Micron will be attending the BCGA Carrot Variety Demonstration & Trade Exhibition on 5th October 2017 from 9am to 3:30pm. Tompsett Growers Ltd are hosting the event and this year the site is located at Trotters Field, Alderton Road, Shottisham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3RH
Please visit us at Fruit Focus at NIAB EMR, East Malling, Kent on 19th July 2017 on stand number 357.
Micron Group would like to celebrate 30 years of service by David Denton who joined the company in February 1987.
David is a key member of the Micron R&D Department and has more recently take a more active role in technical sales, directly supporting our Group Sales Director, with particular reference to the Varidome and Enviromist product ranges.
The Directors of Micron Group would like to congratulate David on this milestone and look forward to the next 30 years!
Micron will have stand number 117 in Hall 1 at LAMMA ’17 which is being held on 18th-19th January 2017 at the East of England Showground, Peterborough, PE2 6XE, UK.
Micron Group would like to celebrate 40 years of service by Dawn Haynes who joined the company in September 1976.
Dawn is a key member of the Micron Production department responsible for the assembly of the company’s innovative hand-held spraying equipment such as Ulva+ and Handy range of sprayers, many of which are exported all over the world. The company also manufactures an ever expanding range of tractor-mounted equipment which can be used locally for weed control in strawberry tunnels and cider apple orchards.
Dawn is currently the second longest serving employee at Micron and her input over the years has contributed greatly to the success of the business. The Directors of Micron Group would like to thank Dawn for her dedication and hard work and look forward to working with her for many years to come.
IMAGE: Photograph taken during celebrations of Dawn’s 40th Anniversary
Micron Group have announced the launch of Micron AU9000, a new vehicle-mounted sprayer for public health applications. The cold fogger has been specifically developed for the control of adult mosquitoes, flies and similar pests using both conventional and waterbased ULV insecticides.
The AU9000 provides excellent control of spray droplet size and flow rate of insecticide, whilst being easy to operate and maintain. It is intended for use by municipalities, pest control contractors, military authorities and similar organisations requiring reliable, cost-effective pest control.
The sprayer uses a reliable 10 HP Briggs & Stratton four-stroke engine, driving a powerful 180 m3/hour blower. The two sprayheads can be independently oriented both horizontally and vertically to achieve a wide swath width and to provide optimum coverage of the target.
All controls are operated from inside the vehicle cab for maximum operator safety. The sprayer incorporates many unique safety features, including an air pressure sensor to stop the insecticide pump in the event of the engine stopping or a failure of the blower.
Insecticide is delivered to the sprayheads by a positive displacement gear pump with an electronic controller. A ten position switch on the control box in the cab to select the flow rate ensures precise and repeatable calibration.
Commenting of the new launch, Haydn Beddows, Group Sales Director said: “Fully compliant with WHO specifiations yet competitively priced, the AU9000 vehicle-mounted cold fogger will enable us to strengthen our position in the public health sector and access new geographical markets.”
Giant Hogweed, labelled as the “UK’s most dangerous plant”, has become a major issue that calls for immediate action. First introduced as an ornamental plant in the 19th century, this highly invasive and prolific plant has been usurping Britain’s countryside and has become a particular problem near riverbanks, roadsides and railways. Not only does Giant Hogweed compete with the native species but it is highly toxic and can cause serious burns and blistering to people and animals upon contact with its poisonous sap.
Micron Group, a leading manufacturer of precision sprayers and applicators, offers a simple yet highly effective solution to this problem. Specifically developed for tackling hollow-stemmed weeds such as Giant Hogweed, Micron’s InjectorDos Pro is a metered-dose stem injector that can deliver a lethal dose of herbicide directly into the stem, allowing for the active ingredient to get rapidly translocated into the root. InjectorDos Pro is safer for both the operator and the environment compared with conventional spraying as there is no risk of spray drift or contamination of soil and watercources. As such, InjectorDos Pro is ideally suited for use near river banks or adjacent to surrounding vegetation which needs to be preserved.
Working with InjectorDos Pro is easy. Its ergonomic and compact design allows better access to the base of the weed which will be particularly appreciated by users when injecting dense or difficult to reach plants and working on uneven terrain such as riverbanks, ditches or roadsides. InjectorDos Pro is made from stainless steel and is ergonomically shaped to reduce fatigue. The applicator’s trigger requires a minimal amount of pressure to operate thus minimising the risk of repetitive strain injury.
