News

On 16 April, Tim and Claire headed to Plumpton College for WineGB’s Conference for Growth to give a talk on sprayer usage and calibration, looking in particular at the OCLL NPA sprayer.  If you’re looking for a reliable sprayer that will provide effective and efficient coverage for the 2024 season, the range of OCLL sprayers … Continue reading →

Wines of Great Britain (WineGB) held its national pruning competition, affectionately known as ‘The Battle of the Secateurs’, on 13 March 2024. Around 60 competitors, judges, spectators, and sponsors (including Claire Seymour and Tim Sillence from NP Seymour) attended this annual event which was kindly hosted by Langham Wine Estate in Dorset. Proudly sponsored by … Continue reading →

Having worked with growers for half a century, we understand that spring frosts are one of the worst threats orchard and vineyard owners face. While you can argue that the best way to prevent damage is to ensure the right varieties are planted on frost-free sites, frost is something the majority of growers in the … Continue reading →

Using a root pruner has become an increasingly popular method for growers to regulate tree growth without using chemicals over the last decade. This technique has been widely used in the fruit-growing areas of Europe, and it has gained traction in the UK, with more and more farmers turning to it for effective tree growth … Continue reading →

Pruning is one of the most labour-intensive parts of vineyard management. And while we’re always quick to consider the ways we can make lighter work of pruning, e.g. with electronic Felco secateurs and the Binger-ERO pre-pruner, it seems that the job of removing canes from the wires often gets overlooked.  Each year after pruning, growers must … Continue reading →

On our stand at Farm Expo, NP Seymour will be displaying a front-mounted tool carrier frame, designed and constructed by our expert team of engineers at our Avon Works facility in Cranbrook, Kent.  The tool carrier frame, which will be mounted on the front of a new Gen 3 Fendt, can accommodate a variety of … Continue reading →

The UK’s leading fruit and vine machinery specialist, NP Seymour (which is celebrating its 50th anniversary and 40 years as a Fendt dealer in 2024), has recently appointed Tim Sillence to its sales team. Tim brings a wealth of hands-on experience operating and demonstrating tractors and machinery within the fruit, vegetable and arable sectors to … Continue reading →

When it comes to clearing the orchard or vineyard rows of prunings, pulverising or flail mowing in situ is the easiest, most environmentally friendly, and sustainable approach. Burning the debris may look photogenic, and can provide a bit of natural warmth for the pruning team, but it pollutes the air and upsets neighbours. Going to … Continue reading →

The Weald of Kent Young Farmers held its second annual “Light It Up!” tractor run on Sunday 17 December 2023, bringing festive joy to locals and raising an impressive sum for charity. The convoy of 40 lit-up tractors drove through the Wealden villages of Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Staplehurst and Marden from 5 pm to 7 pm, … Continue reading →

It is with great pleasure that we can finally unveil the winners of our 2024 calendar photography competition.

With the harvest season drawing to a close, it’s crucial to start thinking about booking a winter service for your tractors and implements. Servicing at regular intervals will reduce the risk of unexpected breakdowns, keep the cost of expensive emergency repairs down in the future, and help you avoid unnecessary downtime during the peak growing … Continue reading →

The new Fendt e100 V Vario – think ePossible. For years, we have been talking to growers who want to reduce fuel costs and emissions and work more sustainably about the ongoing development of Fendt’s electric vineyard tractor.  Well, the time has finally come.  Fendt is excited to unveil its e100 V Vario at this … Continue reading →