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Stick to contact activity to preserve turf quality
2 weeks ago -
General Sports -
Mark Sanderson
The winter weather conditions have proved tough for turf, and there’s more to come with rough weather conditions and high disease pressure. With turf still growing slowly, an application of powerful contact Daconil WeatherStik could see surfaces safely through to the spring.
New Heritage Maxx gains approval in Ireland
14th Feb 2010 -
Industry -
Mark Sanderson
New Heritage Maxx from Syngenta is now approved for use in Ireland, just a month after gaining full approval for the UK and will be available for treatments starting in the spring. Heritage Maxx utilises a unique five-way action to target a magnificent seven turf diseases and protect turf quality.
New Syngenta Turf Nozzles now available
8th Feb 2010 -
Industry -
Mark Sanderson
Syngenta has launched a package of application tools and advice to help turf managers get the best possible results from all spray applications. The Art of Application tools are now available direct from Syngenta. Lucky winners of the Syngenta BTME Turf Nozzle prize draw have also been announced.
New Heritage Maxx works faster and for longer
25th Jan 2010 -
Harrogate Week -
Mark Sanderson
A new easy to use turf fungicide from Syngenta works faster and gives longer lasting results against the broadest spectrum of turf diseases – including foliar and soil borne pathogens. Heritage Maxx incorporates the revolutionary Syngenta Maxx liquid formulation technology.
New Syngenta Turf Nozzles get spray application on target
24th Jan 2010 -
Harrogate Week -
Mark Sanderson
New Syngenta Turf Nozzles launched at BTME 2010 have been specifically designed to improve the targeting of spray applications in turf and achieve better results for sprayer operators.
Big Thaw reveals Fusarium infection
28th Dec 2009 -
Consultancy -
Mark Sanderson
Fusarium Patch will have been developing on turf surfaces, insulated under the blanket of snow. As the big thaw goes on, disease can quickly breakout on wet leaves. An application of contact fungicide Daconil Weather Stik now will help prevent damage occurring.
Win NEW Syngenta turf nozzles at BTME 2010
10th Dec 2009 -
Harrogate Week -
Mark Sanderson
Syngenta will launch an entirely new concept in sprayer nozzle technology at BTME next month. The innovative nozzles have been designed specifically to improve application in turf. Turf managers and spray operators will be able to see the nozzles in action on Syngenta stand B38 at the show, as well as an early opportunity to win a set of nozzles for their sprayer.
Multi-active Instrata gives long term disease control
11th Nov 2009 -
Industry -
Mark Sanderson
Most turf surfaces will already have the Fusarium pathogen on leaves and in thatch. With the risk of disease outbreaks forecast to be high all week, turf managers can utilise the multi-active Instrata for greater flexibility and long lasting protection.
On-line podcasts to improve turf spray application
30th Oct 2009 -
General News -
Mark Sanderson
Sharpen up your Turf Health
25th Oct 2009 -
Industry -
Mark Sanderson
A nationwide roadshow of seminars, organised by Syngenta and Bernhard and Company, has provided greenkeepers and turf managers with key tips and advice to promote healthy turf ready for the rigours of winter, along with the latest research and findings of leading US turfgrass advisor, Professor Karl Danneberger.
Danneberger on campaign tour to cut turf wear
5th Oct 2009 -
Golf -
Mark Sanderson
Dr Karl Danneberger, Professor at Ohio State University, will begin a tour of Britain this month, to present his latest findings on turf health management that can present faster and more consistent putting surfaces..
High speed systemic suits cooling conditions
27th Sep 2009 -
General News -
Mark Sanderson
The high speed systemic activity of Banner MAXX increases the chance for green keepers and turf managers to effectively prevent Fusarium damage as growing conditions slow down through the autumn. It has also proven especially effective for Leaf Spot control in stadium sports turf.
First Rescue delivery on course to restore Fescue
19th Sep 2009 -
Golf -
Mark Sanderson
The world’s first commercial supplies of the revolutionary new Syngenta herbicide for turf, Rescue, have arrived in the UK, with the first bottles delivered straight to St Andrews Links,
Rescue Resources give on-line help to greenkeepers
16th Sep 2009 -
Golf -
Mark Sanderson
Many green keepers will be using the innovative new selective herbicide for the first time this autumn.
Seminars to sharpen up Turf Health Programmes
24th Aug 2009 -
Industry -
Mark Sanderson
Syngenta and Bernhard and Company have joined forces to provide greenkeepers and turf managers with a series of seminars to help get turf in shape for the challenge of winter. The seminars, running this October, will include a presentation from leading US turf researcher, Dr Karl Danneberger of Ohio State University
Assess Ryegrass now to map out Rescue use
20th Aug 2009 -
Industry -
Mark Sanderson
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Late summer turf growth gives an ideal opportunity to assess Ryegrass populations and the potential to improve turf quality over the autumn with Rescue selective herbicide programmes, reports Syngenta Technical Manager, Dr Simon Watson.
Syngenta $8m formulation robot launched
9th Aug 2009 -
Industry -
Mark Sanderson
The world’s first design of a robot for the formulation of new turf and crop protection products has been officially opened by HRH The Princess Royal at Syngenta Jealott’s Hill International Research Centre in the UK.
Vari Scary keeps pests on the move
6th Aug 2009 -
Industry -
Mark Sanderson
The new Vari Scary gas gun from Techneat Engineering will keep pigeons and other pests on the move from amenity turf sports areas.
RESCUE Roadshows show the way for Ryegrass removal
6th Aug 2009 -
Golf -
Mark Sanderson
A series of regional RESCUE Roadshows planned to launch the innovative new product this autumn will give greenkeepers the opportunity to see how they can now selectively remove Ryegrass and some other coarse grasses from fine turf surfaces and rough areas.
New Techneat shrouded booms keep spray on target
5th Aug 2009 -
Industry -
Mark Sanderson
A new three-section shrouded boom cover from Techneat Engineering, to be launched at SALTEX 2009, gives greater flexibility for the company’s self-propelled pedestrian sprayer.
