TGT Issue 49 2020

The South Hedland Golf Club also has a start it’s the magnificent, old growth Turf Grass Times - Issue 49 an arrangement with the Corporation Boab trees, some estimated to be 500 and the three north west clubs boast the -700 years old, scattered throughout the The Greenhill’s Turf Farm Story only fully irrigated golf courses between course. Add to this the fact that Derby Geraldton and Darwin. Golf Club also has a racecourse running Let’s talk about Derren and his lovely wife In 2003, Greenhills Turf Farm supplied through the middle of it makes the site Cher and how they came to have a turf the turf and assisted with the installation truly beautiful. farm in the North West! of turf and irrigation onsite, and then Derren still visits the site regularly in Derren started his apprenticeship at managed the golf course for the following a voluntary capacity, to assist with the Capel Golf Course in 1991 when he was five years. The workforce for the project maintenance and to keep an eye on the 17 years old after completing a pre- included local prison camp workers and False Spider mite issue onsite. It’s only a apprenticeship in horticulture at Bentley illegal fishermen interned at Bungerunin four-hour round trip, a mere nothing in TAFE. He completed TAFE on the Friday Prison Camp in Derby. North West time! and started his apprenticeship on the The irrigation system was designed Monday after completing several weeks by Frank Quinty from Quinty and Co On the way back from Derby we stopped work experience with Graham Banks Irrigation, and includes a 2 wire TORO at the Kimberley Meat Company, 100 at Capel Golf Club. Graham assured system across the entire course. The km north of Broome. This is the biggest Derren he’d have a job when he finished growing profile for the course fairways abattoir in the North West, employing his course and true to his word had a job in Derby was altered compared to that at over seventy slaughter yard workers. It offer for him before he completed his the Broome Golf Course, where a lesson is an oasis in an otherwise astoundingly pre-app. had been learnt. Dune sands were used in hot and barren region. The office is Derren worked three full years at Capel. Broome which led to algae growth issues. surrounded by 500 m² soft leaf buffalo, Early in this time, his mum was killed So, in Derby, local fine river sands were thriving in a place where it is not in car accident not far from the Golf brought in and blended with the Pindan uncommon to have a series of 50° degree Course as she and Derren’s younger red soils. Predominantly the course is Celsius days! brother were driving down to visit him Pindan soil, but there are patches of The ambient air temperature on arrival at work. This was life changing as can be marsh grey sands, clay and even some was 48.5°C, so we took the opportunity well imagined, especially as he assumed pockets of gravel. to take some measurements with a digital the support role for his siblings after his It is incredible that the fairways of the temperature hand gun, to compare mum’s death. A huge responsibility for golf course have not been fertilised surfaces in this extreme environment. one so young. since installation, and yet they remain The turf is irrigated, however had not After completing his apprenticeship at very playable. The Golf Club has an been watered for over three days before age 20, Derren decided to take a gap year annual budget of just $40,000 and is our arrival due to irrigation issues. and he and a mate headed north. It took run completely by volunteers. Only the Please see below recorded temperatures. three months to get to Broome, and by greens and tees are fertilised, although The hottest surface was actually a patch the time they arrived, his mate was broke only a couple of times a year. Some of of dead and dying turf! It was 23.8° and needed to find work, so they stayed the greens coming close to being some hotter than the green irrigated turf! and rented a caravan at Town Beach. In of the best I have ever seen. They are Interestingly it also proved to be hotter his travels around town Derren noticed in fact spectacular. Derby Golf Club is than a steel bollard in cement nearby. that no one in Broome seemed to have a considered to be the best course in the The irrigated turf was 36.1°, concrete in cylinder lawn mower. So he purchased North West region and has a reputation full sun was 44.2°, Steel bollard on that one along with a verti-mower and started as such. Loads of people fly into town same concrete was 59° and the dead a lawn mowing round. just to play a round. What make this golf turf 59.4°! Unfortunately, there was no Around this time Broome was growing course the most unique in Australia? For plastic synthetic grass on site to measure and he decided to could also supply turf. and compare. I dread to think what the So, he bought a house block in town and reading would have been. Nevertheless, started growing turf for sale. He reckons the results were pretty astounding. it looked like a golf green and stood out like the proverbial. He purchased an Ings Turf Cutter and started selling turf from the block in town! What a start to a lifelong career? Irrigated turf temperature Steel bollard temperature Dying turf temperature Concrete temperature Kimberley Meat Company Kimberley Meat Company Kimberley Meat Company Kimberley Meat Company 100km north of Broome, 100km north of Broome, 100km north of Broome, 100km north of Broome, Oct 16th, 2019 Oct 16th, 2019 Oct 16th, 2019 Oct 16th , 2019 Unique and Iconic - Boabs and Anthills 48

Once the turf business took off Derren block that required clearing, bore and and they catch up with each other at least started raising capital and began looking pivot installation with many hours of once a year. Over the years, Derren has for a larger piece of land at what they call backbreaking work required to get the bought a lot of stock from Greenacres the “12 mile”, on the north road out of turf farm off the ground. A large shed to service jobs in the Pilbara and North Broome. Banks wouldn’t lend, so capital was built, and 7 hectares of Sir Walter West. was attained elsewhere, and a block was buffalo was planted in 2005. In 1999, the turf installation and purchased that had 80 mango trees on it, Derren and Cher appreciate the support maintenance tender for the Port Hedland a heap of bush, and no power nor water. and friendship of John and Vicki Golf Course was won, and Derren It was around this time that Derren met Clayton from Down South Turf at this started turf consulting in many areas, Cher, when she came up to Broome on time. Derren and John had forged a particularly for the Broome Golf Course. a visit as his cousins’ girlfriend. Sparks friendship back in the Capel years when flew, the relationship with the cousin John was establishing his turf farm in ended, and Cher needed a place to stay Busselton. John encouraged Derren in Broome. A $150.00 caravan was to apply for a Sir Walter license and purchased, that had no air con, no doors introduced the Greenhill’s to Brent They were involved in the installation of and leaked whenever it rained. They Redman at Buchanan’s Turf. Brent came ovals in remote indigenous communities, then dragged it out to the farm and to Broome and the deal was signed and Derren travelled more kilometres located it under a tree, where Cher made and sealed. Derren spoke very fondly than the average man almost every day. a home from then on. of his friendship with John Clayton The Greenhills were getting two crops The turf farm was established over the and expressed sincere gratitude for the a year from the 7 hectares of Sir Walter next two years, 1995 – 1997, with the first guidance that he was given back then by that was planted in 2003 and were selling installation being 3000m² of wintergreen the Clayton’s. nearly all of it. In 2011 the Karratha couch. This turf was purchased from Derren and Cher saved for a Ryan and Port Hedland boom saw the pace Westland Turf in Perth. The market was Heavy Duty Turf Cutter and in 1997, increase at a rapid of knots, when they for fresh shredded turf locally grown they successfully tendered and won the were moving literally thousands of square in Broome, all harvested with the small Broome Golf Course installation. Later metres of wintergreen couch. Turf was walk behind Ings turf cutter. Cher that year they purchased a Van Vuuren carted across the Pilbara and North West worked alongside Derren on the property Harvester from Greenacres Turf Farm in in chiller trucks with daily deliveries every day. Serpentine. Derren had much praise for to Paraburdoo, Tom Price, Newman, In 2003, the Greenhill’s started the support that they have received from Nullagine, Marble Bar, Port Hedland, negotiations with neighbours to purchase Adrian and Peter at Greenacres Turf Karratha and a number of remote their current home block, where many over the years. He clearly remembers communities as well as Rio Tinto mine renovations have been completed. the site visit to their turf farm, back sites. They picked up all the work during And not long after a lease arrangement when he was attending TAFE, and even Rio’s massive expansion and rejuvenation was negotiated for a far larger block then recognised how well the farm was of Wickham, there was literally no time at Roebuck. Again, this was a bush managed. The relationship is still strong, to scratch themselves. With three young boys, and both Derren and Cher and staff working flat out seven days a week, it was an extremely demanding time. The Greenhill’s rode the mining boom for nearly seven years. But when it stopped .................................... ................................... it just stopped! Six staff had to be laid off, and jobs found for these loyal employees. Derren and Cher had a vision to own the leased property, they were paying $50,000 a year in lease fees and had installed all the infrastructure on site, so started negotiating to buy, but the landowner proved to be a difficult one 49 Turf Grass Times - Issue 49

