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Remedial work at the SWALEC Stadium
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Fertiliser Usage: The Do’s and Don’ts
1 Dec 2005 -
Training -
Martyn Jones
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.
Encouraging wildlife on the Golf Course
30 Nov 2005 -
Training -
Martyn Jones
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
SportSURF introduce new surface research community.
25 Nov 2005 -
Training -
Laurence Gale MSc
- 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. .
Enter to win the Bill Adams Literary Awards 2005/6
24 Nov 2005 -
Training -
Laurence Gale MSc
- 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.
STRI Makes it easy to access Turfgrass Literature
18 Nov 2005 -
Training -
Anne Wilson
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.
Do you have problems with your Committee or your Members? What can you do to lessen the conflict?
18 Nov 2005 -
Training -
Martyn Jones
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!
Essential management Skills-1st Course Full. New Course Dates announced
15 Nov 2005 -
Training -
Ellie Parry
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
Blackpool-where fun and learning come together
15 Nov 2005 -
Training -
Martyn Jones
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
Poa annua: New control methods!
14 Nov 2005 -
Training -
Martyn Jones
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.
TGA under new administration
9 Nov 2005 -
Training -
Ellie Parry
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
Growth Stimulants: Facts and Fallacies
7 Nov 2005 -
Training -
Martyn Jones
- 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.
Blackpool: Where Fun and Learning Come Together
5 Nov 2005 -
Training -
Press Release
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?
Fescue culture: How sustainable is it?
3 Nov 2005 -
Training -
Martyn Jones
- 10 comments
Whilst many golf course managers and head greenkeepers might relish the thought of being able to maintain high quality fescue greens, few can actually boast that they have more than a relatively small percentage presence of the species in their greens. More Inside.
Harrogate Week 2006 to deliver outstanding training
31 Oct 2005 -
Training -
Press Release
The GTC is encouraging greenkeepers and their employers to get the most out of Harrogate Week 2006, including an impressive education programme.
Pesticides Training and Certification – An Update
31 Oct 2005 -
Training -
Ian Gower
- 1 comment
The new Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Plant Protection Products which replaces the old “Green Code” is due for publication early on the new year. A separate amenity leaflet is to be prepared to assist in the communication of the new Code of Practice to amenity users. More Inside.
BIGGA award CPD credits for NTF Conference, Blackpool 2005
28 Oct 2005 -
Training -
Martyn Jones
BIGGA members registered on the Continuing Professional Development Scheme and working towards Master Greenkeeper status can claim their CPD credits for attending all or part of the comprehensive programme on offer at the National Turfgrass Foundation ‘In Pursuit of Excellence’ Conference to be staged at the Hilton Hotel, Blackpool, 5th to 8th December 2005 inclusive. More Inside.
New lecturer appointed at Myerscough College
28 Oct 2005 -
Training -
Jennifer Stocks
The Sportsturf team at Myerscough College welcomes a new addition to the teaching team this month. Dr. Andy Owen has joined the College from the Sports Turf Research Institute-details inside
Influx of diseases
28 Oct 2005 -
Training -
Laurence Gale MSc
Autumn is a time of the year when we usually see a greater influx of disease’s in turfgrass swards. This is mainly due to a combination of factors prevailing at the same time. Diseases of turf grasses result from infection by living organisms such as a fungus, bacteria, virus or nematode. A susceptible plant, favourable environment and a plant disease causal agent must be present over a period of time for a disease to occur.
LDCA Drainage Day at Bisham Abbey
24 Oct 2005 -
Training -
Laurence Gale MSc
Well over 50 delegates attended the recent Land Drainage Contractors Association (LDCA) Drainage Day held at Bisham Abbey’s National Sports Centre in Buckinghamshire.
Pitch Quality – a case of fine tuning
17 Oct 2005 -
Training -
Marke Jennings-Temple
Managing natural turf winter sports pitches is a challenge and one that many Groundsmen around the UK rise to every day. As the emphasis on a science-based approach increases, and the solutions that are put into use become ever more complex, there is a need to ensure that research is directly linked to something that will aid the Groundsman (or woman) in their battle to produce a pitch that looks good, can support play throughout the wet winter months but is also safe.
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