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Charcoal that arises from heating and resulting decomposition of plant material in the absence of oxygen, with the process being called pyrolysis. Biochar is porous and can be used as a soil additive to improve water and nutrient retention. In addition, the material can be treated with micro-organisms prior to incorporation into a soil profile, further enhancing soil and plant health. Biochar is defined by the International Biochar Initiative as “A solid material obtained from thermochemical conversion of biomass in an oxygen-16 limited environment”. (https://www.biochar-international.org/

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A foam marker for use with boom sprayers.

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A range of organic products for use in turf management, being produced by Terralift.

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A proprietary form of porous concrete which has been used to line the base of some golf sand bunkers, for example, at the 2018 Ryder Cup. The company Capillary Concrete was renamed CapillaryFlow in 2023.

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A product name for a multi-surface cleaner, being effective against Covid-19, Norovirus, and other pathogens. It is manufactured by Amega Sciences and supplied by a range of companies, including Aitkens.

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A product name for a blue indicator used in pesticide sprays to help identify where a pesticide application has been made on a turfgrass surface. It also helps to reduce spray drift. It is supplied by ICL.

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A product name for a blue or green coloured liquid spray pattern indicator, being supplied by Agrovista.

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The use of petrol in many machines exposes a user to a significant hazard, which if not managed appropriately, will present a high risk to that user. Take care when using any flammable liquid and this can mean: • Filling up a fuel tank at the start of the day, when the engine is cold; • Filling up a fuel tank on a hard surface, so that if any spillage accidentally occurs then it is relatively easy to clean up ¯ make sure a spill kit is always available when using machinery;

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An anti-foaming product for use when applying liquids in sprayer tanks, being supplied by Rigby Taylor.

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A protective cover for newly sown grassed areas. It can be made of different material, ideally allowing light and air to penetrate and circulate through the sheet, whilst providing protection from bird damage, drying out from wind and aiding moisture retention around the seed. During warm weather the microclimate beneath a sheet can become very warm and relative humidity high which increases plant stress and potential for disease attack. Periodic removal and replacement of germination sheets may be required during such warm periods.