to deal with and unfortunately this Aboriginal communities in the state, Turf Grass Times - Issue 49 never eventuated. Derren and Cher Balgo (Wirrimanu) and Billiluna (Mindi walked away from the property, having Bungu) out on the edge of the Great forgotten. When you get to spend time paid for all the infrastructure without Sandy Desert. with quality people who care and who Derren completed the Future Leaders make a difference every day, it leaves a Derren Greenhill Program in 2011, and the family has lasting impression. I hope that I made a reimbursement. It was a hard decision to travelled to the US and across Australia difference for them with this visit in my make but with the economic conditions, attending Turf Conferences. He is a keen own small way and that one day soon we the only decision that could be made. It industry participant, always learning and get to spend time together all over again. was life changing for them. sharing knowledge. Today, Cher no longer works on the I appreciated the holistic approach to Sir Grange was recently installed at the farm. She has a nine-to-five job in town turf farming that the Greenhill’s have. viewing station for the Stairway to the with a solar panel supplier. Derren They only spray on farm, a fungicide, Moon at the Broome Town Beachfront. does the school runs for the boys and twice a year, and do not use herbicides, Broome is also the home of some truly manages the farm alone now, including or pesticides and use liquid and often magnificent sunsets. consults for the Kerry Stoke’s private organic fertilizers only. estate, as well as the golf courses, some They have a magnificent home which is LGA work and other properties. He is made up of several unwalled outhouses, a involved with Aboriginal Corporations steel two-story bedrooms area, an outside and the Kimberley Land Council and lounge and a caravan as a teenage retreat is the consultant for the proposed for their eldest son. The kitchen is ten sports oval for two of the most remote metres away and is stand alone, has no walls and overlooks the above ground pool. The bathroom is another ten metres away and whilst private is open and airy. It’s an amazing living space and the lifestyle that they share as a loving, down to earth close knit family. The Greenhill’s hold a valued and respected place in the local community. Recently Cher cut her long and much- loved hair off to raise funds for a friend who suffered from a significant health issue. She raised thousands of dollars over several weeks for a very worthy cause. Broome will always be home for them, no matter what. It was such a pleasure to spend time with these two wonderful people and their boys for just a little while. It’s one of those trips of a lifetime, that will never be Derren and his little mate on farm on a standard 40 degree day in October. 50

Tools that optimise sustainability in turfgrass management Ask different industries what their key challenges are Saving water with PGRs moving into the future, and one common issue arises: finding ways to reduce your environmental impact Regular PGR application ticks a lot of sustainability boxes, while maintaining performance and productivity. the biggest one being efficient water usage. This is due to a This is especially true for today’s turf managers. Caring for number of factors: local parks, green spaces and sports fields is an essential • PGRs encourage the stomates (pores) of a plant to close service, but it also creates a carbon footprint and uses up a substantial amount of resources. Many of us are looking for longer periods, which slows down the rate of water for ways to reduce this impact – for the sake of our planet’s lost through transpiration future, but also to meet community expectations regarding • They increase turf density, which reduces the amount of sustainability and action on climate change. water evaporating from the ground The good news is technology is helping the turf industry meet • Plants treated with PGR have roots that grow deeper and this challenge head on. Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs) have larger, providing better access to moist soil in the ground made significant inroads towards reducing the environmental • Slowing down turf growth allows the plant to accumulate impact of maintenance practices, with tangible outcomes higher reserves of carbohydrates, which improves its such as longer spray intervals, reduced mowing frequency, resilience in extreme weather events that may be caused and healthier grass that can better withstand extreme weather by climate change events caused by climate change. This leads to a much more sustainable and productive Superior rooting and drought resistance maintenance schedule: a win for managers, the communities with Growth Regulator use and clients they serve, and the environment. Ultimately, this means that if Primo MAXX is consistently How Plant Growth Regulators work incorporated into your maintenance schedule at the right amounts, less water is needed to maintain the turf ’s quality. A PGR is an innovative solution that influences a plant’s A&M University in Texas, for example, found that when growth and development. It can be used as a management tool Primo Maxx was applied to Hybrid Couch on a golf course on a wide range of turfgrass commonly found in public spaces, over a three month period, the amount of water needed for such as Buffalo, Couch (Common, Hybrid and QLD Blue), irrigation decreased from 24ml per 100sqm to just 8ml per Kikuyu, Zoysia, Bent, Fescue and Perennial rye grass. 100sqm, saving around 750,000L of water across a 12 hectare Recent types of PGRs, such as Syngenta’s turf growth space. regulator, Primo Maxx, are formulated as a micro emulsion This benefit could easily be transferred to council green spaces concentrate that quickly enters the leaves and shoots before and sporting facilities, to reduce water usage while producing systemically moving throughout the entire plant. Once thicker, more resilient turf that can better withstand long absorbed, the active ingredient works to temporarily block the periods without rain. plant’s ability to produce a growth hormone called Gibberellic Acid. This suppresses the plant’s vertical growth while allowing normal processes like photosynthesis and respiration to continue. Energy is diverted into the plant’s lateral growth, resulting in smaller and finer leaves, increased tillering, and a larger, deeper root mass. The turf becomes denser with a more vibrant colour the public can enjoy. This denser turf allows for improved turf quality and improved durability. The deeper root system also improved the turfs utilisation of water. As importantly though, turf treated with Primo Maxx has an improved aesthetic that will be noticed by the community. For more information contact: Dean Mosch | Mob: 0427 259 826 | Email: [email protected] 51 Turf Grass Times - Issue 49

