Bycott Farm Diary June 2026
So far, this season has been one to forget here at Bycott. We were almost into October before we could begin drilling, some two weeks behind schedule…
In The Field: New models, new momentum
Technical Sales Manager Carl Goff takes a look back over 2026 so far and discusses how our latest range of crop sprayers is being received by customers. We also look ahead to this summer at Cereals, and our demo schedule for the rest of the year .…
Bateman RB50 review: A familiar platform with major performance upgrades
Warwickshire farmer David Jones is no stranger to Bateman sprayers. When the opportunity arose to test-drive the new RB50 on home ground, it provided the ideal opportunity for David to see how the latest machine compares with a setup he knows inside out. This is what David had to say…
Boom or bust: An interview with Sam Bagshaw
Sam Bagshaw is a farmer and agricultural contractor based in Warwickshire. Alongside the day-to-day demands of livestock and arable farming, he spends much of the spring chasing weather windows in his 2013 Bateman RB35, splitting his time between contract spraying and duties on the family’s mixed farm…
New Generation IV Variable Geometry Boom – the future, now
Launched at LAMMA 26, our new Variable Geometry (VG) boom is the result of over twenty five years design evolution. Developed entirely in-house, the new boom is stronger, lighter, offers greater flexibility and further drift reduction…
New control layout and joystick
During LAMMA 26, we were proud to unveil our brand-new control layout incorporating a customisable joystick. The new layout is the result of invaluable customer feedback and countless man-hours of research and development by our in-house design team…
New models and technology upgrades unveiled at LAMMA 26
We enjoyed a hugely successful two days at LAMMA 26, where we unveiled four new models alongside the launch of a host of technology upgrades. The show provided the stage for the first public appearance of the RB30, RB40, RB50 and RB60…
Bycott Farm Diary December 2025
As I look back over the season at Bycott Farm, it’s hard not to feel quietly proud of what has been achieved. The winter oats were even better than the best year ever and that best year was only a year before…
In The Field: December 2025
As I look back over the past few months, it’s been one of the busiest periods I’ve had in the field for a long time. September kicked off with a full schedule of demos, by the time October rolled around we were straight back into more…
Approved by Bateman – Molloy Agriculture Ltd
There are a number of Bateman approved partners who sell and support our sprayers. Over the next few months, we’ll be putting them under the spotlight. This time it’s the turn of David Molloy of Molloy Agriculture Ltd…