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Aquatrols Turf Action Plan

March 26, 2019/in News, Press Release/by Louise Amos

Aquatrols Turf Action Plan – Planning for all weathers: Aquatrols Technical Support and European Account Manager, Michael Fance, shares his thoughts on how to work with the weather with a well thought out Turf Action plan. ‘’Throughout my European travels, the only consistent trend I’ve observed regarding the affects of the weather on sports turf […]

Vincent Tractors To Host Demo Day

March 26, 2019/in Events, News, Press Release/by Jenna Kirkpatrick

Vincent Tractors To Host Demo Day: For the fourth year running Cornwall and Devon groundcare machinery supplier Vincent Tractors & Plant will be holding a Professional Groundcare Demo Day where visitors will be able to put the next generation of lawn mowers and chippers through their paces. The event takes place on Wednesday 10th April […]

Aquatrols Turf Action Plan

March 26, 2019/in News, Press Release/by Louise Amos

Vincent Tractors To Host Demo Day

March 26, 2019/in Events, News, Press Release/by Jenna Kirkpatrick

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Aquatrols Turf Action Plan

March 26, 2019/in News, Press Release/by Louise Amos

‘’Throughout my European travels, the only consistent trend I’ve observed regarding the affects of the weather on sports turf maintenance is its inconsistency!’’ Michael says.

Michael has spent his thirty-six year career advocating a proactive approach within an integrated turf management programme but using his experiences, and the extensive database of research acquired throughout Aquatrols sixty plus years of R&D in the industry his thoughts have been refined to a more tailored approach. Whilst still recommending working to a programme, there is more emphasis now to make reactive decisions within the ‘Turf Action Plan’ to help mitigate the unpredictability of the weather.

The Proactive Approach:

The first approach suggested is that of carrying out a simple water drop penetration test (WDPT Letey, 1969). “If the soil cores exhibit a low level of repellency, or if it is discovered that moisture levels are greater than ideal at the surface, an application of Dispatch Sprayable can be very beneficial as well as economical as its patented formulation facilitates the infiltration and penetration of water’’ says Michael.

If rootzones are identified as highly water repellent an application of Aqueduct Liquid can be used as a pre-treatment tool to address the problem before starting a regular preventative programme.

Michael continues that irrespective of prevailing weather conditions, starting Revolution or Zipline programmes early will help optimize air-to-water ratios in the rootzone for a better growing environment and healthier turf. Both formulations have the ability to perform well in extremes of wet or dry weather in a wide range of soil types.

2018 saw many situations that required investment in curative applications and renovations that could possibly have been avoided. Zipline and Firmway both have variable rate options which provide the turf manger with a proactive, economical approach that will help to mitigate any challenging conditions thrown up by the weather.

If the site-specific issue relates to low moisture retention capabilities, then a proactive wetting agent approach would be advisable. Primer Select is the preferred technology Michael advises as it creates a matrix flow – a uniform wetting front to prevent the development of water repellent conditions.

Reactive moisture management options:

In wet conditions, Dispatch Sprayable can be very useful, however, trials of low rate applications of Fifty90, have also proven to significantly increase water penetration times and therefore retain playability of sports surfaces in extremely wet conditions.

Having discussed the merits of Aqueduct Liquid within a proactive strategy, the product is more often referred to as the “fire extinguisher” of curative soil surfactants for treating hydrophobic soil. Its use enables many turf managers to rehydrate soil and therefore induce turf recovery when heat and drought have taken their toll.

Healthy turf for all seasons:

In addition to a well managed Turf action plan for water management, Michael also advocates ensuring that turf is kept healthy at all times. Recently launched Attain containing AquaVita Technology (which is also contained in Zipline) has been proven in independent trials to improve a number of aspects of turf health and performance. Unlike traditional biostimulants, this biocatalyst technology is not compromised by soil temperature or chemistry issues therefore helping as part of a turf action plan to mitigate the weather.

Michael summarises by saying ‘’ I feel that the inclusion of reactive strategies within an overall proactive programme is the best way for managers of natural turf surfaces to prepare for whatever the weather throws at them.’’

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Vincent Tractors To Host Demo Day

March 26, 2019/in Events, News, Press Release/by Jenna Kirkpatrick

Vincent Tractors & Plant will be showcasing its’ professional range of groundcare equipment from a wide range of manufacturers such as Kubota, Baroness, Trimax, GreenMech, Ferris, Spider, Kersten and Stiga. As in previous years there will be working demonstrations where visitors will be able to put some of the machines through their paces.

Jon Day, Groundcare Sales Person for Mid & West Cornwall said “We are excited to be holding this event again. This is a fantastic opportunity for visitors to come along and find out more about the range of professional groundcare machinery that we can supply. The Vincent Tractors & Plant team, together with representatives from some of the manufacturers will be on hand to answer visitors’ questions”.

“This year we will have a number of our popular Kubota and Stiga ride on mowers, as well as more specialised pieces of machinery such as the remote-controlled Spider mowers.”

“Whether you are a contractor, looking after a holiday site, golf course or country park this is the event for you,” said Jon.

To register your interest in attending the event either call Vincent Tractors & Plant on 01726 860332 or email jenna.k@vincenttractors.co.uk.

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