Managing Fairy Ring

Managing Fairy Ring

Monitoring and targeting of a range of treatments are key to managing this notoriously difficult problem. Fairy rings are a common problem on bowling greens. Although they can be seen throughout the year, they are at their worst during the... To access this post, you...
Track Management in a Sub-tropical Environment

Track Management in a Sub-tropical Environment

Unique practices enable the Hong Kong Jockey Club to achieve world-class racing and training surfaces under extremely challenging conditions. In Hong Kong, we have two international standard racecourses - Sha Tin and Happy Valley... To access this post, you must...
Check for Black Beetle in Spring

Check for Black Beetle in Spring

Turf damage caused by black beetle larvae or adults can be minimised by preventative action taken early in the season. Black beetle (Heteronchus arator) can be a challenging problem on turf and was particularly severe during the summers of 2009 – 2012... To access...
Central North Island Turf Managers Field Day

Central North Island Turf Managers Field Day

NZSTI were delighted to participate in Central North Island Turf Managers Association field day at Hukanui Golf Club on Tuesday May 23rd. There was a fantastic turnout with over 30 members which included a high numbers of trainees. The day started with a presentation...
BNZ Field Day – Waikato

BNZ Field Day – Waikato

Waikato Bowling Greenkeeping Association hosted a BNZ field day on Monday, May 1st. There was a fantastic turnout with 46 attendees, including members from Thames Valley Greenkeeping Association. The day started at Agrisea discussing benefits of seaweed and their...