Newbury Racecourse
Making site developments work to its advantage, whilst minimising disruption to racing, has proved a highly positive experience for Newbury Racecourse,...
in Equestrian - on 31/3/17
Making site developments work to its advantage, whilst minimising disruption to racing, has proved a highly positive experience for Newbury Racecourse,...
in Equestrian - on 31/3/17
Glyphosate is an important part of the weed control armoury for sports venues and public spaces, but proved controversial last year. We look at the current...
in Industry News - on 22/2/17
Warwick Racecourse has come through a period of change and now looks forward to developing its reputation as one of the premier small jumps tracks in England,...
in Equestrian - on 8/2/17
It’s rare for a sports facility to re-open after a closure, but Hereford Racecourse is now firmly part of the jumps racing circuit again, thanks to a...
in Equestrian - on 16/12/16
Monsanto’s Ecoplug Max is helping a specialist contractor manage a tricky tree project on a sensitive wildlife site
in Chemicals & Fertilisers - on 11/11/16
Jane Carley reports on a new hybrid pitch from GreenFields that has transformed Oxford United’s Kassam Stadium and seen the team gain promotion to Football...
in Football - on 28/9/16
Newcastle Racecourse has successfully launched its new all-weather track at its biggest flat race meeting of the year, but it is just part of a substantial...
in Golf - on 26/9/16
Jane Carley reports on a new hybrid pitch that has stood up to a hard winter of rugby and football at the Ricoh Arena for Wasps and Coventry City
in Industry News - on 1/8/16
Developments on and off course are raising standards and drawing crowds at Bath Racecourse. The work has been led by Clerk of the Course Katie Stephens,...
in Equestrian - on 20/7/16
The team at Wetherby embraces change and makes the best of opportunities to make this independently owned racecourse a success. It is in a prime location...
in Equestrian - on 17/5/16
Amenity managers, groundsmen and contractors can continue to use Roundup products as normal following the EU resolution on glyphosate, Monsanto has confirmed....
in Chemicals & Fertilisers - on 15/4/16
The Invasive Non-Native Specialists Association (INNSA) is to take over the ongoing administration and updating of the Japanese Knotweed Code of Practice....
in Pests & Diseases - on 10/4/16
Control of invasive weeds is an increasing issue for managers of sports and leisure facilities as well as amenity areas and a recent conference held by...
in Industry News - on 7/4/16
Attention to detail and a ‘fine turf mentality’ amongst the grounds team are reaping benefits for trainers running their horses at Wincanton Racecourse...
in Golf - on 29/3/16
Petite track dimensions make preparing ground for an expanding and increasingly popular fixture list at Cartmel a challenge, but Head Groundsman Gary Sharp...
in People - on 22/1/16
A concerted effort to improve groundcare standards at Nottingham Racecourse has been rewarded with patronage by racing’s future stars. Jane Carley talks...
in People - on 5/12/15
Presenting the best pitches possible and accommodating growing numbers of players on a limited income is the challenge for groundsmen at low goal polo...
in People - on 26/9/15
Japanese Knotweed is one of the best known invasive weeds and has been increasingly in the news recently. We look at the latest techniques and control...
in Industry News - on 16/8/15
Northampton Saints Head Groundsman and former England rugby player, David Powell, retires this summer after a fifty-five year association with Franklin's...
in Industry News - on 14/8/15
Pitchcare organised one of our regular tests to examine the performance and suitability of a range of open space mowers this spring, attracting support...
in Football - on 27/7/15