Makita’s outstanding outdoor offer

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Makita’s outstanding outdoor offer: Makita’s latest product promotion gives customers the chance to redeem FREE 5.0Ah 18V LXT batteries with the purchase of selected RT, RTE and PG2 cordless garden machinery models.

Leading power tool and garden machinery manufacturer Makita UK is offering end users the chance to redeem one of its leading LXT lithium-ion batteries when they purchase selected LXT 18V RT and RTE garden machines from 1st October until 31st December 2020. Customers that purchase selected Twin 18V PG2 garden machines between these dates can receive two LXT batteries. Included in the offer is a selection of LXT blowers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws and a brushless split-shaft power unit.

Makita's outstanding outdoor offer

Makita’s outstanding outdoor offer

If a qualifying item is purchased, customers will have 28 days to register a redemption claim for their free 5.0Ah LXT battery via a dedicated microsite by providing proof of purchase. Once the application is confirmed, their free gift will arrive within 30 days.

Mark Earles, Business Development Manager – OPE at Makita said: “Makita is an expert in cordless technology, with over 40 years of experience delivering cordless solutions for both professional and consumer needs. With our LXT products, users can experience the high-power, long run times and industry-leading charge times needed to complete jobs to the highest standard quickly and effortlessly. For example, the 5.0Ah LXT batteries we are giving away as part of our latest promotion will be charged in just 45 minutes, minimising downtime and maximising user productivity.

“What’s more, cordless machines are safer to use. There is no risk of fuel spills, lower noise levels and they produce zero emissions. Cordless machines also minimise health risks due to noise and vibration – and they are lighter and easier to maintain than alternative models.”

Makita’s 18V batteries fit all 18V LXT and Twin 18V LXT cordless products – which means that they can be used interchangeably across over 250 products. Users can therefore switch between tools and tasks effortlessly.

To claim a free product, visit: www.makitauk.com/redemption.

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Golf Le Touquet invests in consistency

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Golf Le Touquet invests in consistency: Set within superb natural surroundings on the Northern Opal Coast in France between the Forest and the Dunes – Le Touquet Golf Club is classed as one of the most beautiful of European sites. Situated in the prime location since 1904 the 45-hole seaside resort is a unique site comprising of three very different courses each bringing a different playing experience.  

As exciting an experience as it is for a golfer, the three courses – The 18-hole La Mer Course, a typical British links course (built in 1931 by the renowned architect Harry Colt), the 18-hole La Forêt Course, set out in the heart of the superb pine forest of Le Touquet, the 9-hole Manoir Course, laid out within the dunes present Head Greenkeeper Ian Barnard and General Manager Charles Debruyne with some interesting challenges.

Golf Le Touquet invests in consistency

Golf Le Touquet invests in consistency

Quality of cut and consistency are the two goals the team is keen to achieve. In an environment where soil profile, shade and drainage are so different from one course to the other, the greenkeeping team has opted to invest in consistency through quality of cut.

Being in control of their sharpening is the way they have decided to do so. They considered different options before settling on the Express Dual 4250 coupled with the Anglemaster 4100 to start improving the quality of cut from the off.

“The sharpening equipment is quickly becoming a key part of our maintenance programme and we are very keen to be able to grind and keep our mowers sharp as and when we need it and as regularly as possible. The ease of use and speed of the machines have allowed even the least experienced staff to be comfortable with the principles of grinding. “

Paul Wilcox from Bernhard Company added: “The training and installation went really well. We provided the team with the techniques for them to achieve their goals on the golf course. Their set up and maintenance programme is already very well organised, the sharpening programme will just give them the edge”

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Mix masters difficult disease conditions

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Mix masters difficult disease conditions: A new one box solution from Syngenta is set to safely see greenkeepers and turf managers through the difficult transition from summer to winter disease control. FR321 is a pre-packaged single tank-mix of two fungicides, Heritage and Medallion TL, along with Ryder pigment to enhance turf colour and quality.

The pack contains the optimum proportion of each product proven to give the most effective control during periods when weather conditions and turf growth are fluctuating, advised Syngenta Technical Manager, Glenn Kirby. It also draws on trials that have shown the advantages of including Ryder in the tank mix with fungicides for turf colour and quality.

Mix masters difficult disease conditions

Mix masters difficult disease conditions

“The trials have shown that, at the reduced rates of Heritage and Medallion TL selected for the pack, the two products together can work more effectively than either of the individual components on their own during this application period, even at full rate.”

FR321 contains 3 x 100 g of Heritage, 2 x 1 litre of Medallion TL and a litre of Ryder, sufficient for a tank-mix to treat one hectare. The pack provides a technically superior solution and, when brought as one, a cost-effective option.

Glenn highlighted that, over recent seasons, changing weather patterns have seen extended periods of transition between selecting optimal systemic or contact fungicide activity. In some regions or seasons, winter growth could continue well after Christmas, for example, whilst in spring the country has experienced being plunged back into cold conditions through to April.

The FR321 pack would look to fit perfectly for autumn applications targeting microdochium patch and anthracnose for golf courses or around renovation periods, as well as in stadiums under high leaf spot disease pressure, he believed.

“With limited availability of pre-formulated multi-active fungicides, such as Instrata Elite, the FR321 pack bridges a crucial timing in the disease control programme,” said Glenn.

He advocated turf managers and advisors should take heed of Growing Degree Day (GDD) information to assess disease pressure risk when selecting the most appropriate fungicide options for specific situations.

“Latest results from the STRI Unlock & Play trial indicate microdochium patch starts to pop up when GDD consistently falls below six – at which point there is still likely to be some degree of turf growth,” he commented. “That’s where FR321 fits so ideally.”