Turf Grass Times - Issue 49 Kikuyu treated with Primo Maxx (left) vs untreated (right) shows leaf density and tightness Control growth and mow less Clipping yield after two Primo Maxx applications - Marcellin College Slowing down turf growth also decreases the need to mow, This frees up much needed funds for reallocation into other which in turn reduces waste and makes maintenance practices areas of your maintenance schedule, as well as creating a far more sustainable. positive impact on the environment and reducing your overall Applying Primo Maxx to turfgrass reduces mowing time and carbon footprint. frequency, turf that are normally mowed 4-6 times a week can be maintained at a similar standard with only 2-3 times a How to get the most out of PGRs for your turf week when treated. This puts a dent in carbon emissions with less fuel being used, more equipment downtime, less wear and Alongside improving the sustainability of your maintenance tear, less post-mowing operations such as dragging, and better practices, there are many ways PGRs can provide significant machinery performance with not as much force used to cut environmental benefits, such as: the turf. Less herbicides are also needed, as a smaller number • Over-seeding preparation – by applying Primo Maxx 1-5 of weeds germinate with regular PGR use due to denser turfgrass minimising the amount of soil exposed to the sun. days before over-seeding or inter-seeding operations, you can enhance new seedling development with no negative Zoysia treated wityh Primo Maxx (left) vs untreated (right) effect on seed germination (just remember to apply the shows growth regulation and seed head reduction. lowest rate when seed heads are present) On the other end of the scale, PGR use also helps minimise • Ensuring the longevity of your turf – use PGRs as a waste. When used at the label rate, Primo Maxx reduces pre-stress conditioning tool for Bent greens before hot, clippings by around 50% for up to four weeks. Smaller stressful summers or sports fields before high traffic clippings decompose much more easily in the thatch without seasons contributing to build-up, while clipping disposal becomes • Reducing maintenance needs on edges that are difficult to much more efficient with less impact on the environment. mow When put together, all these benefits can help ease the • Tank-mixing with fungicides and foliar fertilisers to pressure on tight budgets. Reducing mowing by 40%, for enhance their performance and minimise their use, as example, can save up to $6,000 in fuel costs over a year, while the chemical is less likely to be quickly removed through cutting down on clippings has an impact on future renovation mowing costs. The right application is always key to achieving good results with a PGR, so it’s important to track the growth rate of your turfgrass alongside the rate of PGR application. This will ensure your maintenance schedule not only creates efficiencies and produces beautiful green spaces, but also makes a positive impact on your community and the planet. 52

Conveying the Benefits of Living Turf Mitigation of the Urban Heat Island Effect Research Project (TU18000) by Dr Mark Siebentritt

Beginning in late 2018, this research What is a Urban Heat Island and Turf Grass Times - Issue 49 project is looking at the benefits The Urban Heat Island Effect? of living turf when it comes to Mark said the results provided insights mitigating the ‘urban heat island effect’ Urban heat island (uhi) refers to into how different approaches to (that is, how turf can make urban an urban or metropolitan area that managing turf can provide different areas cooler), as compared to the use is significantly warmer than its outcomes with irrigated turf being much of synthetic turf. The evidence base it surrounding rural areas due to human cooler. creates will be available to help the turf activities. the main cause of urban Two particular case studies clearly industry further engage in conversation heat island is from modification of showed the benefits of irrigated natural with the community, and among itself. land surfaces. as a population centre turf. Specific activities include determining grows, it tends to expand its area and Case study one showed the thermal the influence of living turf and synthetic differences between irrigated and non- turf on the urban heat island effect increase its average temperature. irrigated green space and while both in Australian capital cities and urban surfaces produce cooler than average areas, using modelling and simulating The issue of urban heat islands in temperatures across the whole of the approaches, and then determining how metropolitan areas is not new, but study area with non-irrigated areas changes in living and synthetic turf a new study identifying hot spots having a cooling effect of 2.2°C and coverage can influence the urban heat in Adelaide last year, and new heat irrigated areas showing 4.0°C of cooling. island effect now and in future years, mapping undertaken by Turf Australia, drawing on climate change information has highlighted again how powerful Case Study One and changing development patterns. a tool natural turf is, to combat them. Many local and state governments are Case study two reviewed the impact of Heat Mitigation Benefits of struggling to manage and balance the artificial turf versus natural turf and The Living Turf. impact of growth and development in Port Adelaide Hockey Club in Ethelton their area without having a detrimental provides a clear example of this pattern Managing urban heat islands and effect on the environment and health with the artificial turf surface measured promoting urban cooling is becomingly and wellbeing of their communities and at 8.1°C warmer than average surface increasingly important for communities economic performance. temperature across the region. and government across Australia. Research in recent years has started Cooling Western Adelaide ...the positive effective that to explore how different land surface through new government green space and irrigated types contribute to either create cooler, strategies or warmer cities. An area of growing green space had when interest is the role that living turf plays The positive impact green areas have on compared to hard surfaces in urban heat mitigation. Supported by the urban heat island was particularly Horticulture Innovation Australia, Seed noticeable for researchers when they and darker coloured Consulting Services was engaged to undertook the Western Adelaide Urban buildings was particularly undertake research to further develop the Heat Mapping Project in August 2017. evidence base for the role of living turf The mapping project, which has led evident. in mitigating urban heat compared with to the development of the AdaptWest other land surface types like artificial Climate Change Adaptation Plan being 54 turf, bitumen and non-irrigated grass. adopted by three Western Adelaide Dr Mark Siebentritt is a Director councils, was undertaken by Seed and General Manager with Edge Consulting Services. Environment. He is an experienced environmental services manager and “Local government is wanting to learn active driver of sustainability from how to reduce UHI and this project a community to corporate level. His is giving them a real insight into the career spans nearly twenty years with impact of heat islands and how they can public and private sector experience in utilise the information to make informed liveable cities, climate change planning, decisions for the future benefit of their water management and natural resource communities,” Seed Consulting Services management. He is actively involved in director, Mark Siebentritt, said. working with local and state government The project noted the significant to develop urban cooling and urban benefits irrigated greenspace had on the forest strategies around Australia, with community. a focus on integrating the underlying It used land use analysis to show how technical analysis with strategic planning surface temperatures vary between areas and stakeholder engagement. Recent where people are active outdoors and work has included mapping heat islands how management of urban areas and and understanding the heat impacts of material selection for built assets can green cover, artificial turf and cool roads influence surface temperatures. on urban hot spots.

