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25.01.2022 HOT OFF THE PRESS! Our Winter 2020 magazine will be hitting mailboxes around the country soon. Check it out for updates on levy-funded research, industry updates and more. Don't receive the mag? Contact Turf Australia today!

25.01.2022 Last week we shared the results of the recently conducted levy-funded research which found that turf can act as a bushfire retardant. Check out this article in Outdoor Design Source for the scoop!

25.01.2022 Making a difference one lawn at a time. Well done Raising Men Lawn Care Service, community spirit at its best. https://www.turfmagazine.com//rmlcs-making-a-difference-/

23.01.2022 Have you registered for International Lawn Day? Its the first day of its kind and should be a great opportunity for growers to connect with others who are passionate about their lawns. Its taking place on Monday August 31! https://www.internationallawnday.com/

23.01.2022 Happy International Lawn Day! Lots of prizes to be won, don't miss out!

23.01.2022 As Australia prepares for the upcoming fire season its important to take a look at ways we can build defendable space in our peri-urban environments. Did you know natural turf is a natural bushfire retardant?

22.01.2022 There's easier ways to cool down your house than pumping aircon all summer! Find out more at www.turfaustralia.com.au

22.01.2022 Have you completed the 2020 Turf Grower survey yet? Growers will have received a unique link on September 8, with details on how to fill-out this 10 minute survey. The data collected as part of this anonymous survey helps paint an accurate and reliable picture of our industry and is invaluable in our advocacy and strategic planning work.... Please contact Nadene Conasch at Turf Australia on 0420 300 056 or [email protected] if you have not yet received a link

22.01.2022 RUOK? Day. Look after yourself and those around you.

21.01.2022 NEW GROWER RESOURCES AVAILABLE: Head to the Turf Australia website to download a series of factsheets on the benefits of living turf - including a look at turf's bushfire retardant properties. Head to https://www.turfaustralia.com.au/

20.01.2022 Mark your calendars - August 31 is International Lawn Day! See how you can get involved here: https://www.internationallawnday.com/

19.01.2022 WE WANT YOU! In order to advocate on behalf of growers we need access to accurate, reliable information. Thats why we need you to help us by spending 5 minutes in filling out the 2020 Turf Growers Survey.... If you have not yet received a link, please get in touch via Facebook or directly with Nadene Conasch ([email protected]).

19.01.2022 Want to know more about how your levy was invested this year? Check out the Hort Innovation Turf Industry Annual Report for an update on levy-funded projects and a snapshot of the industry.

18.01.2022 NSW is planning for a GREENER future, including parks, sportsfields and recreation spaces. This image highlights the many benefits of a greener community. https://www.governmentarchitect.nsw.gov.au/p/greener-places

17.01.2022 Whats not to love about a natural lawn!

15.01.2022 CALLING ON ALL FEMALE TURF GROWERS Funding grants are currently available to women who work in the horticulture sector to support their participation in a leadership development program. The grants have been allocated as part of a joint funding arrangement between Hort Innovation and Women & Leadership Australia

15.01.2022 Great to see that funding for the Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI) will be renewed in 2020

12.01.2022 Turf is key to keeping our cities cool. The role it plays in reducing the impacts of urban heat islands is vital. Check out this fact sheet for more information. https://www.turfaustralia.com.au//FactSheet%20Turf%20is%20

11.01.2022 According to a Hort Innovation strategic levy-funded project, long pile synthetic turf like the one pictured will increase surface temperatures by an average of 11C! Keep an eye out for the winter edition of the Turf Australia magazine for more information about the cooling properties of natural turf and the dangers of fake grass.

10.01.2022 Great to see this coverage on the benefits of turf as a bushfire retardant.

10.01.2022 A recent Hort Innovation levy-funded study found that on turf farms, 1 square metre of turf removes an average of 2.5kg of carbon dioxide from the air. Find out more at www.turfaustralia.com.au

09.01.2022 It exacerbates the urban heat island effect, is not a good bushfire retardant, is not biodegradable and gets in the way of important wildlife. Are we missing anything?

