Turf rooting creates more resilient plants better able to cope with climate challenges and stresses imposed by managing high quality surfaces
Autumn applications on target
Syngenta application research has shown that results for disease and weed control can be affected by more than 50% through sprayer set up and operation alone.
Bio future for turf
Syngenta R&D has highlighted how biostimulants and biocontrols can add an effective integrated approach, to get the best overall results.
Get ahead of microdochium
Reports of outbreaks are now on the rise, along with disease pressure and damaging infections rolling on longer each year.
Leatherjacket ITM
The combination of NemaTrident beneficial nematodes, integrated with targeted Acelepryn application, has been instrumental for managing extreme leatherjacket issues at North Hants Golf Club.
The cost of dollar spot
In the latest of his GreenKeeper International features Sean Loakes explores ITM actions to manage dollar spot pressure
Focus on fairy ring
Fairy ring is the Syngenta Disease of the Year 2024 to focus R&D initiatives and develop practical solutions
Growth Potential
Get a grip on how to use Growth Potential to aid turf management decisons
Assess disease control success
Late winter is the best time to assess how successful all disease strategies have been, including ITM measures and fungicide treatments. What worked and why?
ET data for soil moisture
Find out how you can use ET data to better manage soil moisture levels with Turf Advisor.
Fuzz Factors
See the seasonal risks and how to avoid outbreaks
AIM to clean up greens early
Find a fungicide strategy for autumn conditions that will help keep greens clean of disease through winter.
Planning for Pollinators
See how Operation Pollinator can make golf courses more attractive for both biodiversity and players.
Future of Biocontrols
Integrated strategies with biocontrols could offer consistently better results for turf management.
Investing in Dollar spot
Find out about new Syngenta trials for integrated approach to targeting Dollar spot
Leatherjacket ITM strategies
Sean's practical tips to get the best from ITM techniques to deliver more reliable and consistently effective results for leatherjacket control
Sustainability matters
Sarah Hughes outlines Syngenta approach to sustainability and the benefits that can bring to turf management
Spring weed control
Spring is the ideal time to tackle broadleaved weeds in turf with new Overtake. Read Sean Loakes top tips for success
Chafer challenge in focus
Find out how new integrated cultural and chemical controls can best control chafers across the course
Cutting turf growth
See how PGR growthy reduction can help manage workloads and costs
Eau de Vie water management
How to better manage soil moisture deficits by starting actions earlier in the spring
Clean up for recovery
New research has shown potential to clean up disease infections and allow turf to recover
Weather to spray
Wet weather has a fundamental impact on microdochium development - and control
Big data adds up
Find out how you can use data to improve proactive and better targeted decision making at every level
Winter greens
The benefits of integrating a pigment into winter turf agronomy have now been shown to go beyond cosmetic appearance - and can add agronomic benefits.
Moving target for leatherjackets
Latest ITM techniques to improve results of leatherjacket control, including irrigation, aeration and nematode application
Renovation risks turf stress
Renovation poses huge stresses on turf health and makes it more susceptible
Pay back on dollar spot investment
Climatic conditions for dollar spot are occurring more frequently, and some of the changes in turf management practices have further favoured its development
ITM approach to moisture
ITM strategies to improve water resource use can use the full toolbox of techniques to reduce risks and minimise impacts.
Sprayer set up for application
Golf courses present one of the greatest challenges for application. Setting up your sprayer will have a huge impact on results
Wet outlook for disease attack
Find out why duration of leaf wetness is so important for turf disease control and how to manage it
Timing for action on leatherjacket
See the results of the latest Syngenta leatherjacket research to optimise pest control in the most challenging situations this autumn
Away with the fairy rings
As a soil pathogen fairy ring demands a whole new mindset to turf disease control
Get ahead of anthracnose
Anthracnose responds well to early ITM prevention. Find out what you can do now to minimise effects of outbreaks
Larvae damage erupts early
Spring damage from leatherjackets is being reported earlier and with more serious effects
Get ahead of the dry down curve
Find out what you need to do to avoid damage when greens dry down too quickly
Amino acids explained
New turf research has demonstrated why supplementing specific key amino acids through the season ensures plants are better placed to cope with stresses, whenever they occur.
STRI trial shows summer stress
Read the details and watch the round-up video of the STRI stress trial results
Climate warms up for pest activity
Glenn Kirby reviews the latest trends that indicate temperatures are warming up, with implications for the range and severity of turf pests.
Coping with summer stress
Techniques to help better manage turf stress through summer, and maintain consistent playing surface quality.
Primo Maxx myths busted
Primo Maxx II can save time and costs of mowing. Find out how to get the best results
Contact cover for application
Application advice to get the best from your contact products this winter
See the footprint of summer stress
When turf starts to wilt, it can be difficult to pinpoint the causes......
Mass build up for roots
Techniques and advice to build up root mass this autumn for more winter resilient turf
Prepare for recovery
Tips to aid faster recovery after this season's renovations
Soil application on target
Selecting the appropriate nozzle and water volume can help to get soil treatments where they will have best effect
How long will your fungicide last?
Find out what factors influence how long the effects of a fungicide application will last, and what techniques greenkeepers can use to get the longest possible benefits
Getting the most from your water
As summer approaches it’s time to think about a drying down strategy......
