http://www.pitchcare.com/ The most recent 20 articles by Mark Sanderson on Pitchcare - Serving the Turfcare Industry Copyright 2012 Maxwell Amenity Ltd dave@pitchcare.com (Dave Saltman) al@pitchcare.com (Alastair Battrick) en Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:37:33 +0000 Pitchcare's Custom Grown in House CMS 60 http://media.pitchcare.com/static/images/general/newlogo.png http://www.pitchcare.com/ 22 23 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Saturday Sunday Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0000 The sudden freeze in temperatures has stopped turf growth, which can put plants under greater stress and increase susceptibility to disease. A switch to the Contact+ activity of Medallion TL could help reduce risk of disease attack and give long-lasting protection of turf quality. mail@pitchcare.com (Mark Sanderson) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/cold-snap-triggers-contact-switch.html http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/cold-snap-triggers-contact-switch.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0000 mail@pitchcare.com (Mark Sanderson) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/smooth-greens-trump-the-need-for-speed.html http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/smooth-greens-trump-the-need-for-speed.html Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0000 A new range of Syngenta turf nozzles specifically designed to cope with spraying on undulating golf courses and to aide lower water volume applications is now in prototype testing, reports Syngenta Technical Manager, Dr Simon Watson. mail@pitchcare.com (Mark Sanderson) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/new-syngenta-turf-nozzle-prototype-on-show.html http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/new-syngenta-turf-nozzle-prototype-on-show.html Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000 An exciting new concept in wetting agent technology from Syngenta will be launched at BTME 2012 (Harrogate, 24-26 January). mail@pitchcare.com (Mark Sanderson) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/new-qualibra-wetter-technology-leads-to-deeper-thinking.html http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/new-qualibra-wetter-technology-leads-to-deeper-thinking.html Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:30:00 +0000 An innovative new bumblebee identification card from Syngenta will enable greenkeepers and golf players to identify some of the insects they may see on the course - especially on the Operation Pollinator wildflower habitats created on out-of-play rough areas. mail@pitchcare.com (Mark Sanderson) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/get-the-buzz-of-bee-id.html http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/get-the-buzz-of-bee-id.html Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +0000 A free Operation Pollinator Workshop at BTME will give greenkeepers, course managers and club secretaries the opportunity to learn new techniques in ecological management, share experiences and best practice and get valuable practical tips and advice. mail@pitchcare.com (Mark Sanderson) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/join-the-buzz-at-btme-free-workshop-invitation.html http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/join-the-buzz-at-btme-free-workshop-invitation.html Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Over two hundred greenkeepers, golf club managers and advisors have taken part in a nationwide series of Syngenta Operation Pollinator Workshops this summer. mail@pitchcare.com (Mark Sanderson) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/syngentas-operation-pollinator-creating-a-buzz-with-greenkeepers.html http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/syngentas-operation-pollinator-creating-a-buzz-with-greenkeepers.html Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0000 Golf clubs that sign-up for the Syngenta Operation Pollinator project to provide food and habitat resources for pollinating insects will now receive a free poster of a Guide to Bees of UK and Ireland. mail@pitchcare.com (Mark Sanderson) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/operation-pollinator-free-bee-guide-poster.html http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/operation-pollinator-free-bee-guide-poster.html Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:00:00 +0000 BTME 2012 will give greenkeepers and turf mangers the first chance to see an exciting new concept in wetting agent technology from Syngenta. mail@pitchcare.com (Mark Sanderson) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/new-wetter-technology-leads-to-deeper-thinking.html http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/new-wetter-technology-leads-to-deeper-thinking.html Sat, 05 Nov 2011 11:00:00 +0000 A return to more normal autumn conditions has seen a surge in risk of Fusarium Patch infection breaking out, especially across western England, Ireland and most of Scotland. mail@pitchcare.com (Mark Sanderson) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/target-turf-pathogen-populations-now.html http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/target-turf-pathogen-populations-now.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:00:00 +0100 mail@pitchcare.com (Mark Sanderson) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/autumn-rescue-revolution.html http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/autumn-rescue-revolution.html Sat, 15 Oct 2011 14:00:00 +0100 mail@pitchcare.com (Mark Sanderson) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/ryegrass-driven-off-the-fairways.html http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/ryegrass-driven-off-the-fairways.html Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0100 mail@pitchcare.com (Mark Sanderson) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/john-o-gaunt-gc-sign-up-for-operation-pollinator.html http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/john-o-gaunt-gc-sign-up-for-operation-pollinator.html Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0100 A new programme for Rescue treatments will further help greenkeepers and bowling green managers remove rogue Ryegrass. mail@pitchcare.com (Mark Sanderson) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/iturf-approach-for-autumn-rescue-programme.html http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/iturf-approach-for-autumn-rescue-programme.html Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:00:00 +0100 Greenkeepers could manage stress in turf plants more effectively with well-timed applications of Primo Maxx growth regulator and Heritage Maxx fungicide, according to initial indications of a Harper Adams University College research project, being undertaken by PhD student Harry Mbah. mail@pitchcare.com (Mark Sanderson) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/the-science-of-turf-stress.html http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/the-science-of-turf-stress.html Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:00:00 +0100 The pursuit of speed puts the single greatest pressure on greenkeepers to enhance performance of greens. Greenkeepers need to look for new techniques to sustainably manage faster surfaces more effectively, as well as focussing on the quality of ball roll and, most crucially, the trueness of the surface, according to STRI agronomist, Henry Bechelet. mail@pitchcare.com (Mark Sanderson) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/fast-at-four-the-need-for-speed.html http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/fast-at-four-the-need-for-speed.html Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:00:00 +0100 Turf sprayer operators should calibrate sprayers and check nozzle output far more regularly to ensure accurate application. mail@pitchcare.com (Mark Sanderson) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/calibration-check-for-application-accuracy.html http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/calibration-check-for-application-accuracy.html Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:00:00 +0100 Syngenta Turf Foliar Nozzles can give turf managers significantly greater opportunities for timely spray application, enabling fungicide treatments at the optimum time and maintaining a regular Primo Maxx growth regulator programme for optimum turf health and quality. mail@pitchcare.com (Mark Sanderson) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/syngenta-turf-foliar-nozzles-overcome-wind-to-enable-timely-applications.html http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/syngenta-turf-foliar-nozzles-overcome-wind-to-enable-timely-applications.html Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +0100 Greenkeepers and course managers attending the Syngenta Operation Pollinator Training Workshops this summer will gain up to 13 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme points. mail@pitchcare.com (Mark Sanderson) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/get-in-the-points-with-operation-pollinator-training.html http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/get-in-the-points-with-operation-pollinator-training.html Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +0100 Summer turf diseases can cause a serious loss in playing surface quality, especially when turf is under stress from environmental conditions and heavy play. mail@pitchcare.com (Mark Sanderson) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/heat-is-on-for-summer-turf-disease.html http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/heat-is-on-for-summer-turf-disease.html