4 Ways to Monitor Grain Temperatures
High temperatures can cause deterioration of grain very quickly, so it is essential to monitor the crop to ensure the temperature is consistent throughout the store and grain quality is maintained. Monitoring grain temperatures enable store managers to make quick decisions on when and where to use crop ventilation fans and to keep records for crop […]
Have you done your grain storage checks?
When it’s time to fill the store, a few simple checks before harvest can help keep things running smoothly, the post-harvest stage is often overlooked and some careful attention to storage practices can save some headaches down the line. Checks of cooling equipment should be a priority, ensuring fans and ventilation are operational and there […]
Martin Lishman Offers Game Changing Technology for Post-Harvest Crop Storage
Staying ahead of the game is key to a successful harvest, but in many cases the post-harvest stage is often overlooked which can lead to potential storage issues such as hot-spots or insect infestations. Hotter ambient temperatures mean it is more important than ever to cool crops quickly, but rising energy costs also mean it […]
Martin Lishman Delivers Customized Sprayer for Strawberry Plants
In the dynamic world of strawberry growing, farmers face numerous challenges when it comes to meeting the stringent requirements of chemical spraying programs. Given the unique nature of strawberry plants, achieving 100% chemical coverage remains a constant struggle. Traditional spray booms have proved impractical due to the height and shape of the plants. For Karl […]
Martin Lishman Brings Energy-Saving Grain Cooling Systems to Cereals 2023
Crop storage specialists, Martin Lishman Ltd, are thrilled to announce their participation at Cereals 2023. Taking place just before harvest, the event presents the perfect opportunity for them to showcase their latest energy-saving grain cooling systems. For over 45 years, Martin Lishman’s grain cooling systems have helped farmers across the UK and beyond to save […]
Martin Lishman Ltd Introduces AgroLog: The Ultimate Wireless Crop Moisture and Temperature Probe
The industry has longed for an accurate crop moisture and temperature probe that combines precision and ease of use in a single package. Addressing this demand, crop storage specialists Martin Lishman Ltd have introduced the AgroLog moisture and temperature probe to their comprehensive line-up of crop quality equipment. Timed perfectly for the 2023 season, this […]
Martin Lishman’s Innovative Technologies Save Energy and Reduce Waste
Crop storage technologies from Martin Lishman Ltd are helping farmers across the UK and beyond to optimize their crop storage, reduce energy consumption, and ensure a higher-quality yield. It’s a well-known fact that the farming industry is facing a crisis due to the unpredictable climate, environmental degradation, and rising energy prices. To tackle these challenges, […]
Martin Lishman FloorVent helps reduce energy costs and increase crop quality
Low running costs and faster cooling speed are not always at the top of the specification list when planning the ventilation system for a new grain store. But with increasing ambient temperatures during storage, and larger store designs, effective fast cooling has become more difficult to achieve. The Martin Lishman FloorVent underfloor ventilation system offers […]
Big Success for the Micro-Spray
The demands from an amenity sprayer extend far beyond reliability. Strength, durability, and flexibility are naturally important, but a key requirement is low impact on the surfaces where the sprayer will be used. For sports turf professionals, the Martin Lishman Micro-Spray is the number one choice of pedestrian sprayer. Combining control and power with responsive […]
Martin Lishman Collaborates with SeeGrow Solutions to Produce Non-Chemical Turf Treatment
For any sprayer operator, the use of chemicals to control weeds and disease has become an essential part of achieving the highest quality turf possible. For maintenance teams, the increase in legislation preventing the use of certain chemicals means that alternative solutions must be considered. For compact sprayer manufacturers Martin Lishman Ltd, the exciting venture […]
Industry Leading Shock Sensor Displayed at Fruit Attraction
For fruit growers and producers concerned about high wastage levels caused by damage during handling and processing, crop quality specialists Martin Lishman Ltd have developed a unique tool called ImpacTrack to identify problematic areas of production lines quickly and effectively. ImpacTrack is a shock sensing data logger with a family of dummy food shapes that […]
Electronic Magic Flower Data Logger Deployed to Improve Quality and Reduce Waste
In an industry estimated to be worth up to 9 billion US Dollars a year, where presentation is everything, offering the highest quality flowers possible and minimizing waste should be at the forefront of any operation. These are the challenges facing the global cut flower industry during all stages of processing and handling from the […]
Martin Lishman collaborates with Manterra to produce a fully autonomous, unmanned GPS sprayer
In a world of self-driving tractors, cars and even lawnmowers, the call for the precision and reliability of GPS controlled vehicles is sweeping across all industries. For compact sprayer manufacturers Martin Lishman Ltd, their venture into the world of autonomous spraying became a reality when they were approached by UK based precision equipment specialist, Manterra […]
Beat the heat this harvest with Martin Lishman grain cooling systems
With harvest 2022 looming on the horizon, reports of a barrage of hot weather to sweep across the UK over the next few weeks could mean an early start for some. With expected hot grain temperatures, ensuring optimal ventilation of the stored crop with a powerful airflow will help drive temperatures down as fast as […]
Barkley Green become distributor for Martin Lishman Sprayers
Barkley Green Groundcare Machinery have now expanded their range of Groundcare Machinery to include the highly respected Martin Lishman Mini-Spray sprayers. Unlike other sprayers on the market, our sprayers combine amenity specification and flexibility with agricultural strength and durability, which has been the key design element since production began in the 1980’s. Their Mini-Spray range […]
Energy efficient grain storage systems to be showcased at Cereals 2022
Soaring energy prices have called for radical new thinking across the industry; using less energy and becoming more efficient has now become a focus point to reduce input costs. Crop storage specialists Martin Lishman Ltd have devoted development and research into storage systems to make the post-harvest stage as efficient as possible. The company believes […]
Get energy savvy this harvest!
