Driving Sprayers: Issue 5 Winter 2025


Welcome to the fifth edition of Driving Sprayers.

Managing Director Jason Bateman

The philosophy that drives our business

Thank you for all the wonderful messages we have received about Dad. It is heart-warming to know how highly he was regarded both professionally and personally. Our Bateman community has always felt like a very large family, I’m sure that when we meet throughout the year there will be many more fond memories to share….

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Bateman RB35 operator Iain Robertson

Pre-owned RB35 is a step up

Iain Robertson is Sprayer Operator for a mixed farm in South Gloucestershire. Covering approximately 4,000 acres (1,618 hectares) as a total, the business grows combinable crops – wheat, barley, peas, beans, maize, and also grass for animals.

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In The Field with Carl Goff

In The Field December 2024

It’s fair to say that 2024 was a challenging year for the agricultural sector. It’s part of our national psyche to moan about the weather, but the excessive rainfall during winter into spring dealt a cruel blow to farmers; to the extent that in some cases fields were written off for the entire season…

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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…

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bateman cab climate control system

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?…

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Tom Jenkinson with a Bateman RB55 crop sprayer

Approved by Bateman

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…

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Jonathan Crosse with his RB35 crop sprayer

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…

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