INDUSTRY UPDATES

from Pitchcare May/June 2023 Issue 108

PEDESTALS? Is it OK to put people on PART ONE

As the magazine is published, so comes the important news of full approval for Acelepryn. The timely announcement now gives turf managers a ﬁrm weapon in the armoury to help control the threat of grub damage.

We get the full statement from Syngenta on page 8, plus a comprehensive guide to IPM for these soil-dwelling pests which involves: identiﬁcation of the pest, establishment of action thresholds and treatment priorities, monitoring and appropriate action. Undertaking these steps will help to reduce the threat of damage caused by chafer grubs and leatherjackets.

In other industry news, a number of Associations including the FA, SAPCA and England Rugby, have recently released a joint statement relating to the environmental sustainability of artificial grass pitches and the use of rubber crumb in 3G pitches (read more on page 6). For years, Pitchcare has been lobbying for a better understanding and potential ban on the use of rubber infill and the recent statement affirms our findings and concerns over the years. I hope that the statement brings forward quick action for clarity and safety on all pitches across the country.

This issue is packed with topical, informative content including an insightful look into British manufacturing and the impact of Brexit, the pandemic and global logistics. I spoke to a selection of British manufacturers (page 30) to discover what all that means for turfcare innovation.

We also have our regular Top Tips - this issue covering BASIS FACTS qualifiication (page 16) and the benefits of this Certificate of Competence in Fertiliser Advice. Plus, James Matthewman analises three varieties of seed; fescue, bent and ryegrass to explore which one is best in different climates and applications (page 70). Also, our weather expert Mark Hunt expands on the disruption Poa annua can cause depending on temperatures (page 42).

Happy reading!

Kerry t: 07973 394037 e: kerry.haywood@pitchcare.com

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Royal Liverpool

Ahead of The 151st Open, we visit the world-famous Hoylake - steeped in traditions of tournament history.

30 British manufacturing

The impact of Brexit, the pandemic and global logistics.

HOT TOPIC

08 Integrated Pest Management

A full approval for Acelepryn, now gives the chance for greenkeepers and turf managers to develop more effective integrated solutions for turf soil pest control.

WINTER SPORTS

34 Norwich City FC

April at Carrow Road always holds an air of hope and expectation. Head of Grounds, Adam Grantham, maintains the Canaries bounce back spirit.

52 Break the silence

Restricting ourselves to only one speed and one lane may not be wise.

We spoke to Luigi Munday, an active speaker for Samaritans, about how the organisation can help you.

The new in-field sports sprinkler with natural turf cup. For a seamless ‘Man of the Match’ performance and easy access.

The new Toro B Series Turf Cup sprinkler from Reesink offers an invisible solution for irrigating your pitches. By enabling natural turf to grow above the sprinkler head, it creates a seamless and continuous area of turf, eliminating any need to dig up your pristine pitch during maintenance.