A favourite feature of the Cereals Event, the Syngenta Sprays and Sprayers Arena will include live demonstrations of the latest mounted, trailed and self-propelled sprayers, with technical experts on hand to talk through the latest technology.
“Syngenta has sponsored and supported the arena for a very long time now, and the reason for that is through product choice and efficacy is vital when it comes to crop protection strategies, so is the way that they are applied,” explains Harry Fordham, agronomy stewardship manager for Europe at Syngenta.
“In fact, up to 50% of product performance depends on application technique, making demonstration and education crucial.”
Highlights include Amazone’s full portfolio of machines, including the latest Pantera 7004 self-propelled, offering boom widths up to 48m and a larger 6,750-litre tank.
The company will also showcase the ContourControl boom guidance system, which has been brought down through the range to the UF 02 mounted machines, as well as AmaSelect nozzle control technology and CurveControl.
Fendt’s new Rogator 645 Gen2 self-propelled machine will also be in the arena, powered by a 235hp engine, a 5,000-litre tank and booms up to 39m.
“Built on AGCO’s class-leading independent chassis suspension, the Rogator offers two working heights – 75cm and 120cm under-chassis clearance – providing unrivalled stability and crop clearance throughout the season,” explains Fendt’s Ant Risden.
“Its fixed track width of 1.85-2m can also be upgraded to a hydraulic track adjustment system, stretching from 1.8m to 2.25m for optimal crop row compatibility.”
Five-way nozzle bodies are available, along with OptiSonic boom levelling and a high-output centrifugal pump.
From the John Deere range, the 340M self-propelled and R740i and R962i trailed machines will be demonstrated, with features including the PowrSpray dual-circuit solution system and the company’s See & Spray spot spraying technology.
It will also showcase the Individual Nozzle Control (INC) Pro upgrade, which will be on show for the first time at Cereals.
FSOOTY 2025
The Sprays and Sprayers Arena will also host the presentation of the Farm Sprayer Operator of the Year (FSOOTY) Award.
“The standard of entries this year is as high as ever and showcases a promising trend of increasing professional development, with most participants holding BASIS qualifications and demonstrating technological literacy,” says Syngenta’s Mr Fordham.
“With precision agriculture advancing rapidly, having working demonstrations and awards like this at the Cereals Event continues to play a pivotal role in bridging innovation, education, and practical farming techniques.”
For more information and to book tickets, go to www.cerealsevent.co.uk