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Origin Amenity Solutions to distribute Harmonix Turf Defense

June 2, 2023/in News, Press Release/by Danial Ahmed

Origin Amenity Solutions to distribute Harmonix Turf Defense: Origin Amenity Solutions is delighted to announce that it is the UK partner and distributor of Harmonix Turf Defense, a revolutionary bio-control fungicide, for the natural control of disease in managed amenity turf. This latest product addition further bolsters Origin Amenity Solutions’ (OAS) extensive range of fungicides […]

Murrayshall visit proves inspirational

June 1, 2023/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Murrayshall visit proves inspirational: Students in Golf Course Management from Scotland’s Rural College based at the Elmwood Campus in Cupar, Fife, were recent visitors to the Murrayshall Country Estate in Perthshire to learn more about the transformation of its two golf courses into US-style challenges. As part of a vocational training program set up by […]

Origin Amenity Solutions to distribute Harmonix Turf Defense

June 2, 2023/in News, Press Release/by Danial Ahmed

Murrayshall visit proves inspirational

June 1, 2023/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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Origin Amenity Solutions to distribute Harmonix Turf Defense

June 2, 2023/in News, Press Release/by Danial Ahmed

Origin Amenity Solutions to distribute Harmonix Turf Defense: Origin Amenity Solutions is delighted to announce that it is the UK partner and distributor of Harmonix Turf Defense, a revolutionary bio-control fungicide, for the natural control of disease in managed amenity turf.

This latest product addition further bolsters Origin Amenity Solutions’ (OAS) extensive range of fungicides and nutritional disease control solutions. The partnership with manufacturer’s Envu, further reinforces OAS’ commitment to the amenity sector, providing its customers with new, innovative products and advice that enhances their integrated disease management programmes.

Origin Amenity Solutions to distribute Harmonix Turf Defense

The first registered biological product of its kind, Harmonix Turf Defense answers the call from greenkeepers for sustainable options following synthetic product withdrawals and a growing desire for integrated fungicide programmes to manage turf in line with environmental aspirations. Perfect for the treatment of Microdochium Patch, Dollar Spot, Anthracnose and more. Harmonix Turf Defense offers a versatile and effective solution against disease as part of a wider integrated hybrid approach.

Phil Logan, National Account Manager, Envu UK & Ireland comments;

“Expectations for turf are shifting alongside environmental concerns, and with the end of synthetic products in sight, we are at the dawn of a new age. Biologicals are the future of turf disease management. Re-shaping turf management strategy is key and multi-site products like Harmonix Turf Defense offer a more economical and sustainable pathway as, longer-term, pathogens are less likely to become resistant to it. We have already achieved an impressive guaranteed efficacy level for a biological product with Harmonix Turf Defense and as a company we are committed to further R&D in this area,”

Peter Corbett, Technical Manager for Origin Amenity Solutions adds;

“The launch and introduction of Harmonix Turf Defense is one I am delighted to be involved with, introducing biologicals into the fungicide sector is paving the way forward. We all have a lot to learn about the use of these products and how we can integrate them into reliable disease control programmes. Progress over the last few seasons has been very encouraging, that even with the expected reduction in synthetic fungicides we can create reliable disease management programmes that help our customers. As a team we are proud to be at the forefront of the introduction of bio-fungicides into the fine turf market.”

As a natural Bio-control turf fungicide, Harmonix Turf Defense uses the power of a unique patented strain of bacterium Bacillus amyloliquefaciens. This works in direct contact with disease, using three active biological compounds from natural lipopeptides produced during fermentation.

These lipopeptide compounds (Iturins, that inhibit fungal spore germination, Agrastatins that destroy growing mycelia, and Surfactins that synergise with Agrastatins and Iturins for membrane disruption) are produced during the manufacturing process and are present in the finished product for instant activity when ready to spray.

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Murrayshall visit proves inspirational

June 1, 2023/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Murrayshall visit proves inspirational: Students in Golf Course Management from Scotland’s Rural College based at the Elmwood Campus in Cupar, Fife, were recent visitors to the Murrayshall Country Estate in Perthshire to learn more about the transformation of its two golf courses into US-style challenges.

As part of a vocational training program set up by SRUC to emphasise the importance of the wider ecology of golf course property rather than focus on traditional fine turf areas, a group of ten students and their lecturers spent time with Murrayshall’s Head Greenkeeper Darrin Urquhart and five members of his team to gain some useful insight into the workplace. “It was the first time that the group had been to Murrayshall and we were all impressed by the high standards of turf care being achieved with relatively limited members of staff,” said Ian Butcher MBA, the Program Leader & Senior Lecturer in Golf Course Management at the SRUC’s Elmwood Campus.

Murrayshall visit proves inspirational

“Darrin explained how he and his team are producing surfaces that combined playing quality with presentation, as well as meeting the diverse expectations of club members wanting different levels of difficulty or features from the course. And in additional to the playing areas, they undertake specific developments such as walkways and viewing spots for non-golfers to enjoy. This wider
perspective of the estate as whole was very useful to share with our students and every member of Darrin’s team was on the same page regarding the Murrayshall brand.

“I’ve been fortunate to play Murrayshall before and from a Scottish landscape experience, it’s hard to beat. But with the attention to detail and refinements now being seen, these qualities will only be enhanced into a truly memorable round of golf and a first-class parkland experience in a true Scottish setting,” he added.

According to Darrin Urquhart, who has been at Murrayshall over the past 14 years, the visit also served to give college graduates an insight into the work needed to transform a conventional parkland course into a US-style layout with white sand bunkers, smaller greens and surrounding rough. “They won’t have seen courses like these in this part of Scotland before and it’s one of the distinguishing features that sets Murrayshall apart, so we were really pleased to show them all around,” said Darrin.

The 365-acre Murrayshall estate offers golfers a challenging 18-hole Championship course and the nearby 10-hole Lynedoch course, ideal for those wanZng to play a quick round, or juniors and those new to the game. It also features one of the most picturesque driving ranges in the country.

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Origin Amenity Solutions to distribute Harmonix Turf Defense

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Origin Amenity Solutions to distribute Harmonix Turf Defense

Origin Amenity Solutions to distribute Harmonix Turf Defense: Origin Amenity Solutions is delighted to announce that it is the UK partner and distributor of Harmonix Turf Defense, a revolutionary bio-control fungicide, for the natural control of disease in managed amenity turf.

Murrayshall visit proves inspirational

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