Martin Lishman’s ImpacTrack now monitoring mangos!
ImpacTrack now monitoring mangos! Globally, 40-50% of food waste per year is root crops, fruits, and vegetables according to the UN Environmental Programme (UNEP). A large percentage of this waste occurs during the post-harvest stage of production, presenting a huge challenge to the food industry. As part of their response to the food waste challenge, […]
“Barn Owl Wireless eased my grain store management considerably”
“Barn Owl Wireless eased my grain store management considerably” Thirty percent of yearly food waste on UK farms is cereals, with a value of £26m for wheat alone, according to data collected by the charity WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme). Agri-tech innovators Martin Lishman Ltd believe that there is huge potential to reduce the […]
Martin Lishman brings quality control to a 1000-year-old potato store
Martin Lishman brings quality control to a 1000-year-old potato store Estimates by the UK’s Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) indicate that potatoes are one of three root vegetables that make up more than 50% of the overall food waste in primary production. This worrying amount leads to staggering financial losses and the effects on […]
A Quick Guide to Martin Lishman Crop Storage Systems
A Quick Guide to Martin Lishman Crop Storage Systems From 100 tons to 22,000 tons, from converted cattle sheds to purpose-built commercial grain stores, for the past 45 years Martin Lishman grain cooling and ventilation systems have been the number one choice for farmers looking for a simple solution to storing their crops. Here’s a […]
New year, New Store? Martin Lishman has you covered!
New year, New Store? Martin Lishman has you covered! Planning a new crop store or a refit, no matter how big or small, can be a daunting task – especially with the multitude of options available to farmers today. Crop storage specialists Martin Lishman understand that all customer requirements are unique and with over 45 […]
The Economics of Damage and Bruising Prevention
The Economics of Damage and Bruising Prevention Potato bruising is a serious problem in potato production worldwide. Damaged potatoes going into storage can cause deterioration of the entire crop. Potatoes bruised during handling operations will be rejected by processors looking for perfect material to make perfect potato products. Estimates indicate that more than 60% of […]
Martin Lishman Geared for Change
Martin Lishman Geared for Change The post-EU world looming on the horizon for British Farming and the ever-changing issues over the environment have caused themes of uncertainty to be broadcast throughout the farming community. That said, the recently announced Agriculture Act 2020, and more specifically the Environmental Land Management scheme (ELMS) represents a positive step […]
BeetLog brings quality assured harvest
BeetLog brings quality assured harvest As the sugar beet campaign approaches, quality control specialists Martin Lishman Ltd have reached agreement with international sugar beet processing co-cooperative Tereos to market the BeetLog impact sensing device and make it available to sugar beet growers worldwide. Tereos have found that sugar beet bruising can be reduced by as […]
Taming the Fruit Handling Robots
Taming the Fruit Handling Robots Automation has taken over the packhouse, but can we trust these machines to maintain the quality control of their human counterparts? UK-based Brillopak, leading innovators in fully automated fruit picking and packing lines, have turned to an “electronic apple” to demonstrate that its systems do not damage the fruit and […]
Potato Quality from the Field to the Store
Potato Quality: From the Field to the Store Martin Lishman’s potato quality equipment range can help you toget the most from your potato crop. The company offers affordable innovative solutions to help growers and processors harness the crop’s true potential,from the field through to storage: TuberLog It all starts with the harvest; ensuring that the […]
Post Harvest Checklist
Don’t forget about Post-Harvest It’s easy to get captivated by the rush of combines in fields and trailers rolling, but don’t forget about the little things needed after harvest to help retain your crop’s quality. Here’s our final checklist to make sure you’re sorted for post harvest: Get that moisture meter ready! To keep your […]
The top 5 things to check on the Grainmaster Moisture Meter to ensure optimum performance
