December 2018

December 31, 2018 8:06 PM

Bateman to showcase tank developments at LAMMA

Bateman Sprayers have chosen LAMMA 19 to introduce new developments to their range of sprayer tanks.  Following consultations with their customers, Bateman is introducing a 5,600 litre capacity tank. The new tank is designed to fit the RB55 self-propelled sprayer and will be available to order in 2019. Bateman is […]

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December 29, 2018 8:00 PM

Withdrawal of metaldehyde for outdoor use announced

The Environment Secretary has announced that the application forauthorisation for professional and amateur slug pellet products containing metaldehyde has been refused. The decision to prohibit the use of metaldehyde, follows advice from the UK Expert Committee on Pesticides (ECP) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) that metaldehyde poses an […]

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December 23, 2018 8:00 PM

Regional agronomy events to start the New Year

To integrate applied technical research with on-farm practice, AHDB will start 2019 with a road-show of arable agronomy events taking place across England, Scotland and Wales.  The agronomy events aim to provide the opportunity to speak to researchers, scientists and knowledge exchange experts on topics of regional relevance.  There are […]

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December 20, 2018 8:00 PM

New HORSCH Shuttle improves logistics

HORSCH’s logistics range, which includes the 34 cubic metre Titan chaser bin, has been expanded to include two new lorry-mounted units; the HORSCH Shuttle 10000F for seed and granular fertiliser, and the HORSCH Shuttle 8000L for liquids. “Keeping high-performance drills and sprayers supplied with inputs is essential to maintaining a […]

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December 20, 2018 12:00 PM

The low down on Knight 1800 Series

Knight Farm Machinery is introducing a new model to its self-propelled range, which includes a number of equipment up-grades that are designed to make operation and maintenance of the machine easier for operators. This will also give buyers the option of a lower positioned cab which will lower the centre […]

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