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Issue 7
Winter 2026
In this issue, we introduce our new identity, celebrate 50 years of innovation, and introduce 4 new Bateman sprayers designed to meet the needs of modern agriculture.
We speak to Molloy Agriculture, our approved partner based on New Zealand’s South Island.
Learn more about Bateman Special Projects, our dedicated bespoke engineering service.
Read the latest columns from Technical Sales Managers Carl Goff and David Main, and our agronomist Matthew Alford.
We introduce our new plumbing system, designed to make your work more efficient.
Discover ‘Spraying Alive’, our podcast where Bateman operators discuss their journeys, struggles and triumphs.

Issue 6
Summer 2025
In this issue, we celebrate the enduring partnership between ourselves and Peter Lemon, who has run one Bateman machine for multiple jobs since 1990.
We mark the retirement of Jonathan Hardy after 25 years and welcome David Main to the team.
Fraser Topping shares his experiences as a Service Engineer working in the field.
We look back at the evolution of our Variable Geometry boom, now in its third generation.
Rupert Inkpen highlights the benefits of our compact RB26.
And, as we approach 50 years of Bateman, we invite you to share your story too…

Issue 5
Winter 2025
In this issue Jason Bateman reflects on the philosophy that drives the family business.
We hear from two Bateman operators about their ownership experiences with both new and legacy sprayers, and keep you updated with our latest machine upgrades.
Also in this issue – Carl Goff discusses ways in which our range can help farmers and contractors meet farming challenges head-on, while agronomist Matthew Alford looks at how the team at Bycott Farm dealt with some difficult winter weather.
Finally, we pay a heartfelt tribute to our founder, Richard Bateman.

Issue 4
Summer 2024
In this issue Jason Bateman looks at how our sprayer design is helping owners continue their work during difficult weather conditions.
We take an in-depth look at the RB35, and hear from more Bateman operators about their ownership experiences.
Also in this issue – Carl Goff and Matthew Alford bring us their latest columns, we visit Tasmania to see how Bateman is helping customers down under, and we find out how a converted RB15 is helping keep beachgoers safe on the Isle of Wight!

Issue 3
Winter 2024
In this issue Jason Bateman talks about our focus on service and how we adapt to changing trends, and we go in depth on how Bateman 365 Aftercare genuinely helps customers.
The RB55 is the subject of our product focus, and we hear from Technical Sales Manager Jonathan Hardy and agronomnist Matthew Alford in their latest columns.
Rounding everything off is an interview with RB35 owner Michael Reed, a peek at our ‘Naked Truths’ charity calendar, and a quest to find the Bateman with the highest operating hours in the UK.

Issue 2
Summer 2023
In this issue Jason Bateman talks about the importance of teamwork, we go wide and deep as we look at our boom options, the RB26 is the subject of our product focus, plus features on our unique cab, fertilizer spraying system and we hear from a contractor running a legacy Bateman sprayer.

Issue 1
Winter 2023
In this issue Jason Bateman discusses our passion for solving spraying problems, we hear from operators running current and legacy Bateman sprayers, plus Carl Goff is in the field and we share in-depth insights into E-Drive transmission, Bateman Boom Levelling and Pinpoint III PWM.
