Machinery
UK company launches electrical weed control for orchards, vineyards & fruit
19th July 2023
RootWave has launched its first tractor-powered electrical weeding machine for orchards, vineyards and fruit. The machine kills weeds using electricity to give better weed control at a lower cost than chemical herbicides whilst protecting health and helping nature restore its soils, water and biodiversity.
Everything you need to know about bottling wine
24th June 2023
Much time and effort is spent by fruit producers and winemakers getting the growing, harvesting and pressing of grapes correct, along with the fermentation, processing and final filtration of the wine. Bottling however, requires just as much thought and consideration.
Compact modified tractor caters to soft fruit grower’s unique needs
19th May 2023
The Antonio Carraro TN5800 supplied by Kirkland is the third in The Summer Berry Company’s modified tractor fleet, used to spray strawberries on its 400-acre fruit farm near Colworth in West Sussex.
New solution to deep level ground compaction in orchards and vineyards
12th May 2023
A new solution to deep level ground compaction in orchards and vineyards is available from a Suffolk-based machinery manufacturer. David Williams visited the team to find out more.
Horticultural robotics company offers exciting investment opportunity
5th May 2023
Fox Robotics, the makers of Hugo RT, an autonomous robot that supports fruit pickers by transporting produce and empty trays on farms, are welcoming investments from visionary farmers and individual investors to help fund the rollout of their new technology within the next six months.
Munckhof Fruit Tech Innovators strengthens its dealer network in the UK
12th April 2023
Munckhof Fruit Tech Innovators has expanded its dealer network in the UK with a new dealer in the Southeast of the United Kingdom. From now on, Munckhof’ orchard sprayers, harvesters and box fillers can also be purchased through Seymour Engineers in Cranbrook (Kent).
Ash Baldry appointed as new NP Seymour sales representative
30th March 2023
Having previously worked in tractor and farm machinery sales, Ash Baldry will be bringing a wealth of experience to his appointment as sales representative at fruit and vine machinery specialists NP Seymour.
Expert advice on how to start a winery
28th March 2023
Wineries are more than just barns in which to make wine. Emma Rice, consultant winemaker with Vinescapes, looks at the many options, considerations and pitfalls to be aware of when setting up a winery.
Robot claims to boost productivity by more than 20%
26th January 2023
The Hugo RTTM autonomous mobile robot, designed for soft fruit farms, can help growers tackle labour challenges by improving productivity, reducing waste, boosting profits and worker wellbeing, according to Fox Robotics.
Fruit Logistica to feature new mobile optical sorter
23rd January 2023
This year’s Fruit Logistica will showcase an innovative mobile optical sorter that is proving popular with UK growers faced with labour shortages, according to its manufacturer Haith.
100% electric 4×4 utility vehicle arrives in UK
19th January 2023
Corvus has introduced a new electric 4×4 which it says is capable of successfully tackling the toughest working days thanks to its off-road capabilities.
UTV fleet improves efficiency and protects the ground
4th January 2023
The addition of a Corvus heavy-duty, load carrying UTV to a large Kent vineyard’s machinery fleet proved so successful that within a short time two more were added, and further purchases are expected. David Williams saw the machines at work in November.