Following standard CSIRO Tender Procedures, a new John Deere 8100 Tractor was purchased from Peel Valley Machinery Service, Narrabri against CSIRO purchase order number BP004778 dated 9September1999 at a cost of $121 ,781.51 . This tractor met all our specifications and can handle all our farm equipment that it is needed for. Already, this tractor has proven to be a valuable asset.