AT A GLANCE Growers: Tarcoola Turf, Ken and Susan Tyson Property: Gillard Road, Wagga Wagga, NSW Focus: Collaboration and diversification Market: Commercial, trade and retail sales of Sapphire Buffalo, Tarcoola Kikuyu, Village Green, Legend Couch and Tarcoola...
The most difficult part of Joany Badenhorst’s farm accident was, not her adjusting to life without a leg, but the overarching impact it had on her family and those around her. This message was driven home to delegates at TurfBreed’s 2019 Conference throughout Joany’s...
By Sandra Godwin Turf growers use hazardous chemicals every day and when the rush is on it can seem easier to dismiss the potential dangers and justify taking shortcuts. This could cause injury to workers, harm the environment or put the business at risk of...
TurfBreed’s special guest at this year’s conference, Professor Dave Kopec made a lasting impression on all those growers he met or visited on farm. Dave’s interest in our industry shone through at the conference and, as a well-respected United States turfgrass...
By Sandra Godwin A healthy well-maintained lawn is essential for getting the best price, because vendors “never get a second chance to make a good first impression” on potential home buyers. That is the advice from celebrity agent and auctioneer Damien Cooley, who...
Above: Facebook post from Abulk Turf. Word of mouth is still the most powerful form of advertising, but half of it now takes place on social media through recommendations and reviews. How can you tap into this market? Sandra Godwin talks to two turf growers who share...
