t’s easy to consider water shortages an overseas problem yet New Zealand is not exempt. Those not convinced that water is a precious, increasingly scarce resource in this country need to recall that... To access this post, you must purchase NZSTI Membership - Full...
Gathering more data, then taking the time to understand what it’s telling you about your greens can eliminate the risks of over-watering. Too often the response to a hot, dry day is to fire up the irrigation at night, along with the water budget... To access this post,...
During spring, it’s vital to acclimatise turf to achieve ideal growing conditions and to minimise future problems. The arrival of spring reminds us that we need to make preparations for summer. Once we’ve ensured that the irrigation... To access this post, you must...
Due to water supply shortage and changing precipitation patterns, water for golf course irrigation is becoming increasingly limited. Irrigation restriction measures are likely to be implemented even in areas where supply is ample. Water for golf course irrigation is...
An effective programme is tailored to the needs of the turf, and incorporates ongoing assessments and evaluations of its health, vigour and usage. In northern New Zealand, sports fields and golf courses are increasingly converting areas from the traditional cool season...
What do consumers really know about the chemical composition of the wetting agents they purchase? An acknowledged expert in the field asks, ‘Does it matter?’ At the 2013 Golf Industry Show (GIS) in San Diego, a superintendent asked me which wetting... To access this...
