Farmers beware, that cheap tractor could be a scam

A tractor pulls a disc plough to prepare land in readiness for the planting season.

Last year saw farmers who have embraced mechanisation rewarded with good harvests. The good harvests have attracted younger farmers keen on using equipment to boost crop yields and profits.

Inevitably, they are price-conscious when purchasing such equipment. There are individuals and informal organisations offering what appear to be bargain buys.