How to Identify and Manage Argentine Stem Weevil in Australia. The Argentine Stem Weevil (Listronotus bonariensis) is one of the most destructive turf pests in temperate Australia. The larvae cause the most turf damage. They attack ryegrass, bent, and fescue, and...
Argentine Stem Weevil Lifecycle Predictor. This is a free Argentine stem weevil Predictor. It will always remain free and we hope in time will become a valuable resource for turf managers in Australia. Tools like this allow turf managers to get better results when...
Interactive Soil Compaction Calculator for Sports & Lawns. (Research-Based). Two common questions people ask are “When Does soil compaction occur?” and “How often do you need to aerate”. To help answer these, we have launched this on line...
AI for Soil Testing: Why the Next Five Years Will Be More Hype Than Help It seems to be the hot topic at the moment. Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere right now. Its being used to predict the weather to agronomic models, and the turf industry is no exception....
The Role of Sulphur in Plants and Turfgrass. Sulphur (S) in plants is essential for growth and healthy soils. We discuss S fertilisers such as thiosulphate and the role of the sulphate ion in S uptake. Turf needs this element in smaller amounts than the primary...
The Impact of Fines on Sports Ground Drainage We thought we would put an article together on what seems too be a current and future issue. The impact of fines on sport ground drainage on a sand profile sports field, and their impact on the infiltration rate of a...
