2020

June 13, 2020 8:00 PM

Lemken to discontinue production of conventional field sprayers

Lemken has announced it has permanently discontinued its production of conventional field sprayers. CEO Anthony van der Ley explains: “After over 10 years operating in this segment, we have not reached a market-relevant size. The legal requirements in each of our markets are increasing and becoming more and more disparate. […]

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May 30, 2020 6:30 PM

Vicon introduces high-capacity trailed sprayers

Vicon has introduced two models of high-capacity trailed sprayer to join its existing iXtrack T3 and T4 versions. The new models are badged iXtrack T6, and are available with tank capacities of 6,400 and 7,400 litres, and the option of boom widths from 18m to 40m. These two ISOBUS-compatible models […]

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May 24, 2020 6:30 PM

BASIS launches new online learning platform

BASIS has launched a new digital learning platform – the BASIS Classroom – that supports members in advancing their professional development from home. Stephen Jacob, BASIS CEO, explains that the BASIS Classroom is a free ‘members only’ platform that contains a selection of voluntary digital training sessions on an array […]

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May 17, 2020 6:30 PM

Kuhn incentivises precision spraying investments

Discounts of up to £5,000 are available on new KUHN sprayer purchases for the 2020 season where precision equipment options are included. Applying to KUHN’s Deltis 2 and Altis 2 mounted sprayers, and all trailed models, the discount scheme is triggered when three or more precision features are ordered on […]

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May 16, 2020 6:30 PM

Farm Sprayer Operator of the Year (FSOOTY)

Despite the Covid-19 outbreak, the prestigious FSOOTY award is going ahead as planned, with the six finalists judged remotely using video conferencing technology. The finalists are: Peter Dennis – Sentry, Tenterden, Kent Peter Dennis is the only entrant in this year’s line-up who has reached the finals before. A sprayer […]

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