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 →
NP Seymour celebrates 50 years and welcomes Tim Sillence to the team
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 →
Pulverising prunings: clearing your orchard and vineyard rows
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 →
Festive tractor parade raises over £15,000 for Young Farmers and Air Ambulance charities
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 →
Getting 2024 off to a winning start
It is with great pleasure that we can finally unveil the winners of our 2024 calendar photography competition.
Extend the life and value of your machinery with a winter service
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 →
Fendt to launch revolutionary electric vineyard tractor
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 →
Supplying industry leaders with Fendt 200 V/F/P
For decades growers have come to us for their new and used Fendt 200 V/F/P tractors, plus parts, service, repairs and general after-sales care, knowing that we have unparalleled experience with this specialist make and model. Next year we’ll be proudly celebrating our 50th anniversary and with it, 40 years since we started supplying UK … Continue reading →
Pick of the bunch: hand harvest essentials.
While we are huge advocates of the Pellenc mechanical harvesters, we recognise that not all fruit is suitable for machine harvesting. A large majority of English and Welsh wine producers will continue to harvest by hand. Thankfully, a range of modern equipment is designed to make life as easy and efficient as possible for those … Continue reading →
Specialist fruit and vine machinery demonstration days prove a success.
Over 100 top fruit growers and vineyard managers travelled from across the UK to attend NP Seymour’s two-day specialist fruit and vine machinery demonstration event on 20 and 21 July. Hosted by the kind permission of Clive Baxter at Amsbury Farm in Hunton, the event was a unique opportunity to witness the range of specialist … Continue reading →
Get into gear for the 2023 grape harvest
It’s never too early to start planning how you’re going to bring in your 2023 grape harvest. While many vineyard owners and managers in the UK will continue to focus exclusively on hand-picked fruit, demand continues to increase for machine harvesting solutions. During our Pellenc demonstration day, the consensus among vineyard managers and winemakers was … Continue reading →
Combining two defoliation technologies for optimal vineyard canopy management results.
When it comes to canopy management, taking into consideration the costs of hand labour, alongside the admin time and logistics of finding and organising workers, mechanical defoliators are an easily justifiable expense for all commercial vineyards. Germany’s leading manufacturer of specialist viticulture machinery, ERO, has long offered growers a range of high-quality leaf removal tools … Continue reading →