Case Study two networks where available, such as from understanding how beneficial natural turf recycled stormwater; is, Mark raised the interesting question Conversely, the surrounding irrigated • Material selection is carefully of whether Councils and sporting natural turf surfaces measured 14°C considered in the design of recreation organisations should consider reviewing cooler than the artificial turf at the time areas for the young and elderly, with their heat policies, specifically for players of data collection. substrates such as artificial turf and using synthetic surfaces. The research also showed the significant rubber softfall covering used only after Heat mapping gives vivid display of turf ’s difference between land surfaces during consideration is given to how heat benefits the day and night (see graph below right). absorption can be offset e.g. through the Turf Australia has recently undertaken Again, the positive effective that green use of shade sails; its own investigation into the difference space and irrigated green space had when • Guidelines be developed for the amount of temperatures in natural turf and compared to hard surfaces and darker of green space and landscaping required synthetic surfaces. coloured buildings was particularly and building materials to be used in Thermal imaging consultants evident. medium and high-density developments, SkyMonkey, utilised specialised thermal The final report included a number noting their potential to develop into monitoring software and a drone of recommendations that directly significant heat islands. to provide accurate comparison of related to green space being included Mark said that development of such temperatures over a range of surfaces on in development of council community an action plan in Adelaide was just a relatively mild spring day in Sydney, areas: one of many similar case studies being where the temperature reached 28 • Despite the pressure from infill, the undertaken by local governments around degrees Celsius. amount of green space and tree cover Australia and similar outcomes were A sporting complex was chosen to should at least be maintained, and expected in those areas when results were allow for the imaging to include a wide preferably increased to provide cooling made public in the near future. combination of surface areas including benefits; Mark confirmed that the project would natural turf sports fields, synthetic ovals, • Green infrastructure such as trees, grass cover a number of aspects comparing soft fall play areas, car parking areas and and raingardens should be used alongside natural turf and synthetic grass, surrounding homes. or to shade bitumen covered surfaces including: While the ambient temperature on the such as major and minor roads, bikeways • How local climate might impact day was 28°C, the imagery clearly shows and footpaths. Where feasible, this green the synthetic grass to be significantly infrastructure should be irrigated in thermal performance; hotter than the natural turf, creating a order to maximise its cooling effect; • The relationship of surface damaging impact on urban heat island, • Councils maximise the cooling benefit reaching over a dangerous 54°C. from existing green cover by ensuring temperature and air temperature; Images 1, 2 and 3 (opposite page) show sufficient irrigation is provided to urban • Outdoor activity scenarios and the extreme differences between the forests and other green infrastructure synthetic field and natural turf surface thermal stress; temperatures. The synthetic surface • The heating and cooling impact load recorded temperatures well over 50°C compared to the natural turf readings of on buildings, such as schools. between 28°C and 33°C, depending on When discussing the types of the turf coverage. information that will be generated as part of the project that would be of value to the wider community when 55 Turf Grass Times - Issue 49

Turf Grass Times - Issue 49 Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 The difference in good turf coverage In addition to these images, Skymonkey “While the ambient temperature compared to bare or dry areas is quite has produces a video showing live on the day was 28°C, the imagery apparent in the imagery, with the comparison temperature monitoring of clearly shows the synthetic grass temperature of the natural turf sports both natural turf and synthetic surfaces, to be significantly hotter than the field around 30°C compared to a barren and the surrounding sporting complex natural turf, creating a damaging embankment area, which measured over area. 55°C. impact on urban heat island, Alarmingly, the imaging also highlights “The video is available for viewing on reaching over a dangerous 54°C.” that even building rooves and the the Turf Australia website and growers bitumen car park and paths around the are encouraged to share the video and sporting complex are cooler than the continue to promote why natural turf is synthetic playing field. the only option,” Turf Australia Market Development Manager, Jenny Zadro, said. 56

Turf WA Turf WA Executive Officers Report by Eva Ricci 57 Turf Grass Times - Issue 49

Hi everyone, 87%Key findings. Turf Grass Times - Issue 49 I hope that you have all been of respondents have tracking as well as possible noticed a positive shift ensure that turfgrass for community can throughout theses concerning times in community attitudes withstand this most difficult time. with Covid-19. Naively, (I suspect), towards urban green space. many of us really thought that when the Whilst our entire industry may not come likes of Bill Gates and Stephen Hawkins, “Parks promenades and open spaces have under the essential services category predicted the greatest risks for humanity become vital community place. They are as such, we do believe that turfgrass a few years ago, that it wouldn’t be in our peoples’ backyards for those living in denser is currently, and will continue to be a lifetime that would see those prophecies suburbs with apartment blocks. Urban green community “essential”, after this is all come true. It has been the most unique space and the quality of residential spaces has over. of times. never been more important.” For all the isolation and social distancing, With restrictions on community activity, I have found it to be one of the most “Increased numbers of people using parks and many health benefits will be limited for chaotic times in my working life. I did recreational spaces. Lights on sports grounds community over the coming months. not anticipate as well as I thought, the have been turned on during evenings to extend There is sure to be a degree of negative wide variety of matters that would come times for people to use parks.” outcome from this for many. Our industry through the door, nor the amount of wishes to take the lead in ensuring that interest and focus that public open “More people are becoming aware the getting community turfed surfaces, ovals and spaces; parks and gardens, reserves, ovals, outside fresh air is essential for mental health parks and schools will be in great shape golf courses, and private green spaces and wellbeing. There should be more street tree for all to enjoy during and after this life would have during this crisis. I knew in programs. Also, every street can become active changing crisis.” my heart that community would reassess and lift spirits even in the lowest income areas priorities during these times. I suspected where parks are not maintained well.” The Hon. Mick Murray, Minister for but underestimated, exactly how much Seniors and Ageing; Volunteering; Sport private and public natural green spaces In March, I wrote on behalf of the and Recreation, responded by saying “I would be cherished, valued and utilised WA Turf Industry to the Minister for commend you on your contribution to during these Covid-19 weeks. Agriculture and Food and the Minister the sport industry in WA and the broader Across the board, it is obvious that there for Sport and Recreation reminding community in general” and advised that has been a real shift when it comes them of the fact that turf production the McGowan government was actively to community attitudes toward green was indeed an essential service under considering all options. spaces. Many of the LGA’s that I have the category of primary producers. spoken to over this period, have reported The Sports Turf Maintenance sector, The Hon. Minister MacTiernan’s senior fivefold increase in parks and reserves, we argued, should also be considered policy officer called me to confirm weekday usage during this time. Parks essential along with the surface we grow that indeed the turf production sector and reserves, (POS generally), are being and maintain for community. is considered an essential service and considered as essential infrastructure Sections of the letter included; that Minister MacTiernan, supports the and turf maintenance teams as essential Turf maintenance sector as an essential workers by most of the community and “As an entire industry, we feel duty bound service to maintain and sustain public LGA’s and State governments are reacting to ensure, that we have enough turf grass open spaces; parks, reserves, golf courses, accordingly. maintained in production and available botanical gardens, ovals and sporting for community during this time and fields as an essential community service. COVID-19 Pulse Check. importantly, after this crisis is over. As The Minister’s office was concerned well, we need to ensure that public open for the wider industry post pandemic Greener Spaces Better Places undertook space turf, sporting turf, and educational and asked me to stay in touch if there an interesting national survey called facilities turf areas are kept alive and well were any areas of concern. For the Turf COVID-19 “PULSE CHECK”. Whilst maintained, during this current period, maintenance sector, this is as good a GCBP, are a Hort Innovation funded for community benefit, and when the news that I could have hoped for. initiative for the Nursery and Garden crisis is over. Children especially, upon Industry, the general findings for natural, their return to normality, will need well It’s all about me … for you green spaces, which include a lot of turf, maintained turfed areas on which they are positive. Results and key findings can play safely with abandon, after weeks This edition I am not going to go into from this study can be viewed at this link: and possibly even months of limited a long fact filled report about what I https://www.greenerspacesbetterplaces. activity. have or haven’t done yet for the WA com.au/media/163263/gsbp-govt- Turf Industry since the last edition; who pulse-check-living-network-version- We believe that our industry has an I’ve communicated with and what the final-080520.pdf important role to play in this process, outcomes, if any have been. The TGAWA there is a great sense of responsibility to and STA(WA) committee members and associates are communicated with regularly and know exactly what is happening on that front. I want to provide you with an insight into who I am, and why I remain a dedicated, committed, and passionate advocate for this industry. What inspired me to address this was a recent comment in feedback, from Bec Sellick the Vice Chairperson for Turf 58

