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Seaweed Extract Application in Turfgrass Management
6 Jul 2006 -
Training -
Tim Butler
- 2 comments
Kelp, (which is better known as seaweed) has been used as a fertiliser on turf for many years. I’m sure that many of you have at one stage or another used some form of seaweed extract in your management programmes.
Plant Hormones in Turfgrass Management
29 Jun 2006 -
Training -
Tim Butler
- 5 comments
Plant hormone application has been commonly practised in the turfgrass industry for many years. Many products, often called plant growth regulators containing plant hormones have appeared, however many people are still unclear as to what exactly plant hormones do and why are they needed.
Biostimulating Sportsturf
17 Jun 2006 -
Training -
Tim Butler
Nowadays, turfgrass managers are faced with the daunting task of providing excellent playing surfaces all year round, in the face of greater usage, wear and exceptionally high user expectations.
Sports surfaces , quantifying their performance requirements.
8 Jun 2006 -
Training -
Press Release
There were approximately 40 delegates with a mixture of academics and practitioners including leading figures from the sports surface industry. The workshop packed in a full day of informative debate. Two keynote presentations were given followed by focused debate in the form of Q & A and discussion forums.
Best of Both Worlds
7 Jun 2006 -
Training -
Lynn Hilton
Six major companies have joined together to present two days of working demonstrations and seminar presentations to advise on creating and maintaining both natural and synthetic turf playing surfaces.
Turf Problems Solved
13 Apr 2006 -
Training -
Editor
- 3 comments
Professors A.J Turgeon and J.M Vargas utilise contemporary case studies and technical expertise to educate readers of the most effective practices for tackling and avoiding turf problems. Contains practical, real life case studies, which are an entertaining method to inform and address turf problems.
Writtle College Undergraduates awarded National Certificates from the IOG
31 Mar 2006 -
Training -
Pitchcare's Independent Advisor
- 2 comments
Seven Turf Grass Agronomy students studying degree courses at Writtle College, Chelmsford, were recently awarded the Institute of Groundsmanship’s (IOG) National Practical Certificate in Turf Establishment and Maintenance.
Essential Management Skills Course - New Dates Announced
31 Mar 2006 -
Training -
Ellie Parry
- 1 comment
Venue - Leicester Tigers RFC
Dates - 29th June & 28th September 2006
Now it’s the “Grain Drain”
6 Mar 2006 -
Training -
Colin Adams
Scots greenkeepers a hit on US courses. Two young Scottish-trained greenkeepers will soon find themselves at the heart of meticulous preparations for the 2006 US Open golf championship at New York’s famous Winged Foot club.
CULTIVATION TECHNIQUES – Implementing an optimum programme
25 Feb 2006 -
Training -
Martyn Jones
- Issue 3 - Oct / Nov 2005 - 4 comments
In the first part of this two-part article, Martyn Jones, National Turfgrass Foundation, reviewed techniques in identifying soil physical problems. In this section, various means of correcting deficiencies will be explored and the pro and cons of each method will be evaluated.
Pitchcare competition reminder.
6 Feb 2006 -
Training -
Laurence Gale MSc
Pitchcare competition reminder.
ET is not Extra-Terrestrial
20 Jan 2006 -
Training -
Colin Mumford
- Issue 4 - Christmas 2005
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.
Calculating the Distribution Uniformity of Irrigated Areas
17 Jan 2006 -
Training -
Steve Prinn
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.
Lord Bach to address the Amenity Forum Conference
13 Jan 2006 -
Training -
Press Release
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.
Modern Sports Surfaces
6 Jan 2006 -
Training -
Laurence Gale MSc
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.
Sports Turf Apprenticeship - on track to beat national completion rate average by over 50%
16 Dec 2005 -
Training -
Press Release
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.
NTF Raise the standard in Blackpool
13 Dec 2005 -
Training -
Laurence Gale MSc
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.
Water usage efficiency: An environmental must
4 Dec 2005 -
Training -
Martyn Jones
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.
The Answer Lies in the Soil
2 Dec 2005 -
Training -
Martyn Jones
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.
A new book on top-dressing released
2 Dec 2005 -
Training -
Anne Wilson
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
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