In The Field: December 2025

Our demos in North Yorkshire, East Lincolnshire and Scotland were particularly successful, we secured several machine orders directly off the back of these visits.

It’s been hugely encouraging to receive orders from returning customers and people new to Bateman, across a broad spectrum of cereal and veg business models.

In these uncertain times, it’s reassuring for farmers and contractors that the residual value of a Bateman sprayer is holding firmly in the market.

The reliability of our machines, the consistent performance of our back up and the stability of Bateman as a business, represents a secure capital investment and ‘safe haven’ for cost of ownership.

I spent valuable time with Bateman Approved Partners C T Scott at the Scottish Ploughing Match and later supported them during their open days in Dundee and Insch. I know a lot of customers around the Dundee area, so it was great to reconnect with many of them.

Conversations were consistently positive, with strong interest in both new and pre-owned Bateman sprayers.

We also attended the Potato Show in Harrogate. The first day was non-stop, meeting existing customers who were new to me personally meant I barely paused for breath. Day two was a touch quieter, but still productive.

More than ever, farmers and contractors are weighing up the true cost of ownership; we continue to demonstrate just how cost effective our machines are in the market.

It’s been a tough year for everyone, but we’ve held up better than most thanks to the reputation of our machines and the strength of our parts and service support.

The fact that you can still order parts for a 1999 Bateman and we’ll more than likely have them in stock is quite incredible.