One of the best things about working in the UK’s developing viticulture industry is the willingness among growers to share knowledge and discuss potential issues they have faced out in the vines. Continue reading “Debunking the de-leafer”
As Kirkland prepares to host its inaugural vineyard open day on Tuesday 21 August, Vineyard takes a look at what will be on show. Continue reading “Affordable options”
The first Fendt Vario 200VFP range tractor to be fitted with tracks in the UK was on display on N P Seymour’s stand at this year’s Fruit Focus. Continue reading “New possibilities”
A new range of precision vineyard sprayers has been launched by Kuhn Farm Machinery as part of its amenity pro horticultural equipment range. Continue reading “New precision sprayers”
While the area of land under vine continues to expand, there is a noticeable shortage of skilled workers and increasing uncertainty over the availability of migrant labour. Vitifruit Equipment is dedicated to finding effective machinery which can reduce the need for labour when managing the canopy. Continue reading “Reduced labour”
A new articulated tractor has been launched by Antonio Carraro and is available now through its UK importers Kirkland UK. Continue reading “All round visibility”
For vineyard managers looking for alternative, non-herbicide reliant methods to deal with weeds in what has always affectionately been known as the ‘spray strip’, Vitifruit Equipment supply Boisselet’s under-vine cultivator. Continue reading “Machine of the month: Machine alternatives”
Recently supplied to NIAB East Malling Research through N P Seymour to be use for vineyard trials, is a Clemens SB Compact Lifter with Radius SL Plus weeder with interchangeable blade shares with sensor arms and also rotary cultivator heads. Continue reading “Machine of the month: Assisting with trials”
For vineyards looking to better protect their vines from disease, Vitifruit Equipment offers a range of electrostatic sprayers which improves the efficacy of sprays through effective coverage while also helping to save water, chemicals and time. Continue reading “Attracted to all surfaces”
Ignoring what is going on under the vines is all too easy, but forgetting to subsoil every few years will have a detrimental impact on soil health and thus vine productivity. Continue reading “A subsoiler for the South East”
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