26 September 2023
Clipping Rates of Turf-Type Perennial Ryegrasses over Winter - Full Report
The report discusses and compares the characteristics of Perennial Ryegrass originating from Continental and Mediterranean climates, highlighting their growth patterns and traits.
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27 July 2023
Understanding Endophytes
Did you know that beneath the surface of our turf ryegrass and tall fescue lies a secret partnership with fascinating fungi called endophytes? 🍄🌱 These little superheroes offer a protective shield against pesky insects & they can deter grazing animals too! 🐇🦢🐛
Click the link to learn more about endophytes!
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30 May 2023
DuraVeg Bulletin Edition 8 Autumn 2023
In this issue we have a feature profile of Aaron Ling from PGG Wrightson Turf as well as a case study on the new Waikato Expressway in New Zealand; the region’s largest ever roading project. We also highlight some key parts of our business being our Melbourne Seed and Distribution Facility, as well our highly experienced team. Lastly, we share the data sheet for the popular
DuraVeg Wood Fibre, a high performing Australian made product.
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13 April 2023
Blacktown full trial writeup
This article discusses the benefits and potential risks of oversowing couchgrass sportsfields with perennial ryegrass during the winter season to improve colour and wear recovery.
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CaseStudy
13 April 2023
Endophytes in perennial ryegrass - Leigh Creek
This article discusses a trial conducted at Ballarat to investigate the effect of Avanex endophyte on cockchafer grubs in turf-type perennial ryegrass.
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13 April 2023
Endophytes in turf
This article discusses the Avanex endophyte strain and its use in turfgrass. The Avanex strain produces a wide range of alkaloids at high concentrations, reducing the number of insects in the area, which can be beneficial for bird deterrence on airports.
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13 April 2023
Fine Fescue Golf Turf
Fine fescue has become increasingly popular in golf turf due to its versatility in terms of mowing height and input usage, as seen in courses such as the Dunes and Barnbougle. Learn more about our mown & unmown trials.
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13 April 2023
Phytotoxicity of ethofumesate on couchgrass
Learn more about the difficulties of controlling Poa annua in couchgrass oversown for the winter with perennial ryegrass.
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13 April 2023
Ryegrass Winter Growth Rate trial
August is an important time for Australian sportsgrounds used for winter football. This article discusses a trial conducted by PGG Wrightson Turf to quantify the differences in growth rate between elite perennial ryegrass cultivars, including Mediterranean and Continental cultivars.
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13 April 2023
Ryegrasses for Racetracks
There are several different types of ryegrass (Lolium species). This report provides information to help Racetrack Managers choose which type is best for their situation.
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13 April 2023
Winter ET rate trial report
This article discusses the use of winter overseeding with perennial ryegrass to improve the colour and resilience of couch grass sporting surfaces during the winter season.
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13 April 2023
Winter Oversowing Guide
Discover the Benefits of Winter Oversowing for Sports Fields. Learn why you should consider it, its advantages, disadvantages, and a program schedule to get you started.
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15 July 2022
DuraVeg Bulletin - Winter 2022
In this issue we have a feature profile of Rob Loch from Landloch Pty Ltd who discusses his career journey that led him to the revegetation industry. We report on the Hervey Bay Airport Runway Renewal where ProGanics proved great at the mitigation of undesirable weeds. Finally we look at a trial at the Christchurch Adventure Park where we have put ProGanics and Flexterra up against other erosion control products. We hope you enjoy the issue!
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3 August 2021
DuraVeg Bulletin - Winter 2021
In this issue we have a feature profile of Mike Glasson of Lawn & Turf Contracting as well as case studies from Karri Valley, Dunedin and Borg Manufacturing in Oberon. We also provide a sneak peak at our new DuraVeg® Fibre Matrix™ which launched in Australia last month. This product is soon to be available in New Zealand. Tested in Australia by Landloch, DuraVeg FM exceeds Australian Bonded Fibre Matrix requirements.
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14 June 2021
PGG Wrightson Turf leading early Environmentally Sustainable Initiatives in Turf Industry
PGG Wrightson Turf are pleased to announce that we have joined the Agrecovery Scheme in an effort to help reduce the amount of plastic that goes unrecycled. Click read more for our full press release.
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25 November 2020
DuraVeg Bulletin - Spring 2020
In this issue we review the 2020 IECA Conference and Expo in Raleigh - North Carolina, while also checking in on projects from Townsville and Toowoomba in Queensland. Over in New Zealand we report on a picturesque project in the Bay of Islands, and to top it off we have an insightful feature profile of Mason Trouchet from Rainstorm. We hope you enjoy the issue.
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1 August 2020
DuraTurf Bulletin - Winter 2020
Presenting the refreshed DuraTurf Bulletin. Inside you'll find case studies from recent projects in the Turf industry, product profiles and staff profiles from our team and within the industry.
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15 May 2020
DuraVeg Bulletin - Autumn 2020
In this issue we have a recap of the 2019 International Erosion Control Association (IECA) Australia conference which was held in tropical Cairns, as well as a number of case studies from projects in Australia and New Zealand. We also provide insight into a grass establishment trial that is currently in progress at our Kimihia Research Centre, and cap things off with a feature profile of Robert Coulson from RST Environmental Solutions.
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