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One of UK's oldest John Deere dealers announces Christmas Eve closure for Llanllwni depot

Is this a sign of the IHT effect or an industry which has been struggling to cope with rising business costs and low sales returns for years?

Chris Brayford
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Tallis Amos Group, which claims to be one of the UK's oldest John Deere dealerships, said tractor industry volume has declined by over 30% in the past three years. Simon Amos, director of business, said: "This has been a difficult decision [to close the Llanllwni branch]."
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Tallis Amos Group, which claims to be one of the UK's oldest John Deere dealerships, said tractor industry volume has declined by over 30% in the past three years. Simon Amos, director of business, said: "This has been a difficult decision [to close the Llanllwni branch]."

A machinery dealership which can trace its farming roots back to the late 19th century has announced plans to close one of its depots due to a decline in the trade and manufacture of tractors. On Friday...

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