Multi-purpose remote control mini tractor
A remote controlled mini tracked tractor with a built-in logging winch that can be replaced by a flail mower for vegetation control has been introduced by Spaldings, following the company’s
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Organic Consumers Association statement
The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) issued this statement in response to the verdict in the case of Dewayne Johnson vs. Monsanto Co., awarding $290 million in damages to plaintiff Dwayne Johnson, a former
Alumni membership
The sky is the limit for drone enthusiasts and professionals as the UK’s leading drone training experts launches its membership package. Rusta’s ‘Alumni’ membership offers exclusive benefits and discounts across
Performance wins
After learning about the numerous benefits of the Först ST6P, The Tree Feller Ltd has invested in its first Först woodchipper for its growing fleet. The tree surgery business, which
New chipper website
The team behind the distribution of Jensen woodchippers in the UK has launched a website showcasing the range of chippers available to industry professionals across the country. With a simple-to-navigate
Busy attendance schedule
Green-tech has released its events calendar, highlighting the company’s many attendances at landscaping exhibitions and events across the UK in 2018, including: Specifi, Glasgow | 4 September FutureScape Scotland, Edinburgh
Revitalised Glee exhibition
During 44 years as the go-to event for the garden retail industry, Glee (10-12 September, NEC Birmingham) has undergone many changes. Reflective of the need to keep retail environments fresh
Drain maintenance: getting to the root of the issue
With growing concerns around the rise of climate change and its effects on our everyday life, the demand for future planning is paramount. Recent coverage of protests in Sheffield displays
The Pasture rejuvenated
The Pasture (Fairways) Sports Complex’s astroturf surface is a hub for sport in the community of Sherburn-in-Elmet, North Yorkshire. A true
Trees & Development Award
Treework Environmental Practice, along with the developer Lendlease and the London Borough of Southwark, recently won the Trees & Development Award at the London Tree and Woodlands Awards for its
Continue to Learn Scholarship 2019
Applications are now open for the ICL Continue to Learn Scholarship 2019. Now in its third year, ICL and BIGGA are seeking five BIGGA members to take up the 2019
Exhibit at Rail Live 2018
Green-tech recently exhibited at Rail Live 2018 (20-21 June) in Warwickshire. The event was organised by RAIL magazine in partnership with Rail Alliance. The show unveiled many new developments for 2018, including
Celebrating half a century
At BBC Gardeners’ World Live, organisers acknowledged the nurseries and growers who have exhibited at BBC Gardeners’ World Live for the past twenty-five years. Each received a bespoke Moorcroft
New trees for Somerset community garden
Specialists from Glendale were called in to help transform a community garden in North Somerset to make the space more accessible for residents and their children. Cleeve Parish Council received
Digger attachments on show
Along with a range of Kubota Excavators, Exac-One will show the following attachments at Hillhead 2018 on 26-28 June in Buxton: KSG 80 Kerb Grab, on a U17 TFK 70
Emergency Authorisation for soil pest control
An Emergency Authorisation has been granted for the use of the Syngenta insecticide, Acelepryn, for the control of Chafer grubs and leatherjacket on golf course greens and tees, horse racing
Free annual Research Day dates
STRI Group has announced the dates for its free annual Research Day event, hosted at its world-class facilities in West Yorkshire. Greenkeepers, grounds staff, course managers, stadium managers and other
Wheel gold at Chelsea
The Makita 18v LXT Brushless power-assisted wheelbarrow has taken some of the back-breaking labour out of Landform Consultants’ inspirational garden builds at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018. Mark Gregory,
Effectively treat Leatherjackets
Leatherjackets are the soil-dwelling larvae of the flies commonly known as daddy longlegs. Daddy longlegs appear towards the end of August and lay their eggs within days. Once they hatch,
Official BIGGA Partner
Bernhard and Company has become the latest turf industry organisation to formalise its support of members of the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association by becoming an official BIGGA Partner.
