Farmers choose to fix old agricultural machinery in PR

Instead of buying new machines, farmers in the West of Parana are opting for the repairs of the equipment used. It''s good for the workshops to see the movement grow.
The tractor with 12 years of use just back from repair and are in full operation. At other times the farmer John Nazari would have switched the tractor used by another brand new. The producer still has two others who will go to the workshop. "The economic uncertainty in the country to us be careful of making new investments," he says.
Fix agricultural equipment also doesn''t come cheap. The reform of a tractor cost R$ 12 1000, but if the farmer were to change with a new one would have to take 60 1000 R$ pocket. The way is to send in for repair.
From 2014, the movement has gone up 30% in the shop. The tractors are lined up outside. Because of the increase in movement, the owners of the workshop already plan to increase investment in the business.
"We will double the size of the workshop to improve customer service," says the Manager Cesar Boratto.
In another workshop work is such that it was necessary to hire employees. Two years ago there were 12 employees. Today, there are more than 30. Is also being erected a shed of 700 metres.
According to the Anfavea, in February, the sale of farm machinery new registered a drop of 36.5% compared with the same month last year.