Glenn cited trials at Colne Valley Golf Club in Essex, for example, where the combination held disease in check at less than 0.5% surface area affected 14 days after treatment, compared to over 12.5% in the untreated.

Furthermore, at The Notleys near Braintree, trials showed that four to six weeks after treatment, the fungicide combination plots had less than 1% of surface area affected by disease, compared to 3 – 4 % with each of the component fungicides used alone. In the untreated plots, infection hit over 15% of the surface area.

“With both trials the combination of pack products, tailored to the specific situation, showed improvements in control throughout the challenging period.   Furthermore, on both sites, the addition of Ryder pigment gave a further reduction in the signs of disease damage and improvements in assessed turf colour,” he added.

The FR321 pack is now available across the UK, distributed by ICL. For more information and to register to receive free site-specific GDD calculations, visit the Syngenta turf management website, www.greencast.co.uk

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Three new dealers for Corvus

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Three new dealers for Corvus: BOSS ORV has appointed three new 4×4 Corvus utility vehicle dealers. Joining the growing network selling the Corvus Terrain Diesel Side by Side are Anderson ATV, Cheltenham GM and OHG ATV.

“We’re pleased in the current situation to be able to expand our dealer base,” says Phil Everett, BOSS ORVs Managing Director. “We’re able to meet the demand for Corvus in much wider locations and know there is full service and support to back the product.”

Three new dealers for Corvus

Three new dealers for Corvus

Anderson ATV is a long-established ATV specialist in the North East of England, selling, repairing and servicing all makes of quads/ATV’s and accessories. Until the partnership with Corvus, they had no UTV to offer.

“We knew Phil and had talked for a while.” Says Paul Anderson. “The Terrain looks a quality machine and it complements our line-up. We’re pleased to be Corvus dealers, it’s the start of a new journey as we had been looking to expand into the work machine sector. This is a natural fit for all of us.”

Cheltenham Garden Machinery was established in 1971 as a family business and is now a main dealer in the Cheltenham area for many leading brands. “We have a strong customer base including local authorities and utility companies.” Says Manager Alex Matthews. “Situated in the lower high street of Cheltenham on the main one-way system through Cheltenham town centre, we get a large amount of traffic passing our front windows every day, so it is important for us to display new and eye-catching products to draw people’s attention. This is why we chose Corvus. It is not only a great looking product that will catch attention but also in our view one of the best build qualities in the UTV market.”

BOSS had been looking for a suitable partner for South West England for a while before linking up with OHG ATV, the well-established Devon dealership.

“We had a gap in our range of new machines we needed to fill.” Says Lloyd Gove. “We had customers asking us for a Diesel UTV and it happened that BOSS was looking for a Corvus dealer for the area. It’s the ideal match as we cover the whole of Devon and West Somerset.”

The Corvus Terrain Diesel is the first European manufactured 4×4 Side by Side utility available in three models: Terrain DX4 EPS, Terrain DX4 PRO EPS and Terrain DX4 CAB EPS. Corvus  features a normally aspirated, inline 3-cylinder 993cc Yanmar Diesel engine which is Euro 6 compliant for reduced emissions. Terrain models are homologated to T1b tractor regulation and have a top speed of 40mph/65kp/h. Corvus says it is building the Terrain for work primarily in agriculture, livestock, forestry, turf care and construction but they are highly adaptable vehicles ready for any demanding off-road workout.

BOSS ORV is continuing to build a small, professional dealer network throughout the UK and Ireland and welcomes enquiries from dealers interested in joining. For more information about the Corvus Terrain range you can call 01597 810188; E-mail: sales@bossorv.co.uk  

Web: www.bossorv.co.uk

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Bespoke PRG mix improves Billingbear Polo Club

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Bespoke PRG mix improves Billingbear Polo Club: Having been down for over 25 years and showing the signs of significant thatch build-up, the fields at Billingbear Polo Club were fully renovated for the first time in the autumn of 2019.

Part of the King Power Polo group, the renovation was conducted by Shorts Agricultural Services, with a bespoke 100% perennial ryegrass mixture by DLF delivering the deep-rooting, hard wearing coverage demanded for equestrian use.

Bespoke PRG mix improves Billingbear Polo Club

Bespoke PRG mix improves Billingbear Polo Club

“A renovation of this scale had never been conducted before but with the field becoming slippy and areas breaking up easily, the time was right” explains Billingbear Head Groundsman Damian Chec. Long-standing contractor partners Shorts were called in, to fraise mow, aerate, seed and topdress the surface in August last year.

“When it came to the seed, we had a specification to work to which we gave to Craig Spooner at DLF Seeds” says James Winfield, Manager at Shorts. “I’ve worked alongside Craig on a number of projects in the past and know that DLF will deliver a mixture that meets the spec provided but that also takes into consideration any complexities of each individual site. The support and advice we received was excellent and is part of the reason we wouldn’t use anyone else for our seed requirements.”

To deliver rapid establishment, quick germination and a hard-wearing sward, Craig blended a bespoke 100% perennial ryegrass mix featuring top-rated Johnsons Sports Seed cultivar Monroe – adding exceptional recovery and disease resistance to the list of mixture properties. James and the team applied the seed in September and, despite very challenging weather conditions over the winter, only minor overseeding was required in the spring in one particularly compacted area of the pitch. “We achieved good, strong and even growth and coverage that looked superb” comments James.

The deep rooting nature of perennial rye has also improved the surfaces playability when fixtures re-commenced in early September 2020. “The condition of the field has dramatically improved. The issues we were having with divots and areas breaking up have been completely eliminated” adds Damian.

The recent renovation marks the start of a broader programme of site improvements, including plans to install a brand-new drainage system in the not too distant future.

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