Mower Changes Cut Width on the Move
Industry News -
By Steve Mitchell (29 Aug 08 6:00)
John Deere's 7400 TerrainCut mower is a new concept machine developed following extensive customer feedback in Europe and the US. The mower is now fully available from the John Deere professional dealer network. - Read Article
Fusarium Patch Disease
Consultancy -
By Dr Kate Entwistle (28 Aug 08 9:20)
Although probably the most well known cool-season turfgrass disease, fusarium patch is more accurately called Microdochium patch - a common name which is now becoming more widely used for this disease. - Read Article
MCG looks to Greener Pastures
A.F.L -
By Editor (28 Aug 08 8:50)
The MCG has this week had a spring makeover in preparation for what shapes as a massive finals series in Melbourne. An enormous turf-replacement program will be completed before Saturday's North Melbourne versus Port Adelaide game, with the entire centre square replaced. - Read Article
Parkland appointed the New Zealand distributor for Metzerplas
Appointments -
By Parkland Press (28 Aug 08 6:05)
Parkland offers a wide range of drip line and tape products including Drip In and Aquatraxx. Now the Company has been appointed the New Zealand distributor for Metzerplas, a leading Israeli irrigation manufacturer with more than 35 years experience. - Read Article
What’s new in Compact tractors from John Deere
Industry News -
By Steve Mitchell (27 Aug 08 6:00)
John Deere's large chassis 4020 Series compact tractors are now available with new Stage 3a engines, which have been designed to meet the latest emissions regulations while still maintaining excellent fuel economy.
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Baroness Truly is The Reel Deal
Industry News -
By John Purtell (26 Aug 08 6:00)
The Kyoeisha Corporation of Japan has been producing grass-cutting machinery for almost 50 years under the brand name Baroness. The LM series of mowers have become very popular in recent years and are now highly respected in the sports turf industry. They are among the lightest mowers on the market weighing 81kg. - Read Article
David Golf Appointed Exclusive Distributor for Club Car
Industry News -
By Editor (25 Aug 08 12:00)
David Golf has been appointed as the Exclusive Distributor for Club Car Carryall and Turf Golf Course Utility Vehicles in QLD, NSW and VIC. Club Car CEO, John Stevenson, recently announced a partnership with David Golf to distribute Club Car’s range of golf course utility vehicles throughout golf courses in QLD, NSW and VIC - Read Article
Mapleham Golf Course Moves Ahead
Golf -
By Parkland Press (24 Aug 08 6:05)
Excellent progress has been made in the construction of Mapleham Golf Course, a key part of the huge Pegasus development north of Christchurch. - Read Article
New Fairway Mower in The Mix In Australia!
General News -
By John Purtell (23 Aug 08 12:00)
The mower delivers a high work rate combined with a high quality of cut in the toughest of conditions and together with a simple maintenance programme results in less down time and repair procedures. - Read Article
United Push for Stadium
Football -
By Editor (23 Aug 08 6:00)
Adelaide United chairman Dario Fontanarosa says the club is reviving negotiations with the state government over a proposed 45,000 all-seater inner-city stadium. - Read Article
Contract Maintenance – A Topic for Discussion
Golf -
By Mike Orloff (22 Aug 08 12:00)
While many clubs around Australia may outsource their food and beverage operations to professional caterers and their golf shop operations to a PGA professional, only a minority have outsourced their golf course maintenance operations to a professional maintenance company. - Read Article
MCG Surface Criticised by Hawthorn
A.F.L -
By Editor (22 Aug 08 6:00)
MCC chief executive Stephen Gough says a turf replacement program will have the MCG surface in better shape come AFL finals time, after it was criticised by Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson. - Read Article
Green ~ Keeping
Golf -
By Richard Studdard (21 Aug 08 15:35)
Today, reducing environmental impacts should be on the agenda of all sports facilities. Indeed, all walks of business should be doing their bit for the environment and, as a result, potentially making financial savings in the process. Golf clubs are no different and I use these as an example of how the operational direction of a business needs to change in today’s climate. - Read Article
Time to change
General News -
By Richard Minton (21 Aug 08 15:25)
Imagine a situation where there are no pesticides to spray - no total herbicide for use on hard surfaces such as pavements, highways, car parks etc, no selective herbicides for turf areas, football, rugby and cricket pitches or golf courses - no fungicide for turf diseases - no insecticides for pests. - Read Article
Tournament Play
Golf -
By Tim Lobb (21 Aug 08 15:20)
Next time you are standing on the tee of the 18th hole at your golf course, try and imagine this situation. You are leading Tiger Woods by a single stroke in the Masters, and have the honour on the final tee in the last round. You sense the expectation in the gallery closed tightly around the tee, you can feel Tiger’s glare burning into your skull as he surveys you going through your pre-shot routine. - Read Article
Wiedenmann Selected as Test Winner
Industry News -
By Press Release (21 Aug 08 12:15)
Twice as much joy for the machine builder Wiedenmann. They were barely home, loaded with orders from their exhibition at the trade show, when they received the news that a leading industry magazine had just selected the new product of this Rammingen family enterprise as the test winner. - Read Article
Recycling Systems for Aurora Stadium
A.F.L -
By Editor (21 Aug 08 6:00)
The Minister for the Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts, Michelle O’Byrne, today launched the introduction of recycling systems at the Tasmanian home of the Hawthorn Football Club, Aurora Stadium. - Read Article
The Royal Garden Golf and Country Club Opens in the Philippines
Golf -
By Editor (20 Aug 08 6:00)
The Royal Garden Golf and Country Club Opens in the Philippines. - Read Article
Townsville G.C Calls for People to Chip In
Golf -
By Editor (19 Aug 08 6:00)
Cash-strapped Townsville Golf Club is asking its members to chip in to a $600,000 development fund. - Read Article
Pitchcare Live at Eagle Farm for the ARMA Conference
Racing -
By Rob Jenkins (18 Aug 08 10:00)
The Australian Racecourse Managers Association holds its annual conference and trade show which takes place this week at Eagle Farm Racecourse in Brisbane. Pitchcare Oceania takes a look around the conference and the famous Queensland track. - Read Article
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