Australia and Operations Manager of The What made me? When I look back to when I was a shy, Lawn Doctor, who is also a member of self-loathing, lacking in confidence both our associations. I grew up in the country, born in teen, who didn’t complete her university Corrigin, into a farming family and studies, because I had no faith in me, After weeks of belabouring the case for moved to the Rabbit Proof fence in East through to being a young mum with the WA Turf Industry, and the whole Hyden at seven years of age. One of the post-natal depression struggling on industry nationally, arguing pros and most isolated areas of the era. Where the the inside and presenting with a mask cons, with Hort Innovation and national early dawn is a fleeting glorious majesty of normality on the outside, while counterparts through exchanges of before the summer sun irradiates the my husband worked away, I feel very emails and telephone calls, on multiple ground almost lifeless. The perfect place saddened. So many dreams of how it levels, and the chaotic nature of literally for things to happen that no one ever should have been but didn’t eventuate. everything coming to my desk during speaks about. When men were blokes, This made me at times unnecessarily Covid-19, I began to reconsider WA’s worked like dogs and drank like fish and angry and resentful, I didn’t follow my options and future involvement in women were treated like objects “owned” dreams and life as a new mum had the wider national turf sector. I was and who worked like slaves. Silence was been marred by depression, I was so beginning to feel somewhat deflated golden, rain uncommon, and animals disappointed in myself. My greatest and to be honest, a little diminished, as suffered horribly due to the drought. regret is not completing my studies. I though running on empty. In droughts you lived on roo and emu wanted to be the first female PM of this or rabbit and wandered past mallee fowl country; a social justice mistress of great The frank comment that made me think nests every day. I grew up loving animals ethic and integrity. It’s all jigsaw piece was this “in the early days, nationally, of all types and sizes, but especially relevant. I went on to raise good kids and the turf production sector thought of dogs of which we had way too many. All be the P& C President instead! you as an antagonist, a fairly aggressive with bellies full of tape worm from raw Like many people do, I identify myself player, a bored housewife, who was roo meat, but loyal, like no other living through my work. Whether it be filling in time … it didn’t take them long creature. Big dogs, roo dogs, sheep dogs, community service, manual labour or to realise that in fact, they were dealing a house dog and bitzers in between. corporate work, I am fulfilled by my with a passionate and dedicated industry This is where I learnt compassion and desire to achieve the best outcomes I can. professional. You are definitely no longer empathy and a deep love for animals of I am a dedicated, committed, honest, viewed as someone filling a gap, but all kinds. hardworking, middle aged woman in an as a committed professional with great It’s also where I learnt to hold my tongue industry filled with more people who are integrity, who will fight harder than and understand what it is to really listen. the same, than the few who are not! anyone I know, in the best interests of your I’ve been dealt more than my fair share of I remind myself though, that I am industry” hard knocks in this lifetime, and the deep however first and foremost, wife of a blue sky has been typically indifferent good human who is my true partner and “We are so proud to have you as our to my cries of woe and frustration best friend, to whom I have been married industry coordinator. Don’t stop no matter throughout the years, I survived though. forty years in June and known and loved what you think. Don’t you ever feel bad As a child, I had to navigate some since I was fifteen years old. I am mum about succinctly pointing out what we really murky waters, having been dealt to three adult children, who have made need from the TA board and staff, and a tough hand in many ways, forced me prouder than I can express, simply ultimately Horticulture Innovation.” I felt to be emotionally mature beyond my because they are good human beings. I embarrassed and undeserving of these years. Then in my early adult years to am “Nanna”, the best title of the lot, to comments, and at the same time, wistful experience the near death of my infant our two grandsons aged 9 and 10, who and concerned about the perceptions that son, a family home burnt to the ground, make life worth living. people may have had of me in the early a nervous breakdown in my twenties, I am also a loving carer for my mum days! a son who survived a life threatening who has dementia, (whom we manage to illness in his teens, a child with epilepsy, keep safe in her own home). I am a sister Immediately after this, and without friends dying way too young, three and sister in-law, and a loyal friend to a knowing the content of the armed holdups in my workplace, one of few. We live on a two-acre hobby farm, communications, my husband (some which was brutal, too many dogs dying surrounded by animals, a menagerie of would say long suffering...), came into my unnecessarily, my dad departing (I miss four legged and feathered varieties. I office to remind me how long I had been him so), my husband’s battle with cancer am a community contributor, grow a lot working that day, and that it was time to (and surviving!) and his resultant job loss of our own vegetables, and have a large stop, take a minute and breathe. “You’ll and so much more. turfed area that many would envy, I love never change” he said, “who you are or Each time, I dragged myself back up keeping it looking spectacular (even if it your work ethic, I’m sensing that you’re on two feet, and worked harder to bury is soft leafed buffalo Rich!). tired and a bit flat at the moment, best the unwarranted catholic guilt and you take your own advice and get things shame, and face head on the anxiety and Respect and Inclusion. sorted, and take some time to be with the depression and unfairness of it all. Each ones you love most to reset.” circumstance from childhood through to Before you roll your eyes, wondering now, compounding my profound belief what all this is about? Some form of soul Both of the above comments made me in social justice and equality and that baring, ego driven need for gratification, sit up and listen and think. How am I every person, animal and bird deserved a to be recognised or reassured? None of defined….who am I really? Why am I bloody fair go. that, I simply want you to know a little doing what I do, and I am doing the best I can? 59 Turf Grass Times - Issue 49