The InjectorDos Pro ‘dial-in’ facility allows operators to dispense a pre-determined metered volume of herbicide formulation between 0.1ml and 2ml per shot. The herbicide is injected directly into the hollow stem of the plant through a robust needle which penetrates the walls with minimal effort. A second shorter and finer needle is provided for smaller shoots and follow on applications. Generally a single 2 ml shot of neat glyphosate is injected into each stem for best results. Giant Hogweed is easiest to treat whilst in its flowering stage before the seeds ripen as this will also translocate the active ingredient into the seed and render it non-viable.
Aimed at the professional user, InjectorDos Pro comes complete with a compact one litre backpack, shoulder strap, funnel and a pair of gloves, all packed in a comfortable carry case.
Manufacturers of precision spraying equipment, Micron Group, have appointed two new dealers in the UK for the Varidome range of band sprayers. Challis Reed Ltd will be responsible for Varidome sales and service in East Anglia whereas John Rhodes AS Ltd will look after the Central region.
Commenting on the new appointments, Toby Whatley, UK Sales Manager at Micron, said: “Since the launch of the first commercial unit in 2010 as a three metre wide sprayer, the Varidome developed into a complete range of highly technical, user-tailored spraying solutions capable of treating up to 12 metres in one pass and simultaneously applying multiple products. With a 3 star LERAPs rating and proven 95 per cent plus drift reduction, Varidome provides farmers with an alternative method of weed control where the conventional approach is failing and has proven to both improve spraying results and cut costs, accounting for the sprayers’ fast uptake amongst growers. We are pleased to announce the appointment of John Rhodes and Challis Reed, two highly respected names in agriculture as our new Varidome dealers. Having the brand represented by these knowledgeable companies will allow us to have close contact with the end user in order to continue with our tailored approach, as well as offer a fast, reliable and personal service.”
Micron’s Varidome S3 100HiFlo band sprayer won the prestigious gold award in the Sprayers category of this year’s IMMAs (International Machinery Manufacturers’ Awards) which took place at the Cereals 2015 event.
Launched by Cereals organiser Haymarket Exhibitions in 2014, IMMAs recognise the best new farm equipment sold in the UK and aim to reward equipment that demonstrates innovation, effectiveness and value.
Micron’s Varidome S3 100HiFlo incorporates patented double-membrane technology that allows farmers to reduce drift, cut costs and improve weed control. The sprayer incorporates a shielded design to minimize spray drift which also means that non-selective products can be used where available. Each shield is mounted on ground following carriages to smoothen the travel and further reduce the drift.
Varidome S3 100HiFlo model represents the culmination of Micron’s innovation and continuous research and development for arable farmers. Specifically aimed at cereals and root crops, the sprayer features a 6 metre hydraulically folding toolbar with ground following carriages fitted with the new innovative Varidome 100HiFlo spray shields which feature a unique patented double membrane skirt around the base. The double membrane has an inner section that prevents spray material coming into contact with the outer section. The shape of the outer section is also tapered each end to push the crop away from the area being treated. These features combined ensure that no spray comes into contact with the outer membrane hence eliminating any risk of chemical transfer into the crop and subsequent crop damage.
To prove their DRT (Drift Reduction Technology) credentials, Micron have conducted extensive wind tunnel testing as a result of which Varidome 100HiFlo shields achieved a 3 star LERAP accreditation – the highest UK rating attainable. Furthermore, the shields actually have the potential to reduce spray drift by over 95%.
As well as its unique shield design, Varidome S3 100HiFlo sprayer incorporates new triple shield carriages which allow it to achieve closer shield spacing, making it ideal for work in narrowly planted crops.
Varidome S3 100HiFlo comes complete with an over-the-row spray line and Micron Dual Spray Tank. The dual spray system means users can simultaneously apply two products – e.g. a non-selective herbicide under the shield and a second product such as selective herbicide, fungicide or insecticide directly over the crop.
Commenting on Varidome’s innovative technology, the IMMA judges said: “The Varidome’s inter-row shielded band sprayer gives drift-free spraying of weeds without affecting crops. This is certainly a technique that offers a lot of potential for the future.”
Micron have appointed Yorkton Aircraft Service in Yorkton, SK as a distributor for Micronair atomisers and other aerial spray equipment in Canada. This was announced at the Canadian Aerial Applicators Conference in Winnipeg in February 2015, where Yorkton had a booth and display of
Micronair atomisers. Micron’s Technical Manager also participated and was on hand to advise current and potential users of Micronair equipment.
Commenting on the recent appointment, Haydn Beddows, Micron Group Sales Director said “We are delighted to have Yorkton Aircraft Service as our new distributor and we look forward to working with Cheryl and Allan Denesowych and their team to support our customers in Canada. We plan to work closely with Yorkton and we look forward to participating in their spray calibration clinic which is taking place week commencing 25th May 2015.”
See www.yorktonaircraft.com for more details.
