The withdrawal of some popular turf fungicides has made it essential that greenkeepers look for ways to minimise plant disease by using a variety of other strategies. Producing a grass plant that is strong and healthy is more likely to
Acumen Waste Services, with ClearWater and other Highspeed Group brands under its belt, is investing in development and growth of these important facets of its expanding organisation, with BTME 2018 being a major priority. BTME is important to Acumen’s aspirations,
Toro’s latest UK launch, the GreensPro 1260 greens roller, will be headlining the Reesink Turfcare stand at BTME 2018. This year is also the first year that Reesink will have two stands. Joining the Reesink stand in Hall M is
The online program, OnCourse, which helps golf clubs manage their facility in the most sustainable way possible, has been significantly upgraded. “This brings significant business benefits to golf facilities and helps golf improve its social and environmental reputation,” said a
If you’re looking for something new, Rigby Taylor is the company to visit at BTME: hear about a major new distribution announcement; see the new product introductions and on a new, vibrant and interactive stand. While enjoying a freshly made
“We’ve never been busier with record numbers installing our Waste2Water Recycling Wash-Off Systems in 2017”, commented a delighted Tim Earley, managing director. If you’ve not already done so, upgrading your wash facility should now be an urgent priority to ensure
Visitors to stand B48 will be able to see first-hand Charterhouse’s extensive range of solutions for the golf industry, including highlights from the Graden range of verticutters, along with a wealth of machinery from Redexim. The flagship Graden machine, the
Grass seed and turf care specialist, Germinal, will be showcasing its latest greens-specific seed mixture at the BTME show in Harrogate from January 23 to 25, 2018. Designed specifically for use on soil or sand-based golf greens, FOREFRONT GREENS is
The European Institute of Golf Course Architects (EIGCA) has announced that the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) is to become its ninth patron, joining the likes of the European Tour and The R&A. EIGCA and BIGGA will work
A major new mower and tractor company – ISEKI UK – has been formed and it has named the ex-president of Jacobsen, David Withers, as new managing director. “ISEKI UK is a company formed with investment from ISEKI for the
When Alan Magee, course manager at Knighton Heath GC, upgraded his existing Wiedenmann Terra Spike, he simply chose a wider version thanks to having a bigger tractor. The Bournemouth club enjoyed the excellent service of its GXi 6 which had
Ongoing and future management of the pathogen microdochium nivale was one of the hot topics that greenkeepers discussed at the recent STRI annual ‘Trial Event’, held in Bingley, Yorkshire. Having actively researched and trialled products to suppress the disease for
Don’t slip up this winter by cutting corners! Cutting corners on the cost of materials that don’t actually work means the savings now will need to be spent again in the near future. So why not get it right first
Designed to help club greenkeepers and volunteers maintain their bowling greens, the popular Dennis and SISIS bowling green maintenance seminar in Perth, Scotland has been credited for improving the greens at numerous bowls clubs throughout the country. Combining insightful presentations
South Staffordshire Golf Club has signed up to a five-year lease deal with Jacobsen. The new machinery will join existing Jacobsen mowers already in use at the club. The delivery was made by Jacobsen UK Direct, the company’s only direct
Any machinery that makes time-consuming tasks more manageable is desirable and in the area of leaf clearance, a Trilo S3 is just that. At 617 acres, Keele University’s single-site campus is the largest in Europe. With woodland, gardens, sports facilities,
A group of gardeners have stripped off to star in a naked calendar to raise money for Perennial, the charity helping those in horticulture. “The ‘Perennial Naked Gardeners Calendar 2018’ makes a great Christmas gift and all proceeds will go
A year’s worth of meticulous and strategic planning from show organisers culminated in what is being hailed by many as the best ever SALTEX. The two-day exhibition has quickly grown to become the premier annual grounds care event in Europe
Wellingborough Golf Club has completed a comprehensive bunker renovation project under the supervision of Swan Golf Designs (SGD). The project, designed and overseen by William Swan, saw the construction of 40 bunkers to add to the two that were built
“Rigby Taylor is delighted that the EU has renewed the licence for glyphosate,” says Peter Corbett, the company’s chemicals product manager. “The loss of this important active would have cost local authorities many hundreds of millions of pounds to replace
Luscombe Plant Hire, based in Ulverston, Cumbria, stock a wide range of site machinery and tools available for daily, weekly, or long-term hire. After noticing that their GreenMech Arborist 130 woodchipper was hardly ever in the yard, owner Simon Luscombe
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