Turf Grass Times - Issue 49 of what has made me who I am, why I I share this with you all, because I want However, this does not mean that I do work so hard and have great empathy you to know, that we all have a story, not have time for the individual. On and compassion for an industry that is and that I am always here. Available if the contrary, it is the individuals in this filled with integrity and ethical concerns and when you are feeling the need to industry that are the most important. for the wider community. An industry by talk. I am here to help you find support, Both associations, STA(WA) and and large, of good people, whom I value and to listen and hear without offering TGAWA are strong in their ability to and respect. (too much) opinion or judgment, a provide all members and equal voice and It is why I have such a wonderfully large comforting hug, a quiet word of support value at the table. Both associations and network and why turf industry related as an understanding colleague or friend. I are purposely vulnerable to listen and people from all over Australia and the As an advocate for the industry, my role learn and grow, but we need you to raise world contact me to connect them with often requires me to tackle big picture our awareness of the issues you face. others or to share information and issues. At times it seems like shoveling So, call me if ever you need to on 0422 knowledge. It is why people feel safe to mud with a fork, but at the end of the 120 990 without any fear, guilt or shame. approach me and to share and know that day, the success is measured by simply I have a big heart and I am happy to they will never be mocked or diminished. raising awareness of our industry into the share. I wouldn’t have it any other way. It is why I connect on a personal level consciousness of those causing the big Thank you, with almost everyone. issues. Eva  Fully granulated, broad spectrum and liquid fertilisers  Grosorb granulated and liquid wetting agent  Soil amendments and specialty products  Full laboratory testing service  Customised fertiliser and soil nutrient programs  New Ultimate Turf Organics Range with Mycorrhizal plant stimulants Talk to qualified Fertcare consultants about your project needs and how Baileys can help you achieve optimal results, improve water and nutrient efficiency and employ responsible environmental practices. (08) 9439 1688 I [email protected] I www.baileysfertiliser.com.au 60

City of Canning and Mowmaster Collaborate with Training workshop byDavid Mort 61 Turf Grass Times - Issue 49

Professional development comes in Luke is the General Manager and son Turf Grass Times - Issue 49 all shapes and sizes. Whether it is of Mow Master business owner Dave the marathon 3-6 year journey of Harrison and together they have forged David Mort, Passive Spaces Supervisor study to gain higher education tertiary a company synonymous with Quality for The City of Canning said, “the city qualifications like Bachelor of Arts manufactured pedestrian cylinder had recently laid 800 square metres of degree; the 2-3 year pathway towards mowers, cricket pitch rollers and a whole new Village Green Kikuyu turf at the a Diploma or a Trade Certificate or host of grounds care machinery. Rossmoyne Retirement Village and this shorter skill set training and revision For more info contact Mow Master was an ideal opportunity to train staff in that may require only a couple of hours operational procedures for this great piece of your time, the core intent is the same. 222 Star Street, Welshpool, WA 6106 of kit whilst delivering a putting green You wish to come out of the experience Ph: 9362 2755 surface for the resident at the retirement smarter, wiser and personally satisfied home.” that you have participated in the Email: [email protected] development of certain skills that will www.mowmaster.com.au enrich your professional career. Seeking to enhance the skills and abilities of their staff, the City of Canning’s Parks and Place Improvement team have undertaken a training workshop for their apprentices and staff on how to use, maintain and transport their fleet of reel mowers. In collaboration with the Mow Master team, the city was very pleased when Luke Harrison kindly gave up his time to pass on his knowledge and expertise of the Mow Master 24 inch reel mower and answered questions from staff on how to achieve the best cut in their local passive spaces. 62

The March of the “Fall Armyworm” An Invasion into Australia 63 Turf Grass Times - Issue 49

FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera Identification Turf Grass Times - Issue 49 frugiperda) is a plant pest that has recently been detected in Australia. Identifying Fall Armyworm from The pattern of the spots is important. On In a matter of weeks, it entered far north other species of Armyworms the eggs, most segments the spots form a trapezoid Queensland, after being originally found pupae and adult moths is very difficult. shape (shown in yellow). On one of the on the Torres Strait islands of Saibai and However, the larvae have some key segments on the hind end, the spots form Erub in January 2020. It was detected in features that can be used in identification. a square (orange). Queensland in February 2020, and the Young caterpillars (larvae) are light Northern Territory in March 2020. coloured with a larger darker head. As The moths can fly over a hundred Since then it has rapidly travelled the caterpillars develop, they become kilometres at a time, and usually across the territory and appears to be darker with white lengthwise stripes unstoppable in its advance moving (see image below). They also develop move on a full moon. west and south. The highly invasive dark spots with some spines. On the Armyworms fly and mate at night, after pest was found shortly afterwards in head capsule there is an inverted-Y (as which the female will lay up to 1,000 northern Western Australia. In March highlighted by the red circle). eggs in masses on suitable host plants or 2020, surveillance traps in Kununurra in other surfaces including the undersides the Kimberley region, operated by the of tree leaves or on structures near turf Department of Primary Industries and grasses. These structures can include park Regional Development (DPIRD) as part furniture, fences, light posts, golf flags, of the Northern Australia Quarantine and even water fountains. The presence Strategy found evidence of its presence. of lights around sports fields, parks, and DPIRD chief plant biosecurity officer golf courses can increase the likelihood of Sonya Broughton said the department moths being present near these turf grass was working with industry stakeholders settings, so consider this when scouting and other state and territory jurisdictions for these pests. to assist industry in preparing for and minimising the impact of this pest as After hatching, newly emerged larvae it becomes more broadly established, may spin a silken thread to lower as well as identifying priority research, development and extension to address knowledge gaps. Australia’s key technical body, the “Consultative Committee on Emergency Plant Pests” (CCEPP), whose role is to effectively and efficiently coordinate the national technical response to emergency plant pests (EPPs), concluded in February that Fall Armyworm is not technically feasible to eradicate from Australia. “Sentinel trapping in WA is being expanded to help provide early advice to industry about presence of the pest in regional areas,” Dr Broughton said. “We have monitored traps in Kununurra since October last year, with an additional 50 lure traps currently being rolled out across Kununurra, Broome, Carnarvon, Geraldton and Kalumburu.” In late April, Eva Ricci (Executive Officer, Turf WA) received a call from Derren Greenhill, Turf Consultant and Turf Producer in Broome to advise that the Fall Armyworm moth had reached the township and was obviously moving south fairly fast. Fall Armyworm undoubtably will have the potential to devastate agricultural and horticultural food crops with larvae known to feed on more than 350 plant species, including of all varieties of turf throughout Australia. 64

