Lindsay sees ‘tempered’ demand in North America irrigation business

CEO Wood concluded, “We are now in the growing season in North America, when weather conditions will influence crop yields, production estimates and ultimately the direction of crop prices and net farm income for the year. We expect demand in our North America irrigation business to remain tempered until the outlook for net farm income improves. Severe drought conditions have begun to develop in certain parts of the Midwest which may provide a catalyst for incremental sales of replacement parts in the near-term. In Brazil, market conditions are improving; however, elevated interest rates and credit constraints continue to weigh on customers’ ability to invest in capital purchases. Elsewhere in international irrigation markets, we remain confident and encouraged regarding project opportunities to address the food security needs of developing markets.”