Appointment …..Barenbrug
Barenbrug has announced the appointment of Dr David Greenshields as its new research and development manager. The appointment follows the departure of Jayne Leyland, who has left for pastures new
SPORTS GROUNDSCARE & TURF
Cost effective temporary access….Zigma Ground Solutions
Zigma Ground Solutions is launching their latest product EconoMat next month Zigmoffer temporary access and ground protection solutions. The firm recognised there is a need for a temporary access product
Amenity grasses – Two new mixtures …Limagrain UK
A new MM 2012 catalogue of amenity grass mixtures has been published by Limagrain UK. It includes two new mixtures: MM 75R, which is suitable for winter and early spring
JKC knotweed treatment passes stern college test
Japanese Knotweed Control (JKC) has recently completed an extensive three year treatment programme at Nelson and Colne College in Lancashire, virtually eradicating significant Japanese Knotweed growth that posed a potential
Blanket spraying unlawful
The Chemicals Regulation Directorate (CRD) has issued new labelling requirements for herbicides approved for use on non-porous, hard surfaces, following consultation with the Crop Protection Association (CPA) and interested authorisation
IOG Awards 2012
A packed Oscar-style ceremony at Bolton’s Reebok Stadium, recognised leadership, innovation and outstanding achievement across every aspect of groundscare – from grassroots pitches to professional stadia, including all types of
Rolawn
Rolawn Limited have promoted Jonathan Hill (pictured) to Sales and Marketing Director Jonathan, previously National Sales Manager has been with the company for over 8 years. Paul Dawson, Managing Director
Irrigation sales end
John Deere has announced that the company is withdrawing from the turf irrigation business, which has been developed over the past six years in partnership with US manufacturer Signature Control
Scarification …….The benefits
Greenkeepers are well aware of the benefits of scarification on fine turf, where it removes thatch and tidies up unwanted lateral growth. The operation encourages healthy growth and maintains the
RTF-The big test………..Lindum
Rhizomatous Tall Fescue (RTF) has begun the most stringent test of its durability to date at a public park in Manchester City Centre. Two and a half thousand metres, grown
Lethal injection…..Micron
The new improved InjectorDos from Micron Sprayers, is a pesticide applicator specifically designed for the direct introduction of herbicide into hollow-stem weeds of which Japanese Knotweed (JKW) remains the most
Royal Troon Golf Club in Ayrshire has been installing its first John Deere irrigation sprinkler heads, supplied by dealer Nairn Brown (Glasgow) Greens, tees and pathways on The Old Course,
Dunnett again………. Chelsea Lindum’s Wildflowers
Lindum’s Wildflower & Sedum Mat has helped Dr. Nigel Dunnett of the University of Sheffield gain Chelsea honours for the second time. Last seen at the show in 2009 on
Friendly weed control….Ecotex
Professional grade weed control membrane made purely from organic material..
