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After winning the 2019 SALTEX College Cup, four students from Myerscough College recently enjoyed an unforgettable experience at Real Madrid’s Bernabéu Stadium.

The annual SALTEX College Cup, sponsored by Toro and Reesink Turfcare, is a student-led sp

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Due to popular visitor demand, show organisers have revealed that an increased number of indoor demonstrations will be taking place at SALTEX 2020 in a large dedicated arena on the show floor.

At SALTEX 2019 the Eco Village demonstration area offered

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A number of key industry experts will be uniting to collaboratively tackle the biggest issues facing the groundscare environment at SALTEX 2019, which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham on October 30 and 31.

Learning LIVE, SALTEX’s all-encompassing an

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After winning the 2018 SALTEX College Cup, students from Bridgwater and Taunton College in Somerset, recently enjoyed their prize of a behind the scenes tour at The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), Wimbledon.

Simon Cook, Jacob Camplin, Ryan Tate

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Entries to the SALTEX 2019 Innovation Award are now open for all SALTEX exhibitors to take part – allowing show visitors the chance to witness a stellar line-up of brand new products and services that are pushing the boundaries in groundscare innovat

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New for 2019, SALTEX visitors can expect to experience the latest green technology in groundscare in a new area on the show floor, which is purely dedicated to environmentally-friendly products.

The trend towards sustainable and environmentally-friend

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Now in its 74th year, SALTEX is growing from strength to strength in its NEC home.

In fact, already 70 per cent of the SALTEX 2019 floorplan has been allocated with more than 180 SALTEX 2018 exhibitors returning. Over 40 of these exhibitors have incre

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From robotics to hybrid mowers and digital apps, ground-breaking ideas to thought provoking debates, career enhancing advice to limitless opportunities; the recent SALTEX 2018 at the NEC was a landscape of possibility and prospect for the future of g

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On the first day of SALTEX 2018, Sherriff Amenity’s ground-breaking new app, PrecisionPro, was announced as the winner of the second, annual SALTEX Innovation Award.

Established at the show in 2017, the SALTEX Innovation Award was created to encourage

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Open forum activity

Tim Bucknall replied to robert pryor's discussion Battery hedgcutter advice
"What run time do you get with the AP200?
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12 hours ago
James Brett replied to robert pryor's discussion Battery hedgcutter advice
"Just seen this post and wanted to add that the Stihl HSA100 and AP200s batteries are a great combo. Yes about 4.9kg but with minimal vibrations it is actually a joy to use for long periods of time. If you wanted to reduce the weight they do a belt…"
yesterday
Billybop replied to David Benson's discussion things arnt going to work very well
"Yes been following Barrie's videos for a while, he talks a lot of sense. Another good channel is EV Carnage. The depreciation plus time wasted hanging around charging instead of working, is terrifying. I am a big user of battery garden kit, the…"
yesterday
Peter sellers replied to Peter sellers's discussion High lift non gen blades
"Thanks"
yesterday
Ian Harvey replied to Peter sellers's discussion High lift non gen blades
"Although not an Oregon blade, maybe this would work for the Stiga?
https://jungle-busters.co.uk/product/mountfield-blade-sp485-hw-v-48..."
yesterday
Peter sellers replied to David Benson's discussion things arnt going to work very well
"Want the truth on EV's ? Watch Barrie Crampton on Youtube, hundreds of 2 to 3 yr old on Auto trader etc with single digit miles , all been pre registered to massage and comply with the sales mandate that manufacturers have to comply with to avoid 15…"
yesterday
Intelligent Landscapes replied to James's discussion Lawn issues
" Are the plants on the wall that are not in pots dying too?
Regardless, definitely have the soil tested before you spend more money/time on it.The RHS have a soil analysis service, about £40 per sample."
Saturday
Gary MCKINSTRY replied to James's discussion Lawn issues
"I always tell customers not to put any feed and weed on new grass seed for a year  I think it states that on the bag..I think that's your problem myself. "
Saturday
Sam Bainbridge replied to Gary Etherington's discussion Start up business machines?
"If 2k is your budget I'd go 2nd hand 2k is a very small budget. I'd look for 2x 21 inch roller mower, 2x hs87r stihl hedge cutters. 1x br800 backpack blower 1x stihl hand blower, tripod ladder.
A good new roller mower will be about £1500 each now…"
Saturday
Neil Turner is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
Saturday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
Kim Blake, Course Manager at Fulford Heath Golf Club in Birmingham, has been at the forefront of maintaining and enhancing the club’s renowned parkland course for the past 36 years.Kim’s dedication to innovation has helped the club thrive and stay…
Thursday
Isobel Cockcroft and Albert Adams joined Landscape Juice Network
Thursday
Dougie replied to Dougie's discussion Honda 537 HRX
"Thanks i did have the back set on 3 and the front on 2 which wasnt taking much off had to lower the back it will mostly be for mulching"
Wednesday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
Simon Grand, Course Manager at North Foreland Golf Club in Kent, has reported impressive results from using BASF’s Attraxor, a plant growth regulator recommended and supplied by Agrovista Amenity.Known for its unique coastal setting and historic…
Wednesday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
Hibernian Football Club, celebrated as Scotland’s greenest football club, has made significant strides in sustainable grounds management with the purchase of the Dennis ES-860 battery-powered mower.Head Groundsman Steven Thomas has found the ES-860…
Wednesday
Peter sellers replied to Dougie's discussion Honda 537 HRX
"Thanks for update Dougie, yes the height adjusters could be better but never had one fail yet! As my previous post we set the back wheels on 3 and this is permanent and adjust the height of cut only on the front wheels using either 1.5 or 2 setting…"
Wednesday
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Honda or Masport?

Looking for lightish roller mower, not battery!Anyone using Honda 476 QY 19 inch or Masport rotorla 22 inch ? Both similar weight, looking at the Masport don't like the handle bracing bar which runs between the 2 vertical handles and looks like it…

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Hole saw set

Anyone recommend a hole saw set, want a set in a case to stop walkies. Needs to cut steel and stainless , can't justify Starrett cost. Need a selection of sizes with arbours.Only occasional use numerous choices on net but difficult to know if any…

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Lawn issues

Im after some advice regarding a lawn issue.  A customer had spoken to me regarding their front lawn that really struggled to put on any growth at all even during spring time. I suggested that because the house is a new build, although built a…

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15 Replies · Reply by Intelligent Landscapes on Saturday
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