09.01.2022 Happy National Family Business Day to all the wonderful Turf Farming Families. You are a great example of family commitment and passion to your work. #nfbd20

08.01.2022 The August Turf Australia eNews is out now! Chock full of updates on new research and industry news its the perfect read for your arvo cuppa. Dont subscribe? Contact [email protected]

08.01.2022 Will our cities now rethink their planning strategies? https://theconversation.com/how-cities-can-add-accessible-g

08.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW that a Hort Innovation levy-funded strategic research project recently found that live turf, even turf under severe moisture stress was unable to be combusted in simulated ignition experiments. Keep an eye out for our Turf Australia Winter Magazine for the scoop on this now completed project.

07.01.2022 REMINDER: We regularly update the Member Toolkit on the Turf Australia website. THIS WEEK we have added a series of videos from recently retired soil scientists from the NSW DPI, called the Science Legacy Series. Check it out today! https://www.turfaustralia.com.au//member-toolk/production/

07.01.2022 Did you know our parks, fields and lawns help keep our cities cool?

06.01.2022 Natural grass is a breath of fresh air literally! Healthy turfgrass generates oxygen for improved air quality. Learn more natural grass fun facts at The Lawn Institute. https://www.thelawninstitute.org//air-quality-and-turfgra/

05.01.2022 BankWest Stadium looking good

05.01.2022 Commemorating the day that the patent was secured for the first ever lawn mower, International Lawn Day kicks off next week! Its not too late to get involved find out more here: https://www.internationallawnday.com/

05.01.2022 Looking for levy-funded information on weeds, pests or diseases? Head to the Turf Australia members only section for all relevant reports on pesky and damaging pests. https://www.turfaustralia.com.au/res/turf-research-library/

05.01.2022 Only two weeks until the Turf Australia AGM. It’s all online this year, which means you can dial in and listen to all updates from the comfort of your home! https://us02web.zoom.us//tZ0vc-2trzgjHtWrASKy-lTRJgYPFyUJC

04.01.2022 Join us as we give our world-class Australian parks and parkies a gigantic green salute from 23rd to 30th June! During the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for our... open spaces has never been more important for our mental and physical health. . Parks and Leisure Australia is working with our global counterparts to pay tribute to parks and workers all over the world. So how can you get involved? . Light up your iconic or civic space from 23 June - 30 June Wear green on Tuesday 23 June and Tuesday 30 June Share your photos and experiences on all social media platforms using the #GoGreenForParks and #GoingGreenforParkies hashtags See more

04.01.2022 Did you know that irrigated turf can cool average surface temperature by almost 5 degrees? Check out this article from Australasian Leisure Management, reporting on levy-funded research.

03.01.2022 What a heart-warming story out of the US. We love hearing about how something as simple as mowing a lawn can bring communities together. https://www.washingtonpost.com//lawn-care-free-new-jersey/

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03.01.2022 Great to see turf used for greening our major cities.

03.01.2022 Data is what drives decisions and the more data we can collect about our industry the best we can advocate for the best outcomes for our growers. Turf growers should check their email for information about the 2020 Australian Turf Survey. Your input is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions please contact Turf Australia.

02.01.2022 Nice article by Horticulture Week on the recently completed levy-funded project which found that turf acts as a bushfire retardant.

02.01.2022 Mark your calendars - September 23 is "Thank a superintendent day"! It's an initiative by the Australian Sports Turf Managers Association which recognises the work done by golf course superintendents in managing courses around Australia. More information here... https://www.golfaustralia.com.au//first-international-than See more

01.01.2022 Another story on the long term impact of rubber fields. Read the article and watch the video, then share it. The damage from the rubber pellets polluting the water ways will be felt for many years to come.... The use of astro-turf in a river system where it can break down and discharge potential toxins into the water is not considered a suitable material. "The question now is how to clean up the mess, just weeks before adult chinook salmon listed for protection under the federal Endangered Species Act are expected to arrive on their homeward journey." https://www.turfgrasssod.org/rubber-debris-litters-miles-o/

01.01.2022 The city of Belmont in the greater Perth area has banned fake grass, with the mayor citing its negative environmental impact as a major reason. Listen to this interview on 6PR for more https://www.6pr.com.au/city-of-belmont-bans-fake-turf/