Preparing grass pitches for sports to resume
With competitions in most countries to resume in the coming weeks, here are some tips to get grass pitches ready…
Strong chemical destroys greens in Aberdeen
The greens at one of Aberdeen’s top courses will have to be ripped up following the erroneous application of a…
Toro and Reesink join forces to offer finance deals
Toro and its UK distributor Reesink Turfcare have announced two new industry-first cashflow friendly finance schemes specifically designed to support…
Husqvarna launches EPOS
Husqvarna has launched EPOS: robotic mowing with a virtual boundary wire. The innovative system has been specially developed for golf…
Bigmow as fairway mower
Belrobotics is currently testing the Bigmow as a fairway mower. The pilot runs at Flanders Nippon in Hasselt, Belgium. Belrobotics…
Irrigation restrictions in France
French authorities have implemented water restrictions in 45 of the 102 provinces in the country. The restrictions prohibit “non-priority” irrigations,…
GKB introduces own aerator
GKB Machines introduces the Deep Tine Aerator to aerate turf vertically. The aerator is available in four working widths: 120,…
BIGGA and R&A update advice on essential maintenance
The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) and R&A have updated their guidance after the lockdown for coronavirus was…
GKB Sandspreader and Topdrop sander allowed on the roads
The Sandspreader and Topdrop sanders of GKB Machines have been approved for driving on the road. Thanks to this approval…
Union: greenkeepers are not essential during corona virus
Caird Park greenkeepers are upset about being forced to continue with “hazardous” non-essential duties despite colleagues testing positive for coronavirus.