Sprayers
Gary Abbott on 10 Mar 2021
Watch: one-of-a-kind fertiliser injecting machine
Gary Abbott travelled to meet contractor and sheep farmer James Richmond in Eglinton, Co Derry, to find out more about his Multidrive 6185 and liquid fertiliser injection system.
Stephen Robb on 09 Feb 2021
Don’t forget the antifreeze if the sprayer is out this week
With ground conditions improving this week, many growers have taken the opportunity to dust off the sprayer. But with sub-zero temperatures forecast, growers need to prepare.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 06 Jan 2021
Kuhn trailed sprayers get automatic wheel following system
Kuhn has introduced an automatic steering axle system as an option on its Metris 2 and Oceanis 2 trailed sprayers which it says results in more precise driving, reducing crop damage when spraying.
Stephen Robb on 18 Nov 2020
Preparing tillage farms for winter
Stephen Robb looks at some of the measures tillage farmers should take to get winter ready.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 28 Oct 2020
First triple fold Berthoud sprayer sells in Ireland
Murphy Machinery in Kilkenny have just sold the first Berthoud sprayer in Ireland equipped with the firms new triple fold boom to a Wexford tillage grower. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.
Stephen Robb on 14 Oct 2020
New players to the ag robotics market
Stephen Robb takes closer look at the latest range of agricultural robots launched last month
Stephen Robb on 14 Oct 2020
A new focus on agri-technology
Stephen Robb takes a look what is in this year’s agri-technology focus
Stephen Robb on 05 Aug 2020
New testing specs for seed treatment applicators
Stephen Robb looks at the new testing criteria for seed treatment application equipment.
Gerald Potterton on 05 Aug 2020
Farmer Writes: tillage farming in broken harvest weather is frustrating
The life of a tillage farmer in broken harvest weather is pretty frustrating, writes Gerald Potterton.
Gary Abbott on 04 Jun 2020
Lemken to pull out of sprayer market
Lemken has made the decision to cease conventional sprayer production at the end of 2020.
Stephen Robb on 06 May 2020
Second phase of SUD testing delayed until 2021
Stephen Robb looks at some of the equipment which will need to be tested by 2021 under the Sustainable Use Directive.
Stephen Robb on 04 May 2020
Watch: spraying oilseed rape with a Horsch Leeb 6LT
It’s a busy time for sprayers around the country. We caught up with Kilkenny From the Tramlines farmer James O’Reilly when he was spraying his winter oilseed rape in late April
Gary Abbott on 22 Apr 2020
Amazone adds bigger front tank to its sprayer range
Amazone has introduced a new 1,500l front tank to work in conjunction with its UF 02 mounted sprayer to bring total capacity to 3,500l.
Stephen Robb on 22 Apr 2020
Tillage TAMS - an asset to the industry
Stephen Robb profiles some of the stories in this year’s focus on the Tillage Capital Investment Scheme.
Pat O'Toole on 22 Apr 2020
Tillage TAMS: only eight months to go
As we enter the final months and tranches of the TAMS, tillage farmers have some decisions to make on how to best manage the opportunities the scheme presents
Stephen Robb on 08 Apr 2020
Avoid cross-compliance pitfalls with PPPs this season
Stephen Robb looks at some of the common non-compliances with plant protection products from cross-compliance inspections over the years.
Peter McCann on 08 Apr 2020
Bracken herbicide not licensed for 2020
Asulox has not be licensed for application by handheld or tractor mounted sprayers in the UK during 2020.
Amy Forde on 21 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Italian farmers sanitise roads with tractors
Italian farmers have put their shoulders to the wheel to help their country deal with coronavirus.
Stephen Robb on 11 Dec 2019
Major clover-safe grassland spray set to go
The challenge of weed control in grass and clover reseeds is set to become a lot more difficult.
Gary Abbott on 20 Nov 2019
Agritechnica 2019: Hardi introduces new flagship Aeon sprayer range
The Danish sprayer manufacturer has added to its trailed sprayer range, unveiling its most high tech offering yet. Gary Abbott reports.