Managing weed control programmes will take on added importance this year as continued dry weather in most areas hampers the activity of residual herbicides. A lack of soil moisture will also slow the emergence of many key problem weeds until later in the season, although some may grow from depth […]

Martin Lishman has announced a new collaboration with Billericay Farm Services (BFS) to supply exclusively to the amenity market their award winning, internationally renowned and industry leading Air Bubble Jet Nozzles. This partnership means that Martin Lishman can now not only continue to supply any of their sprayers already fitted […]

Knight Farm Machinery is ensuring all its self-propelled sprayers are ‘future-proofed’ regarding engine emissions by introducing Stage V engines across the entire range. Stage V European emission standards require improved filtration to reduce emissions of the ultra-fine and submicron particles of soot that can be dangerous to human health using […]

KUHN has launched an advanced version of its top-of-the-range orchard sprayer, offering fruit growers improved coverage and penetration when applying crop protection products. The Antis 2 trailed mist sprayer, specifically designed for applying crop protection chemicals in orchards and vineyards, is available in three tank sizes; 1,000, 1,500 and 2,000 […]

Using 75% drift reduction nozzles, rather than conventional flat fan nozzles, for flag leaf fungicide spraying can boost winter wheat yield by 0.75 t/ha, according to new Syngenta research.  But if spraying conditions require ’increasing’ to 90% drift reduction nozzles, then higher water volumes will be needed to compensate, results […]