Precision application for sports turf treatments
LATEST NEWS cutting unit set-up and longterm fleet maintenance strategies, equipping attendees with practical skills designed to improve both performance and efficiency back at their home clubs.
Stillwell said the initiative was about creating access where it has traditionally been limited, and following progress TETO has already made over the years:“ This training has been a great opportunity for Icelandic greenkeepers and mechanics. Our goal was to bring everyone together to provide access and hands-on guidance that is usually hard to come by. The feedback from the 13 delegates has been very positive. It’ s clear that by coordinating this as a group with
SIGI( The Icelandic Greenkeeping association) and supplier, Toro Iceland, this was a worthwhile investment in our greenkeepers and turf technicians. This training was about them.”
For the Bernhard Academy, the programme reflects on its wider mission to make highquality technical education accessible to turf professionals around the world.
Drennan added:“ It was a privilege to deliver this program in Reykjavik. The initiative Kate showed in coordinating greenkeepers from all over Iceland is what made this so successful. Access to specialised training can be limited there, so being able to bring this education directly to a motivated group of professionals is exactly what the Bernhard Academy is designed to do.”
The initiative highlights the growing importance of collaboration in raising industry standards, with Iceland’ s turf care professionals demonstrating how a collaborative approach to training can deliver benefits on a national scale.
Bernhard Academy continues to support industry leaders like GKG, helping to drive progress through accessible, expert-led education worldwide.
To learn more about the Bernhard Academy and its educational offering, visit: www. bernhardacademy. co. uk
One Biological Bundle for Pest Control, Turf Health and Recovery
Precision application for sports turf treatments
The Pro-ESpray from Techneat Engineering brings a new level of accuracy and professionalism to grounds management applications.
The capability of the battery-powered Pro-ESpray can significantly save time, improve accuracy and optimise results of all spray applications for fertiliser, plant protection and turf quality.
The Pro-ESpray’ s productivity, ease of use and accuracy is far superior to that of a traditional knapsack sprayer. Whisper quiet in operation around sports facilities, there’ s no emissions during use or risk of fuel spillage.
The stepless motor drive enables the application rate to be adjusted on the move with a single dial, to maintain precise and consistent coverage. Individual finger-tip boom section control allows operators to avoid wastage of over-spraying and enables accurate application in intricate areas.
For more information on Techneat amenity sprayers visit the website at www. techneat. co. uk / ground-care / or call 01353 862044.
Turf managers are under increasing pressure to deliver highquality playing surfaces, effective pest control and rapid recovery, while reducing reliance on synthetic chemistry and managing tighter budgets. Yet pest control, soil health and turf recovery are still often managed through separate inputs, adding cost and complexity to programmes.
Bionema’ s integrated turf bundle combines four biological products into a single, practical solution for golf courses, sports turf and amenity surfaces. NemaGen ® targets soildwelling pests, including leatherjackets and chafer grubs, using entomopathogenic nematodes— a residue-free option that fits within modern IPM programmes. Soil-Jet ® is a biodegradable soil penetrant that improves water and nematode movement through the soil profile, resulting in more reliable delivery.
RootVita ® SP supports root development, microbial activity and nutrient uptake, helping turf recover faster from wear and environmental stress. Groprim ®+ promotes greater vigour and more resilient surfaces under pressure.
Together, the four products address pest pressure, soil health and turf recovery in one joined-up biological programme— simpler to manage, more cost-effective, and better for longterm surface performance.
Contact Bionema Group: info @ bionema. com | + 44( 0) 1792 606916 | www. bionema. com
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