Fendt has confirmed that John H McNae has expanded its Fendt territory responsibilities to include Dumfries and south to the English border.

John H McNae, based in Mayfield, Tarbolton, has been a Fendt dealer for over 10 years and the manufacturers says in this time has grown the sales of their tractors and implements in south west Scotland to impressive levels.

In a statement, Fendt said, "The dealership’s reputation for service and attention to detail has made it the 'go to' agricultural machinery dealer in the area and first choice for many of the area’s leading farming businesses.

"With a strong sales, parts and service presence across its current territory, and with plans to enhance this to cover the new area, Fendt looks forward to achieving more business together with John H McNae."

This news followed a brief announcement before Christmas that Johnston Tractors of Carlisle, Penrith and Dumfries, had by mutual agreement with AGCO and Fendt, agreed to end their promotion, sale and support of the Fendt brand from its outlets.

It was announced that Johnston Tractors will continue to focus on its promotion of the Valtra brand and that Fendt would divide the previous Johnston Tractors Fendt area between the existing and surrounding Fendt dealers.