themselves to the turf to feed. The earliest fescue, may be stunted more severely or While scouting for damage is important instars, one to four, eat relatively little even killed by armyworm feeding. for all insects, careful, frequent leaf material, while the fifth and sixth If you see moths landing on your lawn inspection is especially important for larval stages eat over 90 percent of the around dusk, or there is increased this pest because it feeds rapidly and is total foliage the armyworm will consume bird activity on your lawn, you might very destructive. If many armyworms are over its lifespan. This usually means experience grubs in the not too distant present in turf grasses, it is important to that early damage is often overlooked, future. Insects that lay the larvae are most treat as soon as possible to avoid further and most defoliation takes place over a active in the spring months through to damage. relatively short period during the later early autumn. Fall armyworm management has development stages. Caterpillars feed Armyworms hide in the thatch during been a challenge all over the world. throughout the day but are typically most the day and feed at night, cutting off grass Pesticides are often the primary tool for active early in the morning and late in close to the crown. They can be detected management and many products are the evening. They can often be observed by placing a wet hessian bag on the grass effective at reducing numbers. However, easily at these times. overnight and inspecting underneath in fall armyworm is reported to relatively Development from eggs to full-grown the morning. quickly develop resistance to insecticides, larvae often takes 2 to 3 weeks, at which Chewing along the edges of grass blades, so it is important to use them judiciously. point the larvae will burrow into the the Fall Armyworm skeletonizes the grass A number of products have now been soil to pupate and emerge as adults 10 and gives it an overall ragged appearance. approved for fall armyworm and the to14 days later whereupon the life cycle In severe infestations, the grass can permits are accessible on the Australian begins again. Multiple generations occur almost be chewed to the bare ground. Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines each year, particularly where the warmer You may notice brown patches of lawn Authority’s (APVMA) Agricultural and climate can allow development to take where the lawn appears to be dead, and Veterinary Permits Search portal. Type in place year round. you will be able to pull the lawn up easily fall armyworm and select pest. Hort Innovation has been successful in Symptoms and detection because the roots have been eaten away securing emergency minor use permits by the grubs. Shortly after the larvae for the turf production sector from the Damage by fall armyworm caterpillars reach maturity, they tunnel several inches Australian Pesticides and Veterinary (larvae) initially appears at the tips of the into the soil and start pupation which Medicines Authority (APVMA) for use grass blades. The tips look transparent takes about ten days. The lawn may also on fall armyworm. due to the plant cells being eaten. If left feel spongy in the affected area. Natural enemies are also found uncontrolled, caterpillars may continue supressing fall armyworm populations feeding, stripping tissue from turf How is the fall armyworm around the world. There is a suite of grass leaves, and leaving brown areas managed? natural enemies that attack pests similar adjacent to green turf. Initial damage to fall armyworm in the same crops, and can resemble drought stress but will Much of our current knowledge and it is likely that these natural enemies will progress to complete loss of foliage if advice has come from the Entomology also reduce fall armyworm numbers in there are enough armyworms and the team at Texas A&M University which Western Australia. turfgrass is left untreated. There may includes Dr Casey Reynolds, Mike If pesticides are used for fall armyworm also be a distinct line between damaged Merchant, Professor and Extension management, it is advised that beneficial and undamaged areas. Healthy turf Urban Entomologist and Diane Silcox friendly products are applied. typically recovers after defoliation Reynolds, Post-doctoral Research Host-plant resistance and variations in because its rhizomes and stolons grow so Associate. production practices have been used aggressively. However, newly established quite successfully in other parts of the cool season grasses, such as ryegrass or world. Integrated Pest Management 65 Turf Grass Times - Issue 49 (IPM) that employs a variety of tactics will be essential to managing fall armyworm for the long term.

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Presenting Quality Turf Surfaces to a Budget By Cameron Sutherland, General Manager, Turfcare WA. As Bob Dylan wrote, ‘The times to achieving that goal. This is a critical As some fertilisers have greater plant they are a changing,” and this has process to support the prioritisation of growth production whilst others are never been so true as the world as your decisions. reproductive based, knowing what we know it has probably changed forever With budgets tight and time at certain nutrients and their forms can with the COVID-19 epidemic. Even in a premium, developing effective achieve will therefore saving on your Western Australia where economic and management practices is crucial for inputs. social damage at present is minimal in keeping your turf surfaces in good comparison to the northern hemisphere, condition. When you are asked to do What time of the year is my surface significant financial impact on business, more with less; to save on maintenance under the most pressure from a usage schools and local government is being costs without compromising turf quality, perspective and does this require a felt. Even without any further outbreaks, what is your answer going to be on how fertiliser that enhances sugar production the financial budgets are being, at best, are you going to achieve this? in the plant for strength and recovery held at the current levels and at worst, Outlined below are some thought rather than at other times when a nice significantly tightened for all areas of turf processes and turf practices that may help colour for appearance is all that is management, including staff. with staff and budget shortages. required? So how can we maximise efficiencies and productivity in the current climate to Bang for Your Buck When spraying, consider tank mixing offset any potential changes in budgets products together such as Biagra®, and staff? When assessing your priorities and Accelpryn® and Barricade® which would The reality is, planning and managing planning your turf management provide a wetting agent, insect and vast areas of turf is no different to programs, ask ‘are they giving the best weed control all in one unscheduled running a business. You must be intuitive value for money’ or ‘bang for your buck’? application. around what you are seeing ‘out in the Regardless if it is a small area such as a field’, as well as strategize, understand golf green, tennis court, cricket wicket If you are trafficking your sports surfaces your strengths and weaknesses and plan etc. or the actual golf course or outfield, or parks, ask the question, ‘how much in order to be able to manage the surface this principle applies. value am I adding to either the soil at its optimum. In the case of fertiliser application, can profile or the plant each time I drive A simple SWOT analysis (strengths, I traffic the surface once with a good on them’ to enable you to achieve your weaknesses, opportunities and threats) balanced fertiliser that addresses most of goals. This is true even for mowing, ask will help you examine where and what my nutrient deficiencies from my tests? yourself ‘what height am I mowing’? your operational objectives are, as well as Will this fertiliser fit in with my lateral ‘How much leaf is being removed’? identify the internal and external factors or vertical plant growth and mowing ‘Am I getting the desired result to that are favourable and unfavourable requirements to ensure great coverage enable sustainable turf production which is fit for purpose for stakeholder and if not what needs to change in my 67 Turf Grass Times - Issue 49 usage? program’?

Turf Grass Times - Issue 49 How can I achieve Sustainability? now predominately kikuyu that has Tying these applications in with your natural growth year-round, maximising fertility program will also provide By the very nature of this heading I am the control of the turf ’s vertical leaf benefits in appearance and plant vitality concentrating on the word sustainability growth and increasing plant density is with the increased amino acids, proteins, and asking the question, ‘am I able to important. enzymes etc being utilised to enhance sustain the correct amount of growth Products like Primo can maximise root, rhizome, and stolon growth. and health for the turf to have the nutrition and water usage in the plant To enable this root development to occur, ability to produce a quality surface through reduced leaf removal when aerating at critical stages throughout the when required’? mowing, which is crucial for maximising year is important for roots to track into moisture retention with our tight water the profile to source water in the summer One of the best ways to way to achieve budgets. Savings of up to 60% of clipping and to aid water infiltration in winter. this is by adding consistent turf growth removal provides scope for the most This timing will be based on several regulation to your management practice. efficient mowing schedules possible. factors such as soil profile and usage but With most turf surfaces around the state pro-active planning on this can positively impact plant performance and wear. In these times of tight budget management and justification, adhering to the key principles of plant fertility and growth along with soil productivity and executing them at your crucial maintenance times will provide the basis for year round performance for your turf surface. Cameron Sutherland, General Manager Turfcare WA 68

