Coraki G.Colf Set to Become Greener
Golf -
By Editor (08 Jan 09 6:00)
Coraki golf course is set to become greener, with the Richmond Valley Council and Coraki Golf Club working together to use recycled effluent to water its fairways and greens. - Read Article
Sydney Pitch Slammed
Cricket -
By Editor (07 Jan 09 18:35)
Test greats have given the crumbling and cracking SCG pitch a stunning blast, with former England captain Tony Greig lashing out and saying it was "dreadful" SCG curator Tom Parker admitted he erred in under-watering the pitch for the third Test, leading to snaking cracks that caused some balls to shoot through at ankle height and others to clear the wicketkeeper's head - Read Article
Australia's Curators
Cricket - 1 comment -
By Rob Jenkins (07 Jan 09 18:30)
Topping off a rough summer for Australia's curators, Tom Parker has been given a serve over the state of the pitch for the final test at the SCG. This comes on top of criticism for Cameron Sutherland and the WACA, Cameron Hodgkins and the MCG and Kevin Mitchell and the GABBA. All the pitches were talking points this summer.The Telstra dome's surface also getting its share of negative comments, so are our groundsmen getting a raw deal? - Read Article
Decision from ERMA on the Fate of Endosulfan
Industry News -
By NZSTI (07 Jan 09 6:00)
Following the public submissions reassessment process for Endosulfan, the authority has found as follows Endosulfan has been deregistered and its future importation discontinued. - Read Article
New drains stop AMI Stadium Washout
Consultancy -
By Editor (06 Jan 09 6:00)
Had the playing surface at AMI Stadium not been completely replaced shortly before Saturday's one-day cricket international between New Zealand and West Indies it would have been a washout. - Read Article
Telstra Dome Surface - Unavoidable or Unacceptable?
Football - 3 comments -
By Editor (05 Jan 09 19:30)
Rival coaches Frank Farina and Ernie Merrick seemed split on the state of the Telstra Dome surface for Melbourne’s clash with Queensland. What should have been an entertaining A-League encounter between two teams vying for top spot on the ladder was ruined by a shoddy pitch, thanks to a New Year’s Eve dance party held there two nights before. - Read Article
Floratine University – A Fist in Asia
Industry News -
By Paul Dugmore (05 Jan 09 6:00)
Floratine Products Group, a global leader in manufacturing unique liquid nutrients for highly maintained turf facilities recently held an educational seminar in Malaysia named the Floratine University, which was held at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. - Read Article
The Precise Path RG3
Industry News -
By Rob Jenkins (04 Jan 09 12:50)
In less than a years time you will be able to have one of these amazing mowers on your golf course. This ground breaking technology will no doubt create a stir when they are unleashed in New Orleans in February. Before that happens Pitchcare Oceania gets the inside scoop with Precise Path's Brian Wheat, VP sales and marketing. - Read Article
Why Sandy Soils don’t Drain
Consultancy -
By Steve Gingell (04 Jan 09 7:00)
This article aims to explore some of the reasons why a sandy soil/rootzone may fail to drain effectively. It draws on the agronomic experiences and observations over a number of years, coupled with some basic scientific principles. - Read Article
Concern's over Telstra Dome
Football -
By Editor (03 Jan 09 7:00)
Ernie Merrick will be keener than most to get an early look at the controversial Telstra Dome playing surface. - Read Article
Tom Parker & The SCG
Cricket -
By Editor (03 Jan 09 6:00)
SCG curator Tom Parker has predicted a traditional Sydney wicket for the third Test, starting on Saturday. The third Test will be played on a brand new pitch. - Read Article
John Deere's new 710J Backhoe
Industry News -
By Press Release (02 Jan 09 6:00)
John Deere has added a new PowerTech E™ 6068 Tier 3 engine to its 710J Backhoe, improving both emissions compliance and power. - Read Article
Golf Love it or Hate It
Golf -
By Editor (01 Jan 09 6:00)
The Australian Sports Commission says something like 5.6 per cent of the population, or 900,000 people, play golf. - Read Article
New Oleo-Mac saws from Parklands Power Products
Industry News -
By Editor (31 Dec 08 6:00)
Due to price, the hobby farmer usually looks to the less expensive 100-hour engine chainsaws which struggle to do the required job. Now available for the hobby farmer, Parklands Power Products has two new professional chainsaws with 1000-hour engines - Read Article
All About Topsoil
Consultancy -
By Laurence Gale MSc (30 Dec 08 6:00)
Like many things in life, we take topsoil for granted; we assume that it is easily available, will always be around and generally do not worry about how valuable this resource is. - Read Article
Toro 2008 Reports
Industry News -
By Editor (29 Dec 08 6:00)
The Toro Company today reported net earnings of $119.7 million, or $3.10 per share, on net sales of $1,878.2 million for its fiscal year ended October 31, 2008 - Read Article
N.Z Sports Turf in Good Hands
General News -
By Parkland Press (28 Dec 08 6:00)
The future is looking bright for New Zealand’s up and coming sports turf specialists who are gaining valuable work experience at some of the country’s top international sporting events. - Read Article
Setting the standard for Council Fields
General Sports -
By Dr Colin Mumford,Dr Andrew Mitchell & Keith McAuliffe (27 Dec 08 6:00)
The measurement of the performance characteristics of a sports field provides knowledge of the current condition of the sports field, and enables comparisons to be made to prescribed standards. - Read Article
John Deere sponsors 2010 World Equestrian Games
Industry News -
By Steve Mitchell (27 Dec 08 6:00)
John Deere has been named the official equipment sponsor of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, by the World Games 2010 Foundation. - Read Article
Cameron Hodgkins & The Boxing Day Test
Cricket -
By Editor (26 Dec 08 18:50)
Curator Cameron Hodgkins said yesterday sustained fine weather meant a first rate pitch would be prepared for the second Test between Australia and South Africa. - Read Article
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