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FEELING CHIPPER
British manufacturing success story
by TurfPro Editor, Steve Gibbs
Woodchippers are being purchased by professionals who care for all sorts of green areas, with British manufacturer GreenMech enjoying successful sales both at home and abroad.
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IOG PROMOTE 2.5% SALARY INCREASE
For grounds staff in 2017
The suggested uplift reflects the uncertain economic climate and higher than expected levels of inflation, as well as the general level of pay settlements across the markets, says IOG.
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GOVERNMENT FACING ARTIFICIAL SURFACE PRESSURE
Calls for further rubber crumb research
Former NHS chief executive, Nigel Maguire writes open letter to Sports Minister Tracey Crouch, calling for immediate action to protect players from potential dangers.
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MONSANTO SAY GLYPHOSATE STILL OK IN 2017
Little has actually changed says company
RoundUp manufacturer Monsanto has issued a statement saying amenity contractors can continue to use glyphosate in 2017, confident that they are acting responsibly and within the law.
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PITCH FIRST FOR BOURNEMOUTH
First to use SIS system in Premiership
British company SIS Pitches has installed a SISGrass hybrid system at the Vitality Stadium, making the Cherries the first side in the top flight to use the latest technology for competitive fixtures.
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1000+ PLAYING FIELDS SAVED
By Sport England intervention in last year
According to figures from the grassroots sports quango, 91 per cent of playing fields that were under threat from planning developments (1,176 out of 1,272) in 2015 were saved.
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U.S TRIP WIN FOR BIGGA MEMBERS
Successful greenkeepers named
The 10 successful BIGGA members who will jet off to Orlando, Florida next year as part of the BIGGA Delegation sponsored by Bernhard and Company have been revealed.
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DUTCH TURF PROFESSIONALS TOUR UK FACILITIES
Wembley and Wimbledon amongst venues
The Limagrain UK amenity team recently hosted a group of twenty amenity customers from sister company Limagrain Netherlands.
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INCREASED COURSES NEEDING TREATMENT
Says Terrain Aeration
Terrain Aeration say they been receiving a marked increase in the number of golf courses requesting their specialist soil compaction and aeration service.
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