Magazine

Beneath The Surface
31 Jan 2012 - Consultancy - Dr Alan Gange
Scientists have long regarded the soil as a "black box" in which it was best not to peer too closely. However, modern analytical techniques have opened up this world and have enabled us to understand the processes that govern life in the soil.

Knowledge and Patience Required to get the University Oval Wicket Right
31 Jan 2012 - Cricket - Editor - 3 comments
Preparing a 20 metre long strip of grass to be very dry very hard and very flat during a fickle Dunedin January is no easy task.

Three wheel drive unit for Jacobsen Eclipse 322 hybrid greens mower
31 Jan 2012 - Industry News - Peter Driver
Ransomes Jacobsen, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, introduced a three-wheel drive unit for the Jacobsen Eclipse 322 hybrid riding greens mower at BTME in Harrogate.

London Olympic Stadium Hits Home Straight
31 Jan 2012 - Industry News - Editor
Six months from today, the eyes of the world will be focused on what was once a neglected patch of wasteland, an unlovely mishmash of industrial site and munitions dump, which required regular visits from the bomb disposal experts to make it safe for construction crews.

Drummoyne Oval Ugrade Set to be Top Class
31 Jan 2012 - General News - Editor
Work has begun on world class training facilities at Drummoyne Oval as part of its multi-million dollar redevelopment.

The Cap that Keeps its Cool!
30 Jan 2012 - Mechanics - Pat Callaby
The workings of the humble radiator cap and why it is so important in modern day machinery. When carrying out job interviews for technicians I always slip a radiator cap in my pocket and, at some point, place it on the table and say, "tell me all you know about this cap".

Oval Honour a Possibility for Hookes
30 Jan 2012 - Cricket - Editor
David Hookes may have a grandstand named after him at Adelaide Oval. At a meeting this week, the South Australian Cricket Association board will discuss the best way to honour the former state cricket captain.

Green is not What it Seams
30 Jan 2012 - Cricket - Editor
The new four-pace-bowlers era for the New Zealand test XI has proponents hankering for grass-thatched wickets where an arsenal of quick and moving deliveries force opposition batsmen to close their eyes and hang their bats.

Artificial Lines into Natural Turf Sports Pitches Introduced into the UK.
30 Jan 2012 - General News - Laurence Gale MSc
Pitch-Line 3G is relaunching the concept of inserting artificial lines into natural turf sports pitches. The Irish company is currently having a resurgence of interest in their product after modifications to the machine and development of better inline materials.

Funding Flows for Northern Grampians Flood Repairs
29 Jan 2012 - General News - Press Release
Flood-damaged community facilities throughout the Northern Grampians Shire will be restored to their former glory with the help of $571,570 in Victorian Coalition Government funding, Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh Delahunty said today.

Toro Delivers Powerful Performance with Workman MDX-D Utility Vehicle
29 Jan 2012 - Industry News - Press Release
The new Toro® Workman® MDX-D marks the company's first mid-duty utility vehicle featuring a diesel engine

Supers Draft Employment Contract Added to AGCSA
28 Jan 2012 - Industry News - AGCSA
AGCSA superintendent members can now access a specially formulated draft golf course superintendent employment agreement through the AGCSA’s HR and Best Practice Service.

How to Care for your Mower over Summer
28 Jan 2012 - Mechanics - Parkland Press
The heat is on for mowers over summer – literally. An increased level of usage and hot summer days places extra demand on your trusty mower.

NZ Fleet Pre-Season Special
28 Jan 2012 - Offers - Editor
At Fleet Line Markers we pride ourselves on providing the best, cost effective and innovative solutions for grounds staff around the world. Fleet is a locally owned & operated company, with a focus to ensure that all of our products are as Eco – Friendly as possible, whilst ensuring optimum performance.

Country Club Launch New Website
27 Jan 2012 - Industry News - Country Club
Country Club International entered the golf course and range equipment supply business almost 20 years ago in response to the lack of product at the quality end of the spectrum.

Fairy Ring Diagnosis
27 Jan 2012 - Consultancy - Editor
Fairy ring diseases of turfgrasses can be diagnosed by inducing mycelium growth in a moist chamber. This video illustrates the incubation process and the appearance of clamp connections that are frequently associated with the basidiomycete fungi that cause fairy ring.

Irrigation Auditing. What is it and Why is it Needed?
27 Jan 2012 - Consultancy - Keith McAuliffe
A quality watering system is one of the critical ingredients for year-round high quality turf. Over the summer months in New Zealand, most of Southern Australia and, during the dry season, in sub-tropical regions, an irrigation system is required to hold a turf cover, to enable recovery after use and to provide suitable conditions for players and spectators.

Five Quick Tips for Jobseekers
27 Jan 2012 - Consultancy - Frank Newberry
With the overall unemployment rate getting worse - and youth unemployment standing at one in five of young people and rising, Trainer and Motivational Speaker, Frank Newberry, offers a few quick tips for job seekers