Entries by Mark Sanderson

Spring timing for Overtake weed control

Spring timing for Overtake weed control: With spray application opportunities proving to be at a premium between the rainstorms this spring, Greenkeepers can take advantage of the easy and quick to use formulation Overtake herbicide for effective broad-leaved weed treatment in turf. Research has shown Overtake delivered highly effective results when applied in a water […]

AIM for clean greens

AIM for clean greens: A new Syngenta one-box fungicide programme is now available, providing a well-proven, cost effective and agronomically strong season-long disease control strategy.    The AIM programme contains three leading Syngenta fungicides, specifically selected to provide an effective sequential strategy for summer through to winter, including Ascernity, Instrata Elite and Medallion TL. Sean Loakes, […]

Amenity Sprayer Operator of the Year open for entries

Amenity Sprayer Operator of the Year open for entries: The search is on to recognise the UK’s most professional sprayer operators in the sports turf, amenity and landscape management industries. The Amenity Sprayer Operator of the Year (ASOOTY) awards highlight best practice and experience in the challenging role of ensuring accurate application on all amenity surfaces. Sponsored […]

New Turf Advisor app to support management decisions

New Turf Advisor app to support management decisions: The new Turf Advisor app from Syngenta will now give greenkeepers, turf managers and agronomists instant access to a wealth of key information and advice to help make better decisions for day-to-day actions and planning. Fully customisable for any location and situation, the revolutionary Turf Advisor app […]

Total Approach to leatherjacket control

Total Approach to leatherjacket control: The new Syngenta Leatherjacket Total Approach Pack will provide turf managers with a comprehensive one-box solution to tackle the damaging pest on turf surfaces. The fully integrated approach will optimise the potential of chemical, biocontrol and cultural measures. The Leatherjacket Total Approach Pack includes Acelepryn insecticide and Syngenta NemaTrident beneficial […]

Syngenta appoints new business manager

Syngenta appoints new business manager: Syngenta has further added to its Turf & Landscape team in the UK, with the appointment of Sarah Hughes as a dedicated Business Manager to strengthen support for its broadening product range. Joining from the company’s Seeds division, Sarah is an experienced agronomist with a background in plant science and […]

New Overtake spring clean for turf weeds

New Overtake spring clean for turf weeds: The new herbicide, Overtake, from Syngenta gives the chance to clean out broad-leaved weeds in turf this spring. Now available for golf course, sports turf management and amenity areas in the UK, the unique combination of two herbicide actives gives consistently reliable results in more variable spring conditions, […]

New Syngenta and ICL agreement

New Syngenta and ICL agreement: Syngenta and ICL have signed a new  agreement to continue and enhance the strong relationship that has brought great innovation, investment and service to the turf industry. The move reinforces the close working relationship of ICL’s unparalleled nutrition expertise, industry support and technical field force to deliver Syngenta’s world leading […]

Syngenta appoints new Biologicals Technical Manager

Syngenta appoints new Biologicals Technical Manager: With the growing importance of biological products to enhance the agronomy of professional turf management and production of high-quality ornamentals, Syngenta has created a new dedicated role of Biologicals Technical Manager, to further develop the exciting new technologies. The company has appointed the experienced research scientist, Dr Hui (Eric) […]