FOR some, the new budget announcement has been the push farmers have been looking for to purchase their wanted capital items.
Total Ag Solutions general manager Cath Dawson, Wagga Wagga, said within a few days of the budget being announced, they had farmers inquiring about numerous capital items, such as all-terrain vehicles and small tractors.
"The level of enquiry has definitely picked up," said Mrs Dawson (pictured).
"Any sort of immediate tax deduction would benefit farmers and give them some confidence to spend money.
"For those who were on the line, deciding if they wanted the machinery, the announcement gave them the incentive to make the decision."
With the end of financial year approaching, Mrs Dawson expected enquiries would remain strong.
The fact farmers only have until 2017 to make these tax deductable purchases should also give them the incentive to buy needed items now.
The budget announcement has given farmers confidence in her area, Mrs Dawson said, which boosted overall business confidence.
"Anything that increases farmers' confidence in spending money will have a positive effect on the business," she said.
