Evolving Agricultural Machinery Landscape 2025: From Strategy to Structure, Shaping the Dealership of Tomorrow”
What an incredible day last Wednesday, 8th October, as we welcomed members, industry professionals, and partners to the 2025 FTMTA Conference.
A huge thank you to our moderator, Ivan Yates, who guided the day’s discussions with great insight and energy, and to our line-up of outstanding speakers for sharing their expertise across such a broad range of topics:
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Maurice Kelly, President of the FTMTA & CEO of Kellys of Borris
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Karol Kissane, Head of Public Sector Services and Economics, IFAC
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Simon Batty, Director, Maple Associates
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Dr. Charles Ezenwa Nwankire, University College Dublin
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Jill Lush, CEO, Lush Marketing
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Mary Cullen, Founder & Managing Director, Insight HR
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Jim McGuinness, Guest Keynote Speaker
Services the FTMTA Offer
The FTMTA mission is to promote the highest standard of professionalism in the farm machinery trade. We offer a wide range of services to our members for use at any time.
Our members have access to the following services of the FTMTA:
- FTMTA HRM Toolkit: Access to human resource advice and problem resolution services
- FTMTA Order/ Invoice Books: These books contain order/invoice forms and purchase/ settlement forms for used items.
- Members Relation Officer: To support our members needs
- FTMTA Pro Dealer Credit Policy: A policy specifically created to address long-running issues of credit control and cash flow within the farm machinery industry
- Conferences and Seminars: Tailored to issues within the farm machinery industry.
- FTMTA Newsletter : All with relevant updates concerning industry-specific news, announcements, and legislative changes which may affect the farm machinery trade
- FTMTA Training Facility: Discounted rates are available for members who rent the Farm Machinery Industry Training Rooms
- FTMTA Farm Machinery Show: Our upcoming Farm Machinery Show is from the 17th – 19th of November 2026 see www.show.ftmta.ie for more information
- FTMTA Training Courses: The FTMTA organises specific training courses see above for the full list of upcoming courses
- Tractor Registration Statistics: The association compiles regular statistical reports on the registration of new tractors and used machinery.
Benefits of Joining the FTMTA
By joining the FTMTA as a full member you will see a host of benefits ranging from supporting members with their business issues to finding industry-specific training courses. No matter what it is you need, the FTMTA is available to offer advice and guidance in confidence.
Browse our range of benefits below:
- As the FTMTA is the recognised as a representative body for the Farm Machinery Industry, we can negotiate and consults with the government, farming organisations, and other bodies on members’ behalf and in the interests of the sector.
- Full access to the FTMTA HRM Toolkit, for any issue you need advice on.
- Full access to the FTMTA Industry-specific training courses
- Firms exhibiting at the FTMTA Farm Machinery Show get a substantial discount
- An FTMTA membership sign for display at their premises along with annual membership stickers for their premises or their vehicles
- Work diaries, wall planners, and other FTMTA branded paraphernalia
- Access to all the services the FTMTA offer
- Use of the FTMTA symbol of excellence on all classified advertisements and publications which creates a sense of trust when dealing with new customers
Who We Are
The FTMTA is the national trade body of the Irish Farm Machinery Industry. The Association has served the industry for over 100 years and includes manufacturers, importers/distributors and retail dealers in its membership.
Write to Us
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