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Rising costs are an ongoing challenge for growers, and it is rarely just one area that is affected. Fuel, labour and other essential inputs, like plant protection products and fertilisers, all have a habit of increasing at the same time. Often at points in the season when there is little flexibility to absorb the impact. … Continue reading →

From 17th to 19th March 2026, a group of growers joined NP Seymour on a trip to Germany to visit the Fendt, ERO and Braun factories. Designed to give something back to customers, the trip also offered a closer look at the manufacturing and assembly of the Fendt tractors they use every day, as well … Continue reading →

The UK’s annual national pruning competition, aka ‘The Battle of the Secateurs’, was held on 6 March 2026, kindly hosted by Denbies Wine Estate in Surrey.  Competitors, judges, spectators, and sponsors gathered for the event which was once again organised by James Dodson from VineWorks and Luke Wolfe of Agro-Pro and proudly supported by headline … Continue reading →

Pruning is one of the most labour-intensive parts of vineyard management, especially in the UK, where achieving the right crop load and vine balance is critical. And while battery-powered secateurs, like the Felco Powerblade and cordless Felco 834s, quickly come to mind, more mechanical options often get overlooked. For vineyard managers looking to streamline pruning, specialist … Continue reading →

We were pleased to launch the new Felco 834 cordless handset at this year’s National Fruit Show on Wednesday 5 November and again at the Vineyard and Winery Show on Wednesday 19 November, both held at the Kent Showground. These events gave growers and vineyard teams the chance to handle the new unit and see … Continue reading →

We are incredibly proud to share that Nick Seymour was awarded the Jon Jones Trophy for a notable contribution to the UK fruit industry at this year’s National Fruit Show President’s Breakfast on Wednesday 5th November 2025. Nick’s journey began in the late 1960s, training and working as an Agricultural Engineer at Drake and Fletcher’s … Continue reading →

We recently hosted a private demonstration of the ERO Grapeliner 7000 series self-propelled mechanical grape harvester at a vineyard in Kent. Attendees had the chance to see this advanced machine in action, including being able to sit in the cab with contractor and operator Sam Barnes to see how the cab’s central location, glass floor, … Continue reading →

We’re pleased to announce that more of our engineers are now fully qualified National Sprayer Test Scheme (NSTS) examiners, allowing us to increase the availability of test slots. As an official National Sprayer Testing Scheme (NSTS) registered centre our team of qualified NSTS examiners are able to carry out work both from our Avon Works … Continue reading →

We’re now registered as a certified CESAR dealership and can provide and fit Datatag IDs to new and existing tractors, as well as all types of self-propelled and mounted equipment. Did you know that CESAR marking of agricultural machinery has contributed to a 60% decline in thefts since the scheme was launched in 2007? That’s 60% fewer … Continue reading →

At NP Seymour, we have always been proud to champion new technology for specialist fruit and vine growers. Continuing our 50-plus-year tradition of supplying customers with only the best in innovation from world-leading manufacturers, we’re delighted to announce that we will soon be taking delivery of the UK’s first electric Fendt e107 V Vario tractor.  … Continue reading →

NP Seymour, a specialist Fendt and fruit and vine machinery dealership and long-standing WineGB patron, was delighted to be invited to the latest WineGB Midlands and North “Waffle N Walk” event at Rowton Vineyard, just outside Ford in Shropshire, on Friday 6 June 2025.  The gathering provided vineyards from across the Midlands and North of … Continue reading →

Perfect van Wamel has launched a new robust rotary mower with gearbox drive, the T-Rex, to help fruit growers effortlessly handle higher grass. The T-Rex orchard and vineyard mower is available rear or front-mounted, with a front/rear hitch for flexibility, or optionally with a special “mow-spray” gearbox allowing you to combine your spraying and mowing … Continue reading →