Reconstruction of the grass track at Awapuni Racing Centre

Reconstruction of the grass track at Awapuni Racing Centre

Why redevelop the track? There were several issues with the performance of the grass track that prompted the decision to re-develop it. These included: Different Profile on ‘outside bend’ Interestingly the track has two home bends – an inner and an outer one, both of...
Diseases of Racetracks – What to look out for this summer!

Diseases of Racetracks – What to look out for this summer!

Uniform grass cover is an essential component of a consistent racing surface.Loss of grass cover from disease has serious implications on horse racing tracks because the resulting lack of uniformity inboth appearance and surface performance, can make tracks unusable....
Why Is Rainfall Better Than Irrigation?

Why Is Rainfall Better Than Irrigation?

It’s not always there when you need it, but rainfall typically results in more even soil moisture, greater turf health and improved growth rates. After a significant rain event during a dry summer, many turfgrass practitioners will... To access this post, you must...
Common Practices Can Be Questioned

Common Practices Can Be Questioned

When turf managers fully understand how much water the root-zone can store, they may develop the confidence to change from daily to less frequent irrigation. A fundamental principle of irrigation taught to turf management... To access this post, you must purchase...
Tips for Effective Irrigation

Tips for Effective Irrigation

t’s easy to consider water shortages an overseas problem yet New Zealand is not exempt. Those not convinced that water is a precious, increasingly scarce resource in this country need to recall that... To access this post, you must purchase NZSTI Membership - Full...
Using Moisture Meters to Make Informed Decisions

Using Moisture Meters to Make Informed Decisions

Gathering more data, then taking the time to understand what it’s telling you about your greens can eliminate the risks of over-watering. Too often the response to a hot, dry day is to fire up the irrigation at night, along with the water budget... To access this post,...