Sprayers

Stocks Ag has greatly extended the capabilities of its Fan Jet Duo spinning disc granular applicator, with the addition of its new TM (Twin Meter) control box with GPS speed sensor.

A Lincolnshire-based contractor who invested in a new model of trailed sprayer with a driven axle says the difference in travelling performance is ‘incredible’. Our machinery editor David Williams reports.

It is a critical time for UK farmers, tasked with improving the efficiency and accuracy of chemical sprays. When making large investments into new spraying equipment it is vital to choose the correct machine for farm size, terrain and type of crops grown.

An entirely new version the popular Syngenta Spray Assist App continues to advance spray application advice and techniques. Existing and new users are advised to download the upgraded version now.

Running through a simple application checklist ahead of key T1 and T2 disease control programmes can deliver sizeable improvements in product performance and yield.

Hardi introduces the self-propelled Alpha to their demonstration line up for 2021, which features a balance between front and rear and with its low total weight gives optimal weight/capacity ratio and high performance even in wet terrain conditions.

The Househam Harrier was developed specifically to meet the needs of professional operators and Househam’s engineers worked closely with customers to deliver a high-output sprayer that places performance, efficiency and comfort at the heart of its design.

Matt Fuller has been named this year’s winner of the Farm Sprayer Operator of the Year (FSOOTY) award at the Cereals LIVE virtual event.

A group of farmers and manufacturers have come together to thank the NHS and the farming industry for their efforts during this time of national crisis.

The first of a new range of Horsch self-propelled sprayers to arrive in the UK started work at Flawborough Farms in May last year. David Williams visited the users to find out how it performs.

When his ageing trailed sprayer started suffering reliability issues, farmer Ed Lankfer started his search for a replacement and considered many brands. In May last year he took delivery of the latest Vicon – the first of its type supplied in the UK. Almost a year on, David Williams called in to find out if it lives up to the manufacturer’s promises.

New Horsch Leeb self-propelled sprayers featured at customer days organised by Claas dealer Manns. David Williams was there.