New tool eases surface tension at Oval
Cricket -
By Editor (21 Aug 09 6:40)
Never mind Andrew Flintoff’s knee or Jonathan Trott’s nerve, Ricky Ponting’s ego or Brad Haddin’s finger, what will determine whether or not England can win the final npower Test and with it the Ashes is the behaviour of the pitch over the course of five momentous days. - Read Article
Engine Maintenance
Mechanics -
By Adrian Langmead (20 Aug 09 19:35)
To get the best from your diesel engine a number of factors have to be taken into consideration. - Read Article
Regional Seminar at Kurri Kurri Wrap Up.
Shows and seminars -
By Simon Kars & Rob Jenkins (20 Aug 09 19:10)
Pitchcare Oceania headed up to Kurri Kurri TAFE Campus for the one day seminar and trade show. The Kurri Kurri conference is run every year by the Sports Turf Association (STA) in conjunction with the local TAFE and grounds. The location is one of the best in Australia, set in lovely Australian bush with great buildings for talks and exhibiting. - Read Article
Skilled Park Slammed
Football - 3 comments -
By Editor (20 Aug 09 15:00)
Less than 8,000 turned up to watch Gold Coast completely demolish fellow newbies the Fury 5-0 on a pitch that wouldn't have been out of place as a paddock on a dairy farm. - Read Article
Moving with the Times
Mechanics -
By Luke Spartalis (18 Aug 09 20:55)
Luke Spartalis, mechanic at Royal Melbourne Golf Club, says that technicians need to adapt to new technology. - Read Article
Ecology Matters
Golf -
By Richard Studdard (17 Aug 09 12:00)
Entries to the 2009 Golf Course Environment Awards have now closed. In the meantime, it's worth noting that the various elements on which the Awards are judged make an important contribution to the package a golf facility has to offer. - Read Article
Undersoil Heating System Chosen by AFC AJAX
Industry News -
By Editor (16 Aug 09 6:00)
Timtrade Heating International is proud to announce that their revolutionary electric undersoil heating system has been chosen by AFC AJAX, in Holland, for two of their pitches. - Read Article
STA Regional Sports Turf Seminar and Tradeshow Reminder
General News -
By Jenny Zadro (15 Aug 09 21:05)
Once again we are pleased to present a Regional Seminar at Kurri Kurri TAFE, providing members with the opportunity to get up to date information on the industry from the presenters as well as view machinery and products in the Tradeshow. This years seminar will include machinery demonstrations. - Read Article
Environment Matters!
Consultancy -
By Phil Sharples (15 Aug 09 8:15)
Water, there is only so much of it and nature is not making new supplies, only recycling a proportion of it. In fact, much of the world's water supply - in excess of 99% - is unavailable for man's most import uses - drinking, manufacturing, sanitation, recreation and irrigation because it is tied up in the world's oceans and polar ice caps. - Read Article
Magenta Shores G&CC Sack Super
Golf -
By Editor (14 Aug 09 20:55)
Magenta Shores Golf and Country Club course manager Kenton Boyd has found himself without a job - Read Article
Sportsfield & Cricket Seminar
Shows and seminars -
By Rob Cooper (14 Aug 09 6:00)
2009 Sportsfield & Cricket Seminar for open space managers and their greenkeeping staff. - Read Article
STA Grass & Weed Identification Workshop Review
Industry News -
By Jenny Zadro (13 Aug 09 7:00)
Despite a cold and wet morning everyone arrived ready to learn about identifying grass and weeds. It was a full class for this workshop and we are privileged to utilise the facilities at Ryde TAFE and the expertise of organiser Frank Dempsey - Read Article
Top Dressings Explained
Consultancy -
By Peter Jefford (13 Aug 09 6:00)
A frustratingly unpredictable climate, economic pressures and increasing numbers of players all demanding perfect playing conditions seven days a week, 52 weeks of the year. It's all a far cry from the challenges faced by greenkeepers/groundsman 30 years ago and leaves today's successors nursing some major headaches. - Read Article
Ballarat Regional Soccer Facility a Step Closer
Football -
By Editor (12 Aug 09 20:45)
The first step in a plan to build a state-of-the-art soccer facility in Ballarat is expected to be revealed today. - Read Article
Just like That!
Golf -
By Jonathan Gaunt (12 Aug 09 6:35)
Golf Course Designer, Jonathan Gaunt, gives us a fascinating insight into the design and build of a new course in Fes, the medieval capital of Morocco and home to Tommy Cooper’s hat. - Read Article
The Power of Hydrogen
Consultancy -
By Greencast (11 Aug 09 8:00)
The greatest impact pH has on soils is nutrient availability. pH can influence the balance of cations and the nutrient's chemical form. In addition pH influences, and alters microbial activity associated with the transformation process of nutrients like nitrogen and sulfur. - Read Article
The new Workman MD
Industry News -
By Parkland Press (11 Aug 09 6:00)
The Toro Workman MD utility vehicle has been a great success. Nevertheless, in keeping with Toro’s philosophy of constantly improving even the best of its products, a number of significant changes have recently been made to the mid-duty model: - Read Article
Syngenta $8m formulation robot launched
Industry News -
By Mark Sanderson (10 Aug 09 17:20)
A unique Syngenta formulation robot has been officially launched by HRH The Princess Royal. The princess carried out the first experiments when she visited the company's Jealott's Hill R&D site in Berkshire last week. - Read Article
The Role of Nutrients in Turfgrass and the Soil
Consultancy -
By George Attwood-Harris (10 Aug 09 10:00)
We can only produce good quality turf playing surfaces when we have the correct balance of chemical, biological and physical properties in the soil. Of course we also need the right weather, the right machinery, and the right staff, but that is another story. - Read Article
Grass Cure to Carbon Woes
Industry News - 1 comment -
By Editor (10 Aug 09 6:00)
Grass is the best cure for our greenhouse-gas woes, says leading Australian soil biologist Dr Christine Jones. - Read Article
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