With continually rising input costs, the onus on using less energy and becoming more efficient is ever present within the industry. Crop storage specialists Martin Lishman Ltd believe the post-harvest stage is often overlooked and that some careful attention to storage practices can make a big impact on energy bills. Before harvest, they recommend a […]
ImpacTrack shock sensor range expands further
Root crop, fruit, and vegetable wastage makes up an estimated 40-50% of global food waste, according to the UN Environmental Programme (UNEP). A large percentage of this waste occurs during the post-harvest stage of production, so the urgent need for more efficient post-harvest methods to protect food supplies in an uncertain world has never been […]
Wireless Grain Monitoring System cools faster and saves energy
An unpredictable climate, the environmental crisis, uncertain food security and now soaring energy prices are just some of the on-going challenges facing agriculture today. The negative effects these events are having on the industry has spawned radical new thinking in technology to improve farming productivity and efficiency. Crop Storage Specialists Martin Lishman Ltd believe that […]
“It’s been superb!” Compact sprayer gets top praise.
The demands from spraying contractors extend far beyond just reliability when it comes to their sprayers. Strength, durability, and flexibility are all factors that need to be considered for the operator to tackle a wide range of spraying situations. UK compact sprayer manufacturer Martin Lishman Ltd has embraced industry changes and stringent customer requirements to […]
Award Winners Return To Lamma
Award Winners Return To Lamma As Lamma celebrates 40 years of the very best in agricultural equipment, long-standing and multi award-winning exhibitors Martin Lishman Ltd will once again embrace the NEC to show off the latest in crop storage technology. Lamma 2019 saw Martin Lishman win the gold innovation award for ImpacTrack – a low-cost […]
Digital Dry Matter Weigher Gets Update
Digital Dry Matter Weigher Gets Update 15 years ago, Martin Lishman introduced the Weltech PW-2050 Digital Dry Matter Weigher to the potato industry. This was a significant step forward in the practicality of measuring potato dry matter and starch levels and has proved to be one of the easiest and most accurate ways to do […]
Join the wireless revolution
Join the wireless revolution! The most advanced crop monitoring and fan control system available, Barn Owl Wireless significantly reduces the time taken to cool grain and uses less energy to do so. Farmers have embraced the system’s ability to reduce waste and ensure that their stored crops stay at optimal quality. The system enables store […]
What are your post-harvest plans?
What are your post-harvest plans? It’s easy to be captivated by the rush of combines and trailers but a strong post-harvest plan can make or break a successful harvest. Our unpredictable climate has increased the urgency for efficient ventilation and cooling of stored crops, but this is only half the battle. A suitable control system […]
One Sprayer Fits All
One Sprayer Fits All Combining amenity specification and flexibility with agricultural strength and durability has been the key design element of Martin Lishman compact sprayers since production began in the 1980’s. The rapid changes in the amenity industry and demands from customers has driven the development of their range of sprayers to the point where […]
Martin Lishman supports soil education in rural Mozambique
Martin Lishman supports soil education in rural Mozambique The challenge of optimizing crop production without first understanding the soil requirements can lead to somewhat of a guessing game. Get it wrong and problems such as excess fertilization and contamination will wreak havoc, get it right and improving the nutritional balance of the growing crop whilst […]
Electronic avocado reveals areas of potential damage
Electronic avocado reveals areas of potential damage In the pursuit of improved efficiency, reduced waste and the highest quality, Colombian based avocado producer, Agrícola Ocoa used an advanced electronic data logger to seek out sources of damage within their production chain and achieved a significant reduction in losses due to damage and bruising. According to Netherlands-based […]
Campey Appointed Worldwide Distributor for Martin Lishman Micro-Spray
Campey Appointed Worldwide Distributor for Martin Lishman Micro-Spray Leading groundcare machinery specialist Campey Turf Care Systems has been appointed as the Martin Lishman Micro-Spray worldwide distributor. The Macclesfield based company has built a strong reputation in the turf care industry for their innovative product range that covers the entire spectrum of maintenance tasks. The new […]
Innovative crop storage tools offer endless benefits at Cereals 2021
Innovative crop storage tools offer endless benefits at Cereals 2021 A wide range of innovative tools that help farmers earn optimum income from crops during harvest, handling and in storage will be displayed on the Martin Lishman Ltd stand at this year’s Cereals event. (Stand 929) Their extensive range of grain quality and crop storage […]
Have you done your pre-harvest checks?
Have you done your pre-harvest checks? When it’s time to fill the store, a few simple checks before harvest can help keep things running smoothly. Martin Lishman Ltd, specialists in crop storage and quality equipment recommend paying particular attention to the on-farm moisture meter. The Protimeter Grainmaster, which was voted best for accuracy in a […]