Very soon vineyards will be in the ‘thick of it’ as rapid vegetative growth can result in dense untamed canopies. Vineyard finds out from some of the UK’s leading vineyard managers their techniques, timings and methods for leaf removal in the quest to achieve vine balance.

Many new designs of mower are being used to preserve and enhance the beauty and biodiversity of fauna and flora in vineyards. These mowers are more sympathetic than traditional flail and rotary mowers which smash and mince up anything in their path including insects, animals and ground nesting birds.  Alongside the benefits to the environment from using these new designs it is also a pleasant experience for visitors to see the wild flowers when visiting the vineyard restaurant or shop.

Spotlight on Boisselet

Kuhn’s Charlie Lane with the latest version of the Antis orchard mist sprayer

Now able to offer a complete in-house vineyard establishment service, SJ Barnes officially unveiled its new Wagner vine planting machine on its stand at Farm Expo on 4 March 2020. 

Specialist machinery dealer, Kirkland UK, hosted its annual open day on Tuesday 10 December, at Griffins Farm, Sutton Valance, Kent.

As we welcome in a new decade, the country’s leading specialist tractor, vineyard and winery equipment dealership, NP Seymour reviews some of the top trends ahead, from sales and support, to maintenance and servicing.

Back in December Vitifruit Equipment visited the Provitis machinery factory. 

Maintenance experiences and future opportunities.