Scotts is championing integrated turf management through iTURF in order to provide turf managers with an easy way of meeting their environmental responsibilities and comply with rules and regulations
improved further with disease pressure reduced by an impressive 83% compared to untreated areas.
The trials also showed that the choice of nutrient programme can affect fungicide efficacy, which increased by 31.5% when the correct fertiliser programme was implemented. These results could be further improved if fungicide applications were based upon prediction models such as Greencast. “We were very satisfied with the
results,” Stuart Staples enthused. “Now we have data from replicated scientific trials which clearly show the benefits of combining these very effective products.” “Our climate, and the challenges faced by turf managers, are changing. For the first time in many years, winter snow- mould has been a problem,” he added. Caused by humidity under the blanket of snow, the resulting mould can be treated by a suitable wetting agent and liquid iron treatment. “More trials will take place and we will continually add topics and solutions to
the iTURF site. Following the winter we’ve just had, this will probably become one of them,” he says.
Record keeping made easy
Scotts is championing integrated turf management through iTURF in order to provide turf managers with an easy way of meeting their environmental responsibilities and comply with increasing rules and regulations regarding chemical application. The software and solution sheets give turf managers a new weapon in keeping turf healthy and helps them provide long- term sustainable management, with sound evidence to back it up. Drawing on the expertise and data
from a global company is an essential part of the service. All those who carry and provide access to iTURF programmes are BASIS and FACTS qualified, which means the advice they give and the programme they're able to develop is based on both experience and research data.
Keeping records has never been so important and the iTURF programme provides the easiest way possible to do just that. The application of chemicals has to be recorded by law, but the application of fertilisers, wetting agents, irrigation use and cultural practices, such as aeration, should all be recorded too. Turfcare professionals can look back at their records to adjust the timing of applications, the quantities they use and the best methods of application to prevent outbreaks of disease and other problems. “These are exciting times,” says Stuart.
“We are getting down to specific advice, using a general philosophy that all turf managers should adopt and providing test results that mean products will be used in the correct way at the correct time - eliminating overuse. The final result is healthier turf using minimal inputs which is, ultimately, what we’re all striving for.”
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