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Landini launches 6544 ‘large compact’ tractor with attractive all-in specification
Saltex -
By Press Release (26 Jul 08 11:30)
The Landini 6544 ‘large compact’ tractor, which will be launched to the groundscare sector at the SALTEX show, has features and a base specification more often seen on higher horsepower models.
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Headland's Trees Offset Carbon Footprint
Golf -
By Carol Dutton (26 Jul 08 10:00)
More than 600 trees have been planted on golf courses all over the UK as a result of Headland Amenity’s initiative designed to offset the company’s carbon footprint. - Read Article
Mark Jolliffe - What are you like?
General Sports -
By Editor (25 Jul 08 9:30)
Mark Jolliffe, Head Groundsman at Taunton School - quiet at times but full of determination, apparently! - Read Article
Full kit on display at Wiedenmann UK’s base
Industry News -
By Press Release (25 Jul 08 8:00)
The cry of “Get your kit out” can mean lots of things to different people. - Read Article
The winter pitch crisis
General Sports -
By Gordon Jaaback (25 Jul 08 8:00) - 1 comment
Consultant agronomist, Gordon Jaaback, asks what value are modern well-equipped schools if outdoor sports facilities are neglected? Only on the sportsfield can children experience a microcosm of life - learning to succeed, to fail, to win, to lose and, above all, to respect one another.
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Liebherr-Rental Adds Seppi Mulcher to Attachments Hirefleet
Industry News -
By Press Release (24 Jul 08 10:00)
In a continuing purchasing drive as Liebherr-Rental Limited grows and augments its versatile and specialist rental fleet, the company has now added a Seppi 150 BMS Mulcher from distributors Lamberhurst Engineering.
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New' More powerful diesel engine for Cushman Turf-Truckster
Industry News -
By Peter Driver (24 Jul 08 9:50)
Ransomes Jacobsen, the Ipswich based turf maintenance equipment manufacturer, has introduced an engine upgrade to the diesel engine power unit on the Cushman Turf-Truckster. - Read Article
Breaching plant defences
Consultancy -
By Dr Kate Entwistle (23 Jul 08 9:15)
The visible symptoms of disease that develop on the sward are generally our initial indication that the turf has become infected by a pathogen. However, prior to the development of these symptoms, the pathogen has had to go through a series of different processes both on the surface of the plant and inside the plant cells, in order for the plant to show these detrimental symptoms. - Read Article
Jacobsen rough mower working almost non stop at Barnham Broom
Industry News -
By Peter Driver (23 Jul 08 9:00)
A Jacobsen HR 5111 wide area rough mower, purchased from local Ransomes Jacobsen dealer Bartram Professional, is working five days a week from April to September at Barnham Broom Golf & Country Club in Norfolk. - Read Article
Robert Jones Diaries
Golf -
By Rob Jones (23 Jul 08 9:00)
Rob Jones is part of the Ohio State University’s programme for young greenkeepers. In part VI of his diary he talks about preparing his course for two competitions, a visit to the GCSAA Golf Industry show in Orlando, the 17th green at TPC Sawgrass and seeing the Leeds Rhinos beat the Queensland Knights! - Read Article
New Area Sales Manager appointed at Etesia
Industry News -
By Press Release (23 Jul 08 8:00)
Etesia UK Ltd is pleased to announce that Phil Catley has been appointed Area Sales Manager for the South West and Southern England. In his new role, 26-year-old Phil will provide sales and support to Etesia’s specialist dealers in the territory, including involvement with local shows, demonstrations and open days.
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New Grounds Care Hire Company chooses Ransomes Jacobsen Equipment
Industry News -
By Peter Driver (22 Jul 08 9:00) - 1 comment
New hire company Acacia Groundcare Equipment Rental has opted for a selection of turf maintenance equipment including six of the latest award-winning Ransomes HR 3300T out-front rotary mowers, manufactured at the Ipswich factory of Ransomes Jacobsen.
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New.... low cost High-Tip Ride on Rotary
Saltex -
By Press Release (22 Jul 08 8:00) - 1 comment
To help end users combat rising high prices when buying new outdoor power equipment and machinery, Etesia is launching an ‘economy’ high-tip ride-on rotary at this year’s show.
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Get trained at Saltex 2008 -Aluminium Phosphide Training Course
Saltex -
By Press Release (22 Jul 08 8:00)
Sherriff Amenity will be running an aluminium phosphide training course during this year's Saltex exhibition.
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Police called to kick off cheeky fans
Football -
By Press Release (21 Jul 08 14:00)
It was billed as a landmark and cost a cool £1 million, but cheeky football fans are using Walsall FC’s new training ground as their own personal park.
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New Jacobsen AR522 Fine cut rotary Mower with Trimtek Cutting Decks
Industry News -
By Peter Driver (21 Jul 08 9:00)
Ransomes Jacobsen, the Ipswich based turf maintenance equipment manufacturer, has introduced the Jacobsen AR522 fine cut rotary mower.
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Crossing the divide
General Sports -
By Megan Hood (20 Jul 08 9:00) - 2 comments
Two years ago Megan Hood left her native New Zealand to join the STRI to work as a regional agronomist in the North of England. Now she is heading back to take up a senior position with the New Zealand Sports Turf Institute. - Read Article
20% of Scots golf clubs 'in financial difficulty'
Golf -
By Press Release (20 Jul 08 8:00)
AS GOLF'S multi-millionaires battle it out today for the £4 million-plus Open Championship prize money, Scottish golf business experts predict as many as 20% of Scotland's cash-strapped golf clubs are performing well below par, with some threatened with extinction.
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Muck-truck @ Saltex 2008 Stand Nos: DAA 31,33,35
Saltex -
By Lance Bassett (19 Jul 08 8:00)
The Muck-truck is the market leader in micro pedestrian dumpers, being designed in the UK and manufactured on three continents for worldwide distribution. - Read Article
Desert Turf care wins Ransomes Jacobsen's Distributor award for 2007
Industry News -
By Peter Driver (18 Jul 08 12:00)
Desert Turf Care of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, is the Ransomes Jacobsen Distributor of the Year for 2007. Not only did they win the Ipswich-based turf equipment manufacturer’s most prestigious accolade, they were also winners of the International Distributor of the Year award. - Read Article
