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ET is not Extra-Terrestrial
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By Colin Mumford (20 Jan 06 15:00)
ET, the often quoted, but never quite explained. What is it? and should we be interested in it? Does it mean evergreen turf? electric trimmers?, elm trees? or extra-terrestrial? The answers to these and many more questions are deeply embedded in the soil-plant-water continuum, and this article aims to unravel a tiny bit of its mystery. - Read Article
Calculating the Distribution Uniformity of Irrigated Areas
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By Steve Prinn (17 Jan 06 15:00)
Although it may be hard to imagine as you read this, but some of you will this summer, be struggling for water. It seems that every year the well runs a little drier and the threat of global warming looms a little larger. We never really miss water and to a certain extent the climate in the UK is on our side, so… we may have to go a couple of weeks but on the whole we know that rain is probably around the corner. However when times are dry, even for brief periods, the effects of water applied through the irrigation system become apparent or perhaps it should be more correctly stated that the effects of non-uniform application of water become apparent. - Read Article
Lord Bach to address the Amenity Forum Conference
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By Press Release (13 Jan 06 11:30)
Lord Bach, Parliamentary Under Secretary at Defra will deliver the keynote speech to set the scene at the Amenity Forum Conference which focuses on safeguarding the environment, complying with regulations and following ‘Best Practice’ in the Amenity sector. - Read Article
Modern Sports Surfaces
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By Laurence Gale MSc (06 Jan 06 13:00)
The Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE) is running a series of technical meetings throughout 2006. The first one of the year is to be held on Monday 9th January 2006 at the Stumble Inn at Cranfield University, Silsoe, Bedfordshire. The meeting starts at 19.30 hrs. Entry is free and the meeting room is alongside the student bar where light refreshments are served. - Read Article
Sports Turf Apprenticeship - on track to beat national completion rate average by over 50%
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By Press Release (16 Dec 05 10:00)
Chris Robson, Manager of Zenith Apprenticeships at Warwickshire College, said, “Warwickshire College’s completion rate for the Sports Turf Apprenticeship stands at an impressive 85%. Last year’s national average was 25%, and everything is pointing to a similar rate this year – the national average at May 2005 was only at 25% as well.
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NTF Raise the standard in Blackpool
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By Laurence Gale MSc (13 Dec 05 11:00)
This year's NTF continued to raise the standard in education provision for the turf grass industry. Over 45 presentations were delivered to the 400 plus delegates who attended the four-day conference. - Read Article
Water usage efficiency: An environmental must
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By Martyn Jones (04 Dec 05 9:00)
Conserving water resources is not merely a matter of irrigating less frequently or less intensely. It is a matter of ensuring maximum efficiency by preventing run-off, ensuring uniform infiltration into a sward, adjusting quantities and frequencies to suit the desired grass species and soil type, modifying applications in recognition of micro-climate variations, minimising evaporation losses, avoiding leakages, and accurate targeting of the area. - Read Article
The Answer Lies in the Soil
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By Martyn Jones (02 Dec 05 10:00)
The principles of soil physics are many and complex. Incorrect assumptions are often made and misdirected management decisions are taken. Consequently, irreparable damage, with far-reaching repercussions can occur. Inappropriate aeration practices or topdressing applications can dramatically affect the performance of a rootzone and, subsequently, the health of a grass sward. - Read Article
A new book on top-dressing released
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By Anne Wilson (02 Dec 05 8:00)
A new book, written by Dr Stephen Baker, will be published by STRI in February 2006. It replaces his popular but now out of print “Sands for Sports Turf Construction and Maintenance”, first published in 1990-details inside - Read Article
Fertiliser Usage: The Do’s and Don’ts
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By Martyn Jones (01 Dec 05 9:50)
Apart from the developments in pesticide formulations, the number of options for nutrient applications is possibly the element of turfgrass management that has seen most changes and product introductions. Various slow- or controlled-release formulations have been introduced; liquid formulations for foliar application has become more widely used; new organic and synthetic products have been developed; and different micro-nutrient carriers have provided more predictable release patterns and availability. - Read Article
Encouraging wildlife on the Golf Course
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By Martyn Jones (30 Nov 05 22:05)
As grounds managers, whether on a golf course, sports ground, or other amenity area, we are increasingly aware of our duties and responsibilities to nature and the environment. Working sympathetically with, and in close harmony to, wildlife and the forces of nature is a challenge that can be both frustrating and rewarding-details inside - Read Article
SportSURF introduce new surface research community.
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By Laurence Gale MSc (25 Nov 05 10:15) - 1 comment
More than sixty delegates were brought together for the first inaugural meeting of SportSURF held at Loughborough University. SportSURF are a newly formed research network group set up to discuss the study of sports surfaces, and their interaction with the users. .
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Enter to win the Bill Adams Literary Awards 2005/6
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By Laurence Gale MSc (24 Nov 05 16:00) - 4 comments
The Bill Adams Literary Award will give students and Pitchcare members the opportunity to submit a written piece of work on any subject relating to the sports turf industry. Winning entries will be published on the website and in the Pitchcare magazine. - Read Article
STRI Makes it easy to access Turfgrass Literature
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By Anne Wilson (18 Nov 05 16:00)
Back issues of STRI’s magazine “International Turfgrass Bulletin” are now available on-line for easy access via STRI’s website, www.stri.co.uk.
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Do you have problems with your Committee or your Members? What can you do to lessen the conflict?
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By Martyn Jones (18 Nov 05 9:00)
Life was never meant to be easy. We can’t expect to get on with everyone all of the time. When managing golf courses or sports grounds, conflict is par for the course at some stage. It would be a great job if there weren’t any golfers or sportsmen. If only things were different!
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Essential management Skills-1st Course Full. New Course Dates announced
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By Ellie Tait (15 Nov 05 11:00)
Following the excellent take up of places on our new 2-day management course, we're pleased to announce that the next course will be held on Thursday 12th January and Thursday 12th April 2006 at Leicester Tigers Rugby Club.
For more information, see the Education and Training section where you can now register and pay online or read on - Read Article
Blackpool-where fun and learning come together
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By Martyn Jones (15 Nov 05 9:10)
The National Turfgrass Foundation Conference in Blackpool this year promises to be a fun week, both socially and educationally. High quality speakers in the fun capital of the UK! What could be better? More details inside - Read Article
Poa annua: New control methods!
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By Martyn Jones (14 Nov 05 13:00)
Where large percentages of Poa annua exist in mature turf, chemical control of the species is fraught with difficulties. Rapid killing of the weed grass in well-established swards would result in unacceptable loss of ground cover; in many cases, as much as 100%. Such devastation is unlikely to be acceptable, other than in a few exceptional cases. - Read Article
TGA under new administration
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By Ellie Tait (09 Nov 05 18:00)
Following the overwhelming success of its Turf Show this summer and the retirement of its long standing Chief Executive David Clarke, the Turfgrass Growers’ Association has completed the handover of its administration to the Processed Vegetable Growers’ Association (PVGA)-details inside - Read Article
Growth Stimulants: Facts and Fallacies
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By Martyn Jones (07 Nov 05 9:00) - 1 comment
Are you sometimes confused by the varied claims made by suppliers of growth stimulants, Biostimulants, soil conditioners, nutritional additives, and so on? If so, the National Turfgrass Foundation ‘In Pursuit of Excellence’ Conference 2005 will help you unravel some of the mysteries and help you separate the facts from the fallacies of such products.
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