Chairman thanks league groundstaff

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Chairman thanks league groundstaff: Colin White, chairman of the Dales Council League, has praised the forgotten heroes of local cricket’s response to Covid-19 this spring and summer – the groundsmen and women.

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The FairWays Foundation completes inaugural grant cycle

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The FairWays Foundation completes inaugural grant cycle: After Aquatrols founded The FairWays Foundation in January 2019, the global not-for-profit has completed its first grant cycle this summer, with successful grant announcements having now taken place.

The FairWays Foundation has awarded over $106,000 / £80,000 worth of funds to a varied cross-section of environmental projects in both the USA and UK. The funds are available as a result of Aquatrols committing to transferring a percentage of sales to The FairWays Foundation. In the USA, Aquatrols customers are also able to donate points earned through the Approach points redemption platform, if they so wish. This has been seen as another way for the green industry to support conservation and environmental efforts.

The FairWays Foundation completes inaugural grant cycle

The FairWays Foundation completes inaugural grant cycle

Successful grant projects range from stream and grassland restorations and environmental conservation education for children to Ayrshire coastline pollinator movement The Irvine to Girvan Nectar Network in conjunction with The Scottish Wildlife Trust. To view more information about all the projects that are being supporting this year, click here.

Matt Foster, CEO & President of Aquatrols and President of The FairWays Foundation said in a recent interview with Scott MacCallum of Turf Matters, “The most important message for us to share is this is not a contest.  Applicants do not have to “beat” one another to get funding.  They simply must qualify as a sound project supporting conservation, stewardship or education.  As a former greenkeeper, I can remember wanting to cultivate environmental projects that made sense for our land and operation.  But I did not always have access to necessary resources.  Now those resources are available through The Fairways Foundation to greenkeepers across the land.  Truly a grass roots approach to making a difference to their world.” You can view the full interview here.

The FairWays Foundation now looks ahead to the 2021 funding cycle which opens in April 2021. Find out how to apply.

About The FairWays Foundation

The FairWays Foundation is a stand-alone not-for-profit organization dedicated to safeguarding our environment, supporting conservation-based projects; big and small, as well as educational events for professionals, newcomers to the field and for future minds.

Environmental stewardship is not an initiative. It is a long-term investment into our future and the future of our industry. The FairWays Foundation directly funds local and global projects that advance the conservation of our natural resources. These projects will help to preserve the environment we live and work in whilst encouraging education and stewardship not only within our own industry but also within wider communities.

More information: www.thefairwaysfoundation.com

About Aquatrols

More than 60 years ago, Aquatrols introduced the world’s first commercially available soil wetting agent. Since creating an entirely new product category to address water management challenges and opportunities, the company has remained a top innovator and producer of high-performance soil surfactants and related technologies. In addition to its core business of wetting agents, Aquatrols has launched four active ingredients and is the exclusive distributor for Redox’s portfolio of turf products. Aquatrols’ advanced product suite optimizes soil-water-plant interactions in agricultural, professional turfgrass, and horticultural industries in more than 40 countries. Headquartered in southern New Jersey, Aquatrols also has offices in the United Kingdom and conducts business on six continents.

More information: www.aquatrols.com or call (800) 257-7797

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Bernhard appoints new distributor in Mexico

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Bernhard appoints new distributor in Mexico: Bernhard and Company, the UK’s World leading manufacturer of machine grinders, have appointed Prove Golf Activa S.A. de C.V. as their new distributor in Mexico.

“This is a great opportunity for us to work alongside a such a solid, established and expanding business in Mexico.” said Steven Nixon, Director for Bernhard Company.  “Prove Golf Activa know their market well, and despite the challenging climate, it means that together we will be able to provide sharpening/grinding equipment for golf, sports fields and other municipalities across the country.”

Bernhard appoints new distributor in Mexico

Bernhard appoints new distributor in Mexico

General Manager of Prove Golf Activa S.A. de C.V, Manuel Nielsen said, “We are very pleased to announce our relationship with Bernhard Company.   At Prove Golf Activa S.A. de C.V, our goal has always been to provide the best selection of high quality turf products, and Bernhard’s complete range of grinders ensures that we are able to meet our customers’ expectations in today’s increasingly competitive marketplace.”

