February 2010 (Page 3)

Multi-Purpose Trailer Takes The Load

Contractors and commercial end users in grounds maintenance who are in search of a versatile, small trailer that tackles a wide variety of jobs need look...

in Industry News - on 18/2/10

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Alive and Kicking ...

The transformation of West Park Leeds rugby ground has been a huge success and ensured that amateur rugby in this part of Yorkshire has a vibrant future...

in Rugby - on 18/2/10

New Pitch for Leeds Rugby

Headingley Carnegie Stadium could have a new £500,000 playing surface by this time next year

in Rugby - on 18/2/10

Real KORO for Real Madrid

If you are going to supply equipment to one of the most famous football clubs in the world, you had better be confident that it will deliver on its...

in Industry News - on 17/2/10

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The Crop Protection Association (CPA) have produced two booklets aimed at demonstrating the benefits of pesticides to the community.

in Consultancy - on 17/2/10

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Graham Balmond has retired at the age of 65 having forged a career spanning forty-three years in the outdoor power equipment industry.

in Industry News - on 17/2/10

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Started thinking about rejuvenating hard worked winter pitches yet? ‘Don’t delay – act now’ is the message from British Seed Houses.

in Industry News - on 16/2/10

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Generic or Branded?

Regardless of what company makes the herbicide, the core issue is whether generic herbicides are as good as brand-name ones. Jerry Spencer of ETP Turf...

in Consultancy - on 16/2/10

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The Greenkeepers Training Committee (GTC) in association with the Virtual College is pleased to offer the first in what is hoped is a series of on-line...

in Training & Education - on 15/2/10

CROCODILE GOLF FACTORY (2).BMP

Following their significant entry during 2009 into the UK Golf maintenance and groundcare sector, Crocodile Golf recently held their inaugural ‘Open...

in Golf - on 15/2/10

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Polaris Industries is pleased to announce the acquisition of swissauto Powersports division

in Industry News - on 15/2/10

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Ménage à trois!

A new greens chairman, a dedicated course manager and a forward thinking chairman are recession busting at Moor Allerton Golf Club. Laurence Gale MSc finds...

in Golf - on 15/2/10

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New Heritage Maxx from Syngenta is now approved for use in Ireland, just a month after gaining full approval for the UK and will be available for treatments...

in Industry News - on 14/2/10

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Marcus Oakey - Speed cameras aren’t his favourite, but Kate Winslet is - good shout!

in People - on 14/2/10

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Head groundsman Ben Connell and his team at St Joseph’s College in Ipswich won the use of a John Deere 2653B triplex cylinder mower for the 2009 season...

in Industry News - on 14/2/10

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Abingdon, Oxfordshire-based Sanli UK has announced the appointment of four key personnel to support dealers and customers of the Sanli range of Chinese-manufactured...

in Industry News - on 14/2/10

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Handling Conflict II

In Part 1 of this series Performance Consultant and Conference Speaker, Frank Newberry, explored how the uncomfortable experience of conflict in the workplace...

in Consultancy - on 13/2/10

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New Holland’s comprehensive range of groundcare machinery is set for a green makeover as the option to run 20 per cent biodiesel (B20) becomes standard...

in Industry News - on 13/2/10

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If you’ve ever seen a tractor travelling along a road with a mower on the rear linkage, or worse - if you’ve had the unpleasant experience of actually...

in Industry News - on 12/2/10

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The Winter of 2009 / 2010 has been severe and long and our green keeping skills will be tested to rectify the resulting poor growth habits.

in Golf - on 12/2/10