Entering production in June 2021, the Mistral2 will be taking and updating the name of the outstanding Landini series of compact tractors. The new range features an extensive revolution engine wise, moving from the Yanmar Tier 3 to the Kohler Stage V compliant engine. 

Vine-Works invests in a Wagner planting machine to meet growing demand.

If the Romans are deemed to have introduced Britons to grape growing, knapsack sprayer manufacturer Berthoud can lay claim to be a pioneer in controlling vine pests and diseases.

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.