Bernhard and Company is also pleased to announce that they appointed Cristina Aguilera as a new sales agent who will be supporting their distribution network in Mexico, Central and South America.

For more information, please visit: www.bernhard.co.uk

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PM’s green plan must go further

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PM’s green plan must go further: The Prime Minister’s plans for a ‘Green Industrial Revolution’ are a step in the right direction in tackling climate change, but there’s a significant element which has been overlooked – high-emission outdoor power equipment.

That’s according to Challenge 2025 – the initiative from outdoor power tool brand EGO, the business behind “The Report”, which found petrol-powered gardening equipment is capable of producing more emissions than the average car.

PM’s green plan must go further

PM’s green plan must go further

A key part of Boris Johnson’s 10-point plan is the phasing out of petrol and diesel vehicles, with their sale being banned from 2030. However, it isn’t just vehicle engines which produce toxic fumes. The UK’s most popular Local Authority owned leaf blower has been proven to churn out 763,000,000,000 (7.63×1011) particles per second. To put this into perspective, using this tool for just one hour produces the same emissions as the average car would produce when driving around 370km.

Emma Gayler of Challenge 2025 said: “We know that battery power is going to be vital in reducing the UK’s environmental impact, which is why we welcome the ban on the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles. But we need to remember that it isn’t just cars that are powered by inefficient and highly damaging engines – tens of thousands of gardening tools are too, and their collective impact on the environment is significant. Additionally, replacing these tools is much more affordable than purchasing a new car, making it easier for people to make an impactful change straight away.”

Through Challenge 2025, some of the UK’s most popular tools have been put to the test to find out just how damaging they are, and the results are astounding. A leaf blower that produces more particulates per second than a car does in over a minute; more than three times the amount of carbon monoxide; and highly inefficient use of fuel.

Emma continues: “When we consider these tools are hand-held, it’s easy to understand the negative impact they can have on our health – as well as the environment. And when we think about where they’re used – schools, parks, public spaces – we can see why petrol-powered tools also need to be banned in the UK, particularly when battery-powered alternatives not only match, but sometimes surpass, their petrol counterparts on performance.”

The Report has been produced by EGO as part of its Challenge 2025 initiative – one which aims to encourage users of petrol-powered gardening equipment to consider battery-powered alternatives in order to reduce their environmental impact.

To read the findings in full, visit: www.challenge2025.eu/thereport

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Introducing the most productive pedestrian aerator

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Introducing the most productive pedestrian aerator: The new Air2G2 336 is the most productive pedestrian aerator on the market, with 36-inch probe centres allowing operators to cover ground quicker with the same industry-leading results.

Aeration has always been an integral aspect of sports turf maintenance, and the introduction of the original Air2G2 revolutionised the process. The principle of laterally injecting air using three probes up to 12-inches below the surface has de-compacted countless greens, pitches, and courts at prestigious sporting venues around the globe from Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Club to Emirates Golf Club, Dubai.

Introducing the most productive pedestrian aerator

Introducing the most productive pedestrian aerator

The factors of no surface disruption and the option to operate the machine in wet conditions have seen many rely on the Air2G2 as their go-to solution for game or course saving aeration across all levels of professional, semi and non-professional sport. The ability to aerate when needed rather than working at designated times, has also led to more regular aeration at locations such as Royal Selangor Golf Club, Kuala Lumpur, where the Air2G2 has become vital to their maintenance programme.

Consistent use of the machine is proven to create surfaces that are healthy, firm, and free draining. This happens over time because the pressurised air fractures the hardpan layers without disrupting roots while increasing pore space which promotes faster drainage and root development. In turn, this respiration forces oxygen in and pushes CO2 and other anaerobic gases out for root zone gas exchange.

Introducing the most productive pedestrian aerator

Introducing the most productive pedestrian aerator

Operators have used the Air2G2 to solve a variety of problems from simple decompaction to reducing salt build-up, increasing air exchange and to introduce winter aeration programmes. With the wider 336 model, the work needed to achieve these goals can be done in less time whilst always getting the same impressive results.

For more information on the Air2G2 336, visit www.campeyturfcare.com or contact your local Campey dealer.

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