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$2.5 million to light up Manuka Oval
3 weeks ago by: Bradley van Dam
"I will believe it when they turn them on!!!!! "
Dr Richard Gibbs Farewell
3 weeks ago by: Karl Johnson
"I totally endorse Ian's comments. Richard has brought so muc ..."
Dr Richard Gibbs Farewell
3 weeks ago by: Ian Mckendry
"Richard - you will leave a huge hole in the Australasian tur ..."
Bunker Drainage
1 Apr 2012 by: Simon Miels
"Hi, Is there anyone in Australia selling this product. re ..."
Over-seeding Warm Season Grasses
28 Feb 2012 by: Peter Bass
"Its Consultancy Roaring Silence pretty obviously I'd say. ..."
What are the options now that Endosulfan has gone?
22 Feb 2012 -
Consultancy -
David Ormsby
The verdict of the Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA) reassessment of Endosulfan was released in December and resulted in Endosulfan being deregistered. For turf managers (and all other users) this means that from January 16, 2009, it is illegal to import, sell or use Endosulfan. So what now? David Ormsby walks as over other ways to control earthworms.
Is playing surface quality a trade-off?
10 Jan 2012 -
Consultancy -
David Ormsby
David Ormsby, Sports Turf Agronomist at the NZ Sports Turf Institute, asks if winter playing quality is a trade-off between investment and expectations
Sustainability Issues on NZ Golf Courses.
10 Sep 2009 -
Golf -
David Ormsby
The sustainability of golf clubs and their present maintenance practises is assuming a greater importance within New Zealand. In order to get a better understanding as to the potential threats facing golf clubs, a survey was carried out here are the results.
Understanding Cotula Maniototo Plants
6 Sep 2009 -
Bowls -
David Ormsby
Leptinella (Cotula) maniototo is widely used on bowling greens, throughout New Zealand, either alone or in mixtures with dioica, starweed and sometimes other plants. NZSTI advisors receive numerous enquiries concerning the unique growth habit of maniototo and how this impacts on the activities of greenkeepers. The most commonly are:
Equipment Requirements for a Cricket Facility
8 Apr 2008 -
Consultancy -
David Ormsby
A turf wicket block is a significant investment. Like any major asset, maintenance is essential to keep it in good order. David Ormsby outlines the essential tools for cricket pitch and outfield maintenance.
Management of Anthracnose on Poa annua Dominant Turf.
12 Mar 2008 -
Consultancy -
David Ormsby
Anthracnose (Colletotrichum graminicola) is a significant problem on Poa annua dominant turf, particularly over the summer and autumn. Although more severe for golf, anthracnose can be a problem wherever Poa annua predominates.