Greenkeeper International Magazine

Greenkeeper International is the official magazine of BIGGA and is published on a monthly basis. This section of our website contains more information on the magazine, back issues, PDF downloads and subscription information.

Latest Issue: May 2012

Water pressure

Water, H2O, wasser, agua, l’eau, call it what you will it has been the main topic of conversation for greenkeepers for the last few weeks and months. We either have too much of it dropping from the skies – some of the rainfall statistics for the West of Scotland amongst other areas are eye watering (excuse the pun) – or far too little, resulting in Temporary Use Bans/Hosepipe Bans and potentially Drought Orders. Meanwhile, courses are closed due to flooding... Read more
Water restrictions

How do BIGGA members cope with the mounting pressure from Water Authorities to limit irrigation on the course? Jim Cook interviews four Course Managers from areas affected by the recent hosepipe ban Read more
Washdown areas – what are your requirements?

Richard Stuttard, Environmental Consultant of the STRI, writes... Read more
The revolving door on turf pesticide products

Dr Terry Mabbett reports, with a high level analysis of pesticide products... Read more