| Research that could revolutionise fertiliser use: Struvite - a slow-release, sustainable fertiliser extracted from waste water - is a key focus of an innovative collaborative research project between ICL and Bangor University on soil-plant interactions and fertilisers. The results could revolutionise the use of fertilisers and encourage sustainable innovation
| Ray, Anna. 2020. The Groundsman [IOG]. October. p. 26.
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| Biopesticides - a natural alternative to chemicals: While an increasing number of chemicals have been withdrawn over the past decade due to concerns over human safety and the environment, biopesticides are an effective, eco-friendly alternative and cost-effective solution to turf pest control
| Ansari, Minshad. 2020. The Groundsman [IOG]. September. p. 18.
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| Going underground: A six-year research project by STRI into an innovative water management system based on the Permavoid geocelluar tile system has produced some startling results - both in the laboratory and in the field - for cool and warm season grass playing surfaces
| Spring, Christian. 2020. The Groundsman [IOG]. June. p. 16-18.
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| Be prepared: The nation will have many questions about the current and potential restrictions the government may impose to reduce the transmission of coronavirus and, in terms of the turf care industry, what ongoing sports turf maintenance can be performed to provide a fit-for-play surface when sport resumes
| Booth, Jason. 2020. The Groundsman [IOG]. May. p. 14-18.
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| Keeping things ticking over: Staying safe and protecting others should be everyone's primary concerns at the moment, but there may be some tasks you can carry out to keep your grounds healthy for now
| Vickers, Alex. 2020. The Groundsman [IOG]. April. p. 12-13.
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| Put your backpack into it: Don't let your knapsack sprayers gather dust for half the year - regular maintenance not only meets legal requirements but makes your job easier, too
| Bannister, Paul. 2020. The Groundsman [IOG]. March. p. 24.
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| Life without propiconazole: Despite losing a number of very useful amenity turf management products over the last four years, we can still put programmes together to manage diseases on turf
| Corbett, Peter. 2020. The Groundsman [IOG]. January. p. 14.
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| Red diesel gets the red light: You are breaking the law if you drive a red diesel-fuelled tractor on the road
| Bannister, Paul. 2019. The Groundsman [IOG]. December. p. 27.
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| Setting the standard in amenity management: Why there's no better time than now to introduce a brand new, recognisable, sector-wide Amenity Standard
| Hewitt, Steve; Moverley, John. 2019. The Groundsman [IOG]. October. p. 33-34.
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| Building for the future: With the construction and maintenance of sports surfaces continually evolving, we look at some of the latest surface technologies and construction techniques
| Young, Tom. 2019. The Groundsman [IOG]. July. p. 29-30.
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| The changing face of plant protection: The rules regarding plant protection products have been under the spotlight, perhaps more now than ever before
| Mumford, Colin. 2019. The Groundsman [IOG]. February. p. 22-23.
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| Making a change: Change, Challenge and Opportunity was the title of this year's Amenity Forum conference, where a record number of attendees representing the diverse amenity sector recognised the progress made in improving practice across the board
| Moverley, John. 2018. The Groundsman [IOG]. November. p. 33, 35.
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| Prevention leads fungicide trials: Following the recent loss of curative active ingredient, iprodione, STRI tests whether preventative disease control programmes can outperform curative options
| Mumford, Colin. 2018. The Groundsman [IOG]. September. p. 33.
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| Wet wickets: After deluges of rain earlier this year, which saw cricket grounds disappear under water, how do you make up for lost time on squares that may be weeks behind where they should be? These cut-out-and-keep guidelines will help...
| Vickers, Alex. 2018. The Groundsman [IOG]. June. p. 30-31.
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| Why focus on the weather?: Everyone is disappointed when games are called off due to adverse weather, so the key to getting surfaces and stadia prepared is to plan as far ahead as possible using some of the world's best weather forecasting tools
| Davey, Steven. 2017. The Groundsman [IOG]. August. p. 28-29.
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| Keeping Britain Moving: Weed, pest and disease management impacts everyone, which is the focus of this year's 'Keeping Britain Moving' Amenity Forum conference
| Moverley, John. 2017. The Groundsman [IOG]. July. p. 30-31.
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| Going underground: Earthworm casting is a major headache in the world of sports turf. We dig deeper to find out how to tackle the problem
| Nolan, Conor. 2017. The Groundsman [IOG]. March. p. 30-32.
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| New drainage solution: Groundwater Dynamics has announced a groundbreaking new vertical drainage system
| Anonymous. 2017. The Groundsman [IOG]. January. p. 27.
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| [The challenges and spreading the word]
| Moverley, John. 2016. The Groundsman [IOG]. November. p. 28, 30.
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| What is a tetraploid?: We look at the technology of tetraploid perennial ryegrasses, which are highly valued for their fast establishment, cool temperature recovery, high root mass and greater stress tolerance
| Leyland, Jayne. 2016. The Groundsman [IOG]. September. p. 24-25, 27.
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| Opportunity knocks: could Brexit provide an opportunity for the sector to influence new approaches and seek new solutions to existing weed, pest and disease control?
| Moverley, John. 2016. The Groundsman [IOG]. August. p. 31-32.
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| Gunning for quality surfaces - Always: Paul Ashcroft, grounds manager at Arsenal FC's Emirates Stadium and Hale End Youth Academy, provides an insight into the clubs careful selection of 3G and 4G playing surfaces
| Hoskins, Colin. 2016. The Groundsman [IOG]. July. p. 31-32.
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| [The right approach, public support, and legislative changes]
| Moverley, John. 2016. The Groundsman [IOG]. February. p. 31, 33.
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| Regular sprayer maintenance and inspection
| Russell, Duncan. 2015. The Groundsman [IOG]. June. p. 28-29.
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| 'Sward swaps' offer carbon credits and cash-back: Introducing slow-growing, low-maintenance 'carbon grasses' to open public spaces would significantly improve the nation's quest for carbon credits and dramatically reduce grass-cutting costs
| Donald, Robert. 2014. The Groundsman [IOG]. December. p. 22-23.
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| [A look at how cricket pitch profiles affect ball bounce and pace, as well as grass growth]
| James, Iain. 2014. The Groundsman [IOG]. August. p. 16-18.
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