Bycott Farm Diary December 2024
So, that’s 2024 pretty much wrapped up. I hate to sound like a scratched record, but yet again it’s been all about the weather. But then, perhaps it always will be, this is the South West of England after all…
Cool upgrades for hot and cold days
When you’re behind the wheel of a Bateman it’s easy to stay cool. Our climate control system featuring CAT 4 filtration circulates clean air around the cab, keeping you comfortable on those long days in the field. But when is cool cool enough?
Approved by Bateman – F Jenkinson 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. First up is Tom Jenkinson of F Jenkinson Ltd…
Jonathan Crosse Straight Talking
Jonathan Crosse is sprayer operator for Lower Heath Farming, a North Hertfordshire farm based midway between Baldock and Royston. The business produces wheat, winter barley, spring barley, peas and beans. Additionally, they also contract farm for three other local farms…
Another new Bateman rises in the east
East Yorkshire business Huddlestone Produce have recently taken delivery of a new RB35. Spraying duties had previously been carried out by an RB16. Stephen Huddlestone explains why only Bateman will do…
Stuart Whitehouse Straight Talking
Stuart Whitehouse of GS Whitehouse & Sons farms on the border of South Birmingham, and Worcestershire. He runs an RB35 with a 4000l tank, 30m VG Boom with BBL, Lighting Pack and Agleader 10 section control…
New PWM developments set pulses racing at Cereals
Cereals is an important event in the show calendar, it’s an opportunity for us to get together with customers, share information and plan ahead. During Cereals 24 we decided to hold a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) event for invited customers and members of the agricultural press…
First Bateman on the run in Tasmania
Tasmanian-based machinery specialists Agri Machinery provides sales and aftercare support for spraying, cultivation and seeding businesses. Operating from a fully equipped workshop, the business carries out repairs and rebuilds…
RB55 treads on new ground at Turney’s
Turney’s run a Bateman RB55 with 5,600 litres and a 36-metre boom. The machine is also fitted with Pinpoint III PWM, BBL, E-Drive and Tankmatic filling…
Bycott Farm Diary May 2024
What an autumn, winter and spring we’ve just had! I think we’ve all experienced a slow start. Our work here began in earnest during the last week in April, some two months later than the corresponding period in 2023…