How Lisburn’s Henry Porter Machinery is helping farmers cut costs with Pottinger equipment
Farmers are facing an avalanche of costs, from inheritance tax to stock reduction, carbon neutral tax to soaring fuel and fertiliser bills.
So imagine a world where one of the biggest pain points in your time and money was taken from you.
James Porter (35) from agricultural firm Henry Porter Machinery in Lisburn hears it every day from customers. And that’s why 13 years ago his family-run firm became a Pottinger stockist, selling every possible attachment for farming tractor units you can imagine.
“The most popular at the moment is the forage wagon,” says James, “Which allows you to collect the sward and silage at a time that suits you, rather than waiting for contractors. That saves a lot of money, and of course, the convenience is you can do it when you want to, and not wait in a queue till the contractor can fit you in.”
And buying an attachment, rather than having the huge capital expense of purchasing and running a self-propelled alternative, means there are even more savings to be made, as this saves on both the big outlay and the running costs.
James added: “My grandad, and his dad before him, were dairy farmers. My dad decided to do an apprenticeship in mechanics, then set up his own business. Through our heritage and experience we offer the best of both worlds.
We understand the issues the farmers are facing, and we can help them find the right solutions at a good price.
Used and new machinery
As a supplier of a range of new and used machinery items the Porter family – dad Henry, mum Ruth and James himself – welcome customers new and old for a no obligation visit to the showroom and a chat about just how Pottinger products can help.
And why choose Pottinger? For the Porters, the company values aligned with their own business ethos – customer service, reliability and excellent aftercare, and that’s why they are proud to be one of only four Pottinger dealerships in Northern Ireland.
You may have met the Porters at this year’s Balmoral Show, if not say hello to Henry, Ruth and James if you see them at the upcoming Clogher Valley Show or the Irish Ploughing Championships.
Visit them at Henry Porter Machinery, Lisburn, or at their website https://www.henryportermachinery.co.uk/ and find out more about Pottinger products here.