The top 5 things to check on the Grainmaster Moisture Meter to ensure optimum performance The Protimeter Grainmaster is regarded as one of the best grain moisture meters on the market for consistent accuracy. But like any measurement instrument, it needs to be kept in top condition in order for it to function properly. Here […]
Barn Owl Wireless, An Agri-Tech Solution to Reducing Waste
Barn Owl Wireless, An Agri-Tech Solution to Reducing Waste Thirty percent of yearly food waste on UK farms is cereals, with a value of £26m for wheat alone, according to data collected in 2017 by the charity WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme).This, coupled with unexpected events such as extreme winter flooding and the coronavirus […]
The top 5 problem causing areas of your sprayer to check before using it
The top 5 problem causing areas of your sprayer to check before using it Spraying season is amongst us! Making sure your sprayer is ready to go before you use it is a good idea to avoid possible headaches further down the road. Here are the top 5 common problem areas to check before using […]
ImpacTrack is Tried and Tested with Positive Results
ImpacTrack is Tried and Tested with Positive Results An estimated 40 million tonnes of fresh produce are being wasted each year in Europe because they don’t meet strict quality control standards. Martin Lishman’s award winning ImpacTrack was devised as a solution to reduce this waste and increase quality. Since its launch in 2018, ImpacTrack has […]
Billericay Farm Services join forces with Martin Lishman
Billericay Farm Services join forces with Martin Lishman Martin Lishman are delighted to announce a new collaboration with Billericay Farm Services (BFS) to supply exclusively to the amenity market their award winning, internationally renowned and industry leading Air Bubble Jet Nozzles. This partnership means that Martin Lishman can now not only continue to supply any […]
Innovative Product to Cut Food Waste
Innovative Product to Cut Food Waste As supermarkets, food manufacturers and growers in the UK pledge to halve food waste by 2030, a British crop quality monitoring specialist has launched an innovative damage prevention device designed to help solve the problem worldwide. To combat the 10.2 million tons of food waste in the UK and […]
Andrew Branton of W.D. Branton & Willow Tree Potatoes Shows us his Potato Quality Products in Action.
Andrew Branton of W.D. Branton & Willow Tree Potatoes Shows us his Potato Quality Products in Action. “You get an instant result”, “it’s quick and easy”, “it has taken a lot of uncertainty…out of the equation”, are just a few of the positive comments Andrew Branton of W.D. Branton & Willow Tree Potatoes made about […]
ImpacTrack data logger wins Gold at LAMMA 2019
ImpacTrack Data Logger Wins Gold at LAMMA 2019 ImpacTrack – a new, low-cost data logger with a family of synthetic food shapes, developed by Martin Lishman Ltd – has impressed the judges of the Innovations Awards at LAMMA 2019 who have awarded it a Gold Medal in the Future Innovations category. Using low-cost digital Agri-Tech […]
New Micro Spray Increases Spraying Versatility
New Micro Spray Increases Spraying Versatility Combining control and power with responsive easy handling, the Martin Lishman Micro-Spray pedestrian sprayer is designed for all types of sports grounds, golf courses and landscaping work. The Micro-Spray brings a new concept in spraying versatility to the groundsman’s armoury. The Micro Spray is designed for all types of […]
Martin Lishman tackles sugar losses with electronic sugar beet
Martin Lishman tackles sugar loses with BeetLog Helping growers to lift sugar beet more gently can reduce the amount of bruising by 50%, according to international processing co-operative Tereos. Their belief is that maintaining harvest quality helps reduce sugar losses which improves the competitiveness of growers and producers alike in a new post-quota sugar beet […]
Fast crop sensing with Bluetooth
Fast Crop Sensing with Bluetooth Martin Lishman have launched an instant crop temperature sensor as an upgrade to its popular Minitemp temperature monitor. Previously requiring cables running over the grain surface to connect to probes in the grain, or the labour-intensive process of walking the grain heap and pushing in a probe to take readings, […]
Beating climate change with new technology – Martin Lishman’s ‘green’ crop storage system
Beating Climate Change with new technology – Martin Lishman’s ‘green’ crop storage system Martin Lishman is seeing in the New Year with the introduction of a new range of high output Pile-Dry Fans, a high strength addition with increased airflow to their Pile-Dry Pedestal range and further advances in their Barn Owl Wireless automatic fan […]