Mazzotti self-propelled sprayers made their UK show debut under the John Deere banner at Cereals 2019 in Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire in June. Visitors to the John Deere stand saw a 175hp MAF 3580 3750-litre capacity model with 24m boom on static display alongside a 300hp MAF 6240 6600-litre capacity machine […]

Scientists studying herbicide resistance in blackgrass have detected clear signs that reduced sensitivity to glyphosate is evolving in the field. Using a novel combination of field monitoring, glasshouse experiments and classical genetics, a team of researchers led by Rothamsted Research have developed a way to predict risks of resistance before […]

Crop spraying manufacturer, Berthoud launched their new 3-arm folding B3 Axiale Boom at this year’s Cereals event. The B3 is compact and folds safely within the length of the machine making it easy to transport and store. The new B3 booms are available on the Tracker mid-range 3200lt trailed machine […]

Horsch’s Leeb 3800-litre 4 AX trailed sprayer is a new but perfectly formed entry level model aimed at farmers who want a smaller high performance and reliable sprayer using the companies renowned BoomControl system. The 4 AX is equipped with Horsch’s BoomControl Eco system and can be specified with up to […]

Over in the sprayer section of the event local company Chafer were demonstrating their Defender self-propelled sprayer, the machine has the same spec as its larger cousin, the Interceptor, but has reduced tank capacities and boom widths, making it suited for the smaller size self-propelled market, says the company. At its […]