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From 26 November 2016 new legislation came into effect which dictates that all mounted and pedestrian sprayers must comply with national testing scheme protocols.The amenity sector is now subject to the same legislation and testing protocols as farm sprayers. Follow this decision tree to understand key timelines and testing requirements for your sprayer: Click on the image to download a copy.You can find out more about what the test involves and what the scheme is looking to achieve on the NSTS website.There is also a search facility on the NSTS site for you to find a testing service near you.Sprayer testing to assure accuracy and reduce the risk of damaging accidents is an essential part of effective product stewardship and protecting product use for the future.Key benefits of the NSTSEnsure your sprayer equipment and products are being used in a manner that is safe for the sprayer operatorImprove accuracy of spray applicationReduce mid-season breakdownsBe proactive in safeguarding the…

 NemaTrident are a range of beneficial nematodes selected for their activity on key soil pests in the UK.Find out more about the use of NemaTrident in conjunction with the Syngenta insecticide Acelepryn, for an integrated approach to leatherjacket control, offering greater consistency and reliability of overall control.  Watch the video reports from the Syngenta Leatherjacket Workshop - providing essential insights into total control techniques  NemaTrident F contains Steinernema feltiae - specifically selected for control of leatherjackets under UK conditions; NemaTrident B contains Heterorhabditis bacteriophora - selected for the control of chafer white grubs. Syngenta research has developed effective Integrated Turf Management strategies to incorporate the use of NemaTrident F and Acelepryn, along with a range of cultural control techniques, to enhance the reliability and consistency of leatherjacket control on all sports surfaces and amenity turf. See more on NemaTrident and…

This season’s variable autumn weather conditions, fluctuating weekly from warm periods stimulating turf growth to frosts and intense cold, put immense stress on turf plants – and resulted in widespread outbreaks of Microdochium Patch (Fusarium).Despite the relatively mild conditions so far, the long-range forecasters have already issued doom warnings that this could be the coldest and wettest winter ever.Certainly recent years have been significantly wetter than the long term average. December 2012, 2013 and 2015 were all more than 50% wetter than average for the UK, with last year an average 80% higher and many areas of northern England and Scotland receiving more than double the norm. However, after another year record global warm temperatures, the experience of recent seasons indicates the trend of mild winters could continue. Last year turned out to be third consecutive season of incredibly mild conditions. The average for England and Wales was 4°C above the norm at 7.9°C; a full degree above the…

A broad spectrum foliar fungicide with both contact and systemic properties for moderate control of Fusarium Patch (Microdochium nivale) and a reduction in levels of Dollar Spot (Sclerotinia homoeocarpa) and Anthracnose (Colletotrichum graminicola). Approved for use on greens and tees of golf courses and enclosed sports turf surfaces in the UK. For information on use in Ireland please refer to the Ascernity – Ireland listing.September 2023 update - Find out more about the new approval for Ascernity use on golf course greens and tees. Click hereWatch Syngenta Technical Manager, Sean Loakes, explain the new updates for Ascernity use on golf course greens and tees: 

A visit to Paul Gater at Caldy Golf Club in the north west reveals what it takes to be a top sprayer operator, and shares his experiences

NemaSpreader^® is a biocompatible blend of water retention and spreading agents designed to enhance the effective distribution, survival and efficacy of beneficial nematodes.Add NemaSpreader during the spray tank filling at a rate of 5.0 litres per hectare in the final spray mix.NemaTrident should always be applied in conjunction with NemaSpreader, to create the optimum soil conditions for nematode movement and targeting pests. 

Overtake is the NEW herbicide from Syngenta offering broad spectrum weed control. Overtake contains Fluroxypyr and Florasulam.These two active ingredients in one great combination provides:increased spectrum of weeds controlledgreater relaiability in a wider range of temperatures and conditions2 different modes of actionreduced risk of weed resistance developingnovel suspo-emulsion formulation to maximise performanceOvertake offers broad spectrum weed controlA spring application of Overtake can clean out turf of weed competition for stronger turf growth and recovery, an improved playing surface and more efficient use of fertiliser, water and other inputs. Deliver the quality turf you want - not the weeds that you don't. Apply when weeds are actively growing in the spring to target smaller, immature weeds when they are more susceptible. Overtake saves you timeReliable results first time and optimum performance at 200 l/ha provides you more efficient…

Overtake is the NEW herbicide from Syngenta offering broad spectrum weed control. Overtake contains Fluroxypyr and Florasulam. These two active ingredients in one great combination provides:increased spectrum of weeds controlledgreater relaiability in a wider range of temperatures and conditions2 different modes of actionreduced risk of weed resistance developingnovel suspo-emulsion formulation to maximise performance Overtake offers broad spectrum weed controlA spring application of Overtake can clean out turf of weed competition for stronger turf growth and recovery, an improved playing surface and more efficient use of fertiliser, water and other inputs. Deliver the quality turf you want - not the weeds that you don't. Apply when weeds are actively growing in the spring to target smaller, immature weeds when they are more susceptible.  Overtake saves you timeReliable results first time and optimum performance at 200l / ha provides you more efficient spraying. &nbsp…

The pioneering Syngenta Operation Pollinator initiative, to promote ecological habitat creation on golf courses, has hit over 100 clubs signed up in the UK.

Ryder is the new turf pigment technology that protects turf from harmful UV rays and excessive light, delivering a consistent natural green colour.  Apply as a programme to build colour and prior to periods of stress to maintain appearance.Our recent article about Ryder says "Not all energy emitted by the sun is useful for turf grass growth. In fact, some of this energy can be actually harmful to the plant – effectively causing damaging sunburn to plant cells. Ryder enables plants to manage light more effectively, and to make light work more efficiently for turf."Read more here. 

On the Chilterns chalk escarpment that rises from the banks of the River Thames in Berkshire, Goring & Streatley Course Manager, Matt Aplin, is looking at all avenues to enhance grass retention through the summer, and produce an attractive course all year around.

Syngenta has appointed Glenn Kirby as the company’s new position of dedicated Technical Manager for the UK Turf & Landscape business.Glenn brings 25 years’ experience of practical turf management skills from both downland and parkland environments, along with experience from both corporate and members’ golf clubs. He has held the Course Manager’s role at Hockley Golf Club in Hampshire and, prior to that, as Head Greenkeeper on the Heritage course at The London Club in Kent.He has also been through the Ohio State University programme in the US, including championship preparation at the prestigious Oak Hill Country Club, along with a wide range of other tournament experience.Throughout his career to date, Glenn highlighted his commitment has been to deliver great playing surfaces, alongside an environmentally sustainable and economically viable business. “The ethos has been to use innovation to achieve results, and to get the most out of the available budget.“Syngenta has been at the forefront of helping…