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 →
Protecting tractors and machinery from theft with CESAR
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 →
NP Seymour invites growers to come and see the UK’s first electric Fendt e107 V Vario
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 joined WineGB Midlands & North at Rowton Vineyard for machinery demonstration
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 →
Meet Perfect’s new and mighty T-Rex orchard and vineyard mower
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 →
How top fruit growers can save up to 50% on harvesting costs with the Munckhof Pluk‑O‑Trak.
In 1969, Munckhof proudly introduced its first self-propelled apple harvester, the “Pluk‑O‑Trak”. More than 50 years later, it is still unbeaten and remains the best picking platform on the market. A perfect solution for today’s orchards with smaller trees and increased planting density, the Pluk-O-Trak Junior model is the most suitable for UK orchards with … Continue reading →
The 2025 Battle of the Secateurs
Wines of Great Britain (WineGB) held its national pruning competition, affectionately known as ‘The Battle of the Secateurs’, on 7 March 2025. Competitors, judges, spectators, and sponsors (including Claire Seymour and Tim Sillence from NP Seymour) attended this annual event which was kindly hosted Clayhill Vineyard in Essex. Proudly supported by headline sponsors NP Seymour … Continue reading →
Nick Seymour commended by growers for services to the fruit industry in Kent and beyond
We’re very proud to announce that on Tuesday 4th March 2025, Nick Seymour was awarded The David Hilton Memorial Award at the East Kent Fruit Society annual presentation evening. David Hilton was a well respected East Kent fruit grower, and tireless supporter of the UK fruit industry and of the East Kent Fruit Society. He … Continue reading →
POME Project updates given at the BAPL and NIAB Technical Day
Dr Charles Whitfield, from NIAB, provided an overview and some key updates on the POME project at the BAPL and NIAB annual Technical Day on 10th February 2025. Building on the work of the PODS (Precision Orchard Dosing System) project, POME (Precision Orchard Management for the Environment) aims to develop a commercially viable system for … Continue reading →
Protecting your vines from frost
When spring frosts hit, the damage caused by freezing temperatures and consequential smaller crops can ripple throughout the industry, devastating everyone from growers right down to the on- and off-trade. Frost is something most growers in the UK will have to deal with, especially as climate change is increasing the likelihood of spring frost events … Continue reading →
Ready for 2025’s growing season? Ensure your machinery is too.
Now is the ideal time to start planning essential winter machinery servicing for your tractors and implements. Proactive maintenance not only reduces the risk of unexpected breakdowns but also helps to minimise costly emergency repairs, keeping your machinery in peak condition and avoiding unnecessary downtime during critical growing periods. Well-maintained machinery operates at maximum efficiency, … Continue reading →
Reliable solutions for mulching vine prunings
For vineyard managers, dealing with vine prunings has long been a seasonal challenge. Traditional methods, such as removing or burning the cuttings, come with significant drawbacks. Burning prunings, while occasionally offering warmth on cold days, is unsustainable and contributes to significant air pollution, especially in larger vineyards. The labour-intensive task of clearing rows entirely also … Continue reading →