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Badgers and the Law
Consultancy -
By Editor (15 Mar 08 10:00)
For conservationists the increase in the badger population is a huge success story. - Read Article
Jacobsen seven unit fairway mower is first choice for Whitekirk Golf & Country Club
Industry News -
By Peter Driver (15 Mar 08 9:00)
Bruce Mathieson is Head Greenkeeper at Whitekirk Golf and Country Club and is a passionate advocate for the Jacobsen LF-4677, a wide area fairway mower that he purchased from his local RANSOMES JACOBSEN dealer, Fairways GM of Kinross. - Read Article
Campey demonstrate new Raycam Carrier Turf models
General News -
By Editor (14 Mar 08 16:00) - 1 comment
Campey's are demonstrating their new machines at various venues throughout the UK and ireland - Read Article
Parts training places up for grabs
Industry News -
By Steve Mitchell (14 Mar 08 12:55)
Applications are already being received from John Deere dealers for places on the 2008/2009 Parts Tech training programme for aspiring parts apprentices.
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Green - such a versatile colour
Industry News -
By Ellie Tait (14 Mar 08 11:00)
From lush landscaping and manicured lawns to 90° angles on London landmarks, a remarkable ‘stay-green’ grass from the UK’s largest seed producer is proving a hit with customers.
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Facts, Formulations & Fundamentals 3
Consultancy -
By Kevin Timms (14 Mar 08 9:00) - 2 comments
Part three of a series of three articles written by Kevin Timms Sports Turf Advisor NZ Sports Turf Institute on the Facts Formulations & Fundamentals of Fertilisers
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Jacobsen fine cut mower improves sward presentation at Isle of Wedmore
Industry News -
By Peter Driver (14 Mar 08 9:00)
The greenkeeping team at Isle of Wedmore Golf Club in Somerset are improving the quality and presentation of their semi-rough following the purchase of a Jacobsen AR5 fine cut rotary mower from local Ransomes Jacobsen dealer, TH White Ltd.
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The Princess Royal visits Plumpton College
Training -
By Press Release (14 Mar 08 8:30)
The Princess Royal was taken on a conducted tour of various parts of the college where she was welcomed by staff and students.
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Moss and algae on sports surfaces
Consultancy -
By Laurence Gale MSc (13 Mar 08 14:00) - 2 comments
With the inclement, milder, wet weather recently experienced in most parts of the country we are seeing a significant rise in algae and moss problems on turf and on artificial sports surfaces. - Read Article
Acclaimed Surrey GC extends Massey Ferguson tractor fleet
Industry News -
By Mike Bird (13 Mar 08 9:00)
The Wisley Golf Club in Surrey has taken delivery of three new Massey Ferguson compact tractors to assist with day-to-day maintenance of the club’s Robert Trent Jones Jnr signature golf course, comprising three distinctive and challenging loops of nine holes.
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Top Goals for Top Gear!
Industry News -
By Press Release (13 Mar 08 8:00)
Friday night’s TV is set to be dominated by the BBC’s Sport Relief extravaganza. At 10pm on BBC 2, sit down, turn on and strap yourself in as the Top Gear boys take on that genteel classic ‘Ground Force’. - Read Article
Facts, Formulations & Fundamentals 2
Consultancy -
By Kevin Timms (12 Mar 08 11:00)
Fertilisers and their use are at the core of successful, every-day turf management. Yet for many turf managers and prospective turf practitioners they remain somewhat of a mystery.
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VERTI-DRAIN brings major benefits for Denbigh Golf Club
Industry News -
By Press Release (12 Mar 08 9:00)
A Verti-Drain from Charterhouse Machinery, and a long-term relationship with the local dealership, is proving a winning formula for Denbigh Golf Club. - Read Article
LDCA Council and Members Day at BLEC
Industry News -
By Charmian Robinson (12 Mar 08 8:00)
The most recent Council and Members Day of the LDCA was hosted by BLEC Landscaping and Equipment at their premises in Deeping St James, nr Peterborough.
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Hayes-y day in Paradise for Oatridge students
Training -
By Press Release (11 Mar 08 17:00)
Students from Oatridge College in West Lothian have been learning what it takes to keep the green, green grass of Celtic Park in top condition. - Read Article
A New Lease of Life
Synthetics -
By Press Release (11 Mar 08 8:50)
A synthetic sports surface will not last forever. Paradoxically, something that is ‘artificial’ actually has a life expectancy, usually of around 10 years in the case of older surfaces.
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Divided We Fall
Editorial -
By John Richards (10 Mar 08 10:00) - 1 comment
I’m not a Groundsman or a Greenkeeper. Nor am I, come to that, anyone who has any particular detailed knowledge of this sports turf industry. - Read Article
Facts Formulations & Fundamentals of Fertilisers
Consultancy -
By Kevin Timms (10 Mar 08 9:00)
Fertilisers and their use are at the core of successful, every-day turf management. Yet for many turf managers and prospective turf practitioners they remain somewhat of a mystery. - Read Article
Ed Combest Wins IGCEMA Edwin Budding Award sponsored by Ransomes Jacobsen
Industry News -
By Peter Driver (08 Mar 08 12:00)
Ed Combest, retired professor from Lake City Community College in Lake City, Florida, is the inaugural winner of the International Golf Course Equipment Managers Association (IGCEMA) Edwin Budding Award, sponsored by Ransomes Jacobsen, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company.
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New turf fungicide dedicated to speed and endurance
Industry News -
By Dr Terry Mabbett (07 Mar 08 8:00)
Fusarium patch can harm the health and integrity of UK professional sports turf at any time of the year. - Read Article
