Want to get news alerts delivered direct to your inbox? Edit your email preferences.
Going Dutch on Weed Control!
3 hours ago by: andy dixon
"What is the point when 97% of herbicides are used by private ..."
Build it and they will come... a report on the Isle of Man's first seminar for the industry
19 hours ago by: petermarkcraig
"Thank you for those very kind words Mike. I genuinely felt t ..."
Will it take hose pipe bans and Drought Orders to see legislative compliance?
2 days ago by: vid
"Hi Dave, this may be of help to well financed or municipal s ..."
Build it and they will come... a report on the Isle of Man's first seminar for the industry
4 days ago by: Pitchcare Peter
"Who's a fantastic tool? 'Genius' might be slightly overst ..."
Build it and they will come... a report on the Isle of Man's first seminar for the industry
4 days ago by: Cranfield
"A fantastic tool for promoting our wonderful industry and th ..."
By Anne Wilson in General News on 23rd Jul 2005 9:00
STRI plays host to International Researchers
On 13 July, STRI played host to 98 international researchers from the ITRC (International Turfgrass Research Conference) on a glorious sunny day in Bingley.
The ITRC conference, organised by the International Turfgrass Society, is held every four years. This year is the 10th conference and the main programme was held in Llandudno, North Wales, from 10-15 July. The first conference, held in Harrogate in 1969, was co-hosted by STRI.
The visitors enjoyed a combined presentation from STRI's Soils and Sports Surface Science team and the Turfgrass Biology and Environment team, followed by a tour of the trials grounds. Lunch was taken at Oakwood Hall Hotel.
The party then drove back over the Pennines to pay a visit to the City of Manchester Stadium, home to Manchester City F.C.; the pitch was designed and project managed by STRI in 2003.
The stadium was developed in two stages; initially built to host the Commonwealth Games in July 2002, STRI designed and managed the central grassed area. Immediately after the games, the athletic track and infield area were removed and the level of this central area reduced to accommodate additional seating for Manchester City. The new central pitch was then constructed in readiness for the start of the 2003 football season.
Read more articles in General News, by Anne Wilson or from July 2005.
