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See the future of turf disease control at BTME
Harrogate Week -
By Press Release (18 Jan 08 10:00)
Turf managers and agronomists are invited to Look Forward to the Future of Turf Disease Control at BTME next week (22-24 January). Syngenta and Scotts Professional will be hosting a seminar featuring leading turf researcher, Dr Ruth Mann of STRI, at 4.30pm on Tuesday 22 January, in the King’s Suite at the event’s Harrogate International Centre venue.
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Daconil Weather Stik
Industry News -
By Press Release (18 Jan 08 9:00)
Results of independent trials have proven the curative activity of Daconil Weather Stik, which could help turf managers counter the increasing incidence of Fusarium in mild, wet conditions this winter.
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Sand drainage experts team up at Blec
Industry News -
By Charmian Robinson (17 Jan 08 17:00)
Three of the UK’s leading exponents of sand slitting techniques for sportsturf drainage have joined forces. - Read Article
Top Safety Accreditation for Bourne Sports Amenity Ltd
Industry News -
By Press Release (17 Jan 08 15:00)
Bourne Amenity Ltd is one of the latest group of successful companies to
join a leading edge scheme, designed to help industry improve its safety
record. - Read Article
HMS Collingwood sportsground is kept shipshape with Speedcut
Industry News -
By Mike Beardall (17 Jan 08 15:00)
THE ROYAL NAVY sportsground at HMS Collingwood, Gosport, has been extensively drained by Speedcut Contractors of Oxford.
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Weed control - a grave issue ...
Consultancy -
By Richard Minton (16 Jan 08 16:00)
Many local authority policy makers appear to have taken their eye of the weed control ball and could be in danger of being overrun by weeds in their communities, warns leading independent weed control consultant, Richard Minton. - Read Article
Writtle College launches horticultural scholarship
Training -
By Press Release (16 Jan 08 16:00)
A £6000 scholarship is being offered for one lucky student to study horticulture at the College. - Read Article
New - High Tip at Low Cost
Industry News -
By Jane Undery (15 Jan 08 13:30)
For 2008, Etesia has announced that end users now have the opportunity to increase the scope of their Hydro 124DS ride-on rotary through the addition of a revolutionary low-cost (MHD124) accessory designed to convert the machine’s grass collector from ground-emptying to hydraulic ‘high-tip’ emptying. - Read Article
Cadets On Parade
General News -
By Laurence Gale MSc (14 Jan 08 15:25)
One of the objectives of Pitchcare is to keep our members up to date with new products by involving practising Groundsmen and Greenkeepers in appraisals of these new products - Read Article
Golf course drainage solutions from Blec
Harrogate Week -
By John Reynolds (14 Jan 08 15:00)
Blec are set to revolutionise drainage problems on golf courses with their latest creation which has been specifically designed and developed for use on fine turf areas such as golf greens, tees and fairways. - Read Article
New Bayer fungicide dedicated to turf disease control
Industry News -
By Dr Terry Mabbett (14 Jan 08 12:00)
Fusarium patch caused by the fungus Microdochium [Fusarium] nivale is the most widespread, frequent and damaging disease of professional sports turf from the highlands of Scotland to the south coast of England. - Read Article
Thatch - ... some things never change!
Consultancy -
By Ken Barber (13 Jan 08 8:00)
Head Greenkeeper KEN BARBER goes to great depths to explain the problems and solutions to excessive thatch
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Walk-Behind rotary mower range expands to six models for 2008
Industry News -
By Mike Bird (11 Jan 08 16:00)
Professional and residential users will have a choice of five all-new Massey Ferguson walk-behind rotary mowers for the 2008 season.
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ALS Celebrates 20 years with New Premises
Industry News -
By Press Release (11 Jan 08 15:00)
Amenity Land Services Ltd of Telford is celebrating completing its 20th year in business with a move to larger, modern, custom built premises at Allscott near Wellington. Shropshire. - Read Article
Dial-in for perfect Hydration and win a trip to play golf in the USA
Industry News -
By Carol Dutton (11 Jan 08 8:00)
Dial-In to the perfect hydration solution for your turf and you could be in line for a trip to the New York to play golf on two top courses - including a recent US Open venue. - Read Article
Sun Shines on Inagural GCSAI President's Cup
Industry News -
By Press Release (10 Jan 08 14:00)
The sun shone brightly on the Southeast region as they lifted the inaugural GCSAI President’s Cup sponsored by Scotts. - Read Article
When autumn leaves start to fall
General News -
By Laurence Gale MSc (10 Jan 08 12:00)
Leaf collection has come a long way in a relatively short time. I well remember, back in the late seventies, the many hours spent raking leaves into piles and chucking them into a trailer with leaf boards. - Read Article
2008 seed catalogues now available to download
Industry News -
By Ellie Tait (10 Jan 08 11:00) - 2 comments
British Seed Houses’ 2008 seed catalogues are now available to download from its amenity website at www.bshamenity.com.
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New Power Pruner from Echo
Industry News -
By Press Release (09 Jan 08 15:00)
ECHO have released a new power pruner, the PPT-265ES, an ideal choice for tree surgeons and landscapers. - Read Article
Back to basics!
Local Authority -
By Laurence Gale MSc (09 Jan 08 10:20) - 1 comment
When Compulsory Competitive Tendering was introduced into local authorities it quickly led to a decline in groundsmanship skills. Now, councils are, once again, in control of their own workforce and beginning to train their staff. - Read Article
