The number one problem for turf production is weed control. Put simply, turf cannot be sold for maximum return if it is infested with weeds. Customers – whether they be homeowners, landscapers or professional turf managers – will not accept weeds being transported...
The recent tragic truck accident in Victoria where four police officers were killed on a Melbourne freeway has once again brought home to the transport sector the huge importance of understanding the Chain of Responsibility Act. Katie Fisher reminds all turf suppliers...
Great turf doesn’t happen by chance. To achieve high standards it’s important to spend time planning and getting the foundations of your management program right. Syngenta’s Technical Manager, Michael De Luca explains that this means dealing with two key aspects of...
Two Turf Living Libraries situated north and south of the Country now showcase TurfBreed’s grass varieties. As Katie Fisher explains, TurfBreed’s strategy in establishing these two sites is to showcase our varieties in different climates and conditions accessible to...
Australia’s Turf Industry has a lot to thank Melbourne Polytechnic for as over many years they have produced some of the best turf managers – both on farm, in the golf industry and on sports fields. Katie Fisher talks to Mark Burchell, lead teacher at Melbourne...
AT A GLANCE Growers: Wild Horse Turf, Dean and Amanda Smyth Property: Glass House Mountains, Queensland Focus: Paying careful attention to detail and focus on exceeding all their customers’ expectations – from domestic through to major specifiers. Market: Domestic,...