TGA Member Profile Tony Demasi Permanent Brook Turf Farm

Tony Demasi, Permanent Brook It was a virgin bush block, that had to Turf Grass Times - Issue 49 Turf Farm, is one WA’s founding be cleared from scratch. Santana Couch turf farmers. He is also one of the stolons were attained from Adelaide, and Rd Dayton). The business continued to founding members of the Turf Growers Tony planted seven and a half acres of thrive, with only a handful of competitors Association WA (TGAWA)where he this turf for ATI. in the field at the time, (being Dick has held the role as Secretary since the In those days, turf was sold as stolons and Lovegrove in Wattle Grove, Bill Bostok association’s inception in 1992. planted out by the supplier. As the sub- in Wanneroo and Harold Humphreys in contractor to ATI, Tony did most of the Bunbury). Tony believes the TGAWA brings the planting. A sprig planter was purchased After a few years as owner of Home WA turf industry growers together, in 1987 which made life a bit easier. Green Turf, the owner of the property in working and conducting business Tony’s first turf jobs included installing Beechboro Rd sold to land developers. ethically, sharing information and and maintaining turf for numerous Tony purchased ten acres on Marshall always seeking to improve the industry ovals, parks, sporting fields, golf courses Rd, Beechboro and relocated the turf towards providing a better service to the in nearly every Local Government farm. He grew Santana and Winter Green community. Authority in Perth, Peel and the South Couch on this property. West. In the 90’s, Tony bought Perth Turf Farm Tony was born in the wheatbelt town in Bullsbrook, from Mike O’Halloran, of Kondinin where his parents owned a Around this time, ATI purchased a (in the days of Harley Sears). This was wheat and sheep farm in nearby Kulin. Junior Ryan Turf Cutter, (a handheld a large property that was used for turf At ten years old his family moved to harvester). Tony still uses a Ryan Turf production and cattle. The code of the era Morley when his mum became ill. Tony Cutter to this day. was that when someone sold a business, went on to study Accountancy at both About 1990, with the ATI team getting they would not operate a similar business Curtain University (back then called older, Tony approached the management in the near vicinity. Mike however, the WA Institute of Technology), and team if he could buy the business, the bought the property next door to Perth TAFE and worked as an Accountant for a name “Home Green Turf ” and the Turf and started Bullsbrook Turf Farm, while at Swan Portland Cement. Feeling machinery. The offer was accepted, which he still has shares in today with disillusioned with an unethical General and Tony took over the business. He John Maas. Competition in turf farming Manager, Tony decided to quit this career employed a young Steve Dargie as his became real. for a short time and attained work as a farm manager and had six employees on Tony also leased two hectares of land courier and then a truck driver. During the books, as well as Steve’s dad Alf as from Toby Riseborough (the original this time Tony’s uncle, Nick Bell, (one a casual. (Alf to this day, at 88 years of owner of Organic 2000) and grew turf of WA’s elder statesmen of turf), was age, still enjoys coming out on Sundays at that site. They were very busy days. working for Brunnings Seed Company in to help Tony with turf maintenance In 1996, Tony purchased six acres, the Burswood. Nick asked Tony to help with and mowing of school grounds at the “home” block, on Arthur Rd, West delivery work for the company. Tony was Montessori School situated beside Swan (now Dayton), again a bush block, 23 years old at the time. Permanent Brook Turf Farm in Arthur that was cleared and developed from scratch by Tony and his team, including “In 1984 Brunnings decided to pull out irrigation installation. On this property, of the commercial market in WA and Tony grew Santana, Wintergreen and virtually handed over that side of their Greenlees Park couch grasses. Five years business to Nick. Nicholas J Bell Pty. Ltd. ago, the top block of Greenlees Park was was established which ultimately became sold and Tony no longer growers this turf Australian Turf Industries. When the variety. Not long after establishing the maintenance contract for the Wembley first six acres, Tony bought an abounding Golf course was won, followed by the six acres and developed this too for turf Lakelands course, the business was up and production. running. Then came what Nick describes as the jewel in the crown – a contract to plant and maintain the Burswood Casino Golf club and grounds (today Crown Casino).” Nicholas Bell Eventually Nick (Australian Turf Industries) with his partners became involved with selling and installing turf throughout Perth. Tony moved across to ATI as a sub-contractor tractor driver. Nick and his partners, experienced with Golf Course maintenance moved to developing one of WA’s first turf farms, “Home Green Turf ” on leased land on Beechboro Rd in Morley. 70

The second 18 at the Vines Resort Tony is now 64 years old and slowly I love Tony’s parting words when I was stolonised by Tony and Alf heading towards retirement. He is the quizzed him on being an old fashioned or very proud father of his two sons (Ryan traditional grower. Dargie with Greenlees Park, 40 and Matthew 10) and is extremely He proudly told me “It’s a very personal fairways were stolonised with proud to be able to work with his son process on our farm, often I see the same shredded turf, and the Tees and Ryan who owns Bandana Earth Moving roll of turf three times ; which initially started operations out of when I roll it......stack it….and lay it! Greens with roll on turf. the Permanent Brook Turf Farm. Tony I know exactly what quality turf I am has been a founding member of the turf sending out.” Tony sold Perth Turf to the partnership productions sector in WA, he has no of Harley Sears and Paintessa Pty Ltd plans to retire just yet, and still works Another satisfied customer (Peter, Con and Sam Paino) in October like a Trojan every day of the week, doing By the way, Tony still has and uses his 1992. He continued turf production on what he loves best……producing some of original old Massey Ferguson 30/60 a smaller scale on the home block from the finest couch grasses in Australia. tractor. If it’s not broken, no need to fix it! there. Building his home in 1998 on this property. In 2002, the farm name Tony Demasi was changed to Permanent Brook Turf Tony has been a stalwart of the Turf Farm, although he still owns the original Growers Association of Western name Home Green Turf. He and his wife Australia. He took on the role of Mam work the farm nowadays, with the Secretary at the founding meeting in occasional help from a casual. 1992, and to this day holds this title. He rarely if ever misses a TGAWA Tony reminisces, that Turf farming general meeting and is a very supportive twenty to twenty-five years ago were committee member to me in my role the best years in the industry. Turf was always. He is a gentleman to deal with cheaper but costs were far lower, “you always a happy voice on the other end could buy a ton of fertiliser back then for of the phone, when I need assistance or $400! Life was less stressful, and there was advice. plenty of work to go around.” Tony tells the story that he was lucky enough to take dad back out to the bush from whence they came way back in the early days. Tony had contracts in the wheatbelt planting the Kondinin and Kulin ovals with Santana stolons and took his dad with him. They also seeded the Hyden Oval at the same time. One of his fondest memories is of being able to take his dad out to see family and old friends from Kulin/Pingaring before he passed away. Some of the jobs undertaken at that time include; the Kellerberin Hockey Pitch, Mullewa Oval (Santana), Collie Oval, Bridgetown Oval, Augusta Golf Course, Ravensthorpe Oval, Collier Park Golf Course and the Australind Oval. 71 Turf Grass Times - Issue 49 Mam Demasi lending a hand

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Member Profile Ian Clark Saint Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School Your Job Position/Title Head Groundsman at Saint Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School in Karrinyup, Perth, WA. How long have you been at Saint Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School 24 years How many staff work with/ for you? Normally I have 3 Employed by the school, and 3 contract employees. Plus, a contract turf mower. Best aspect of your job? The variety of things we deal with, you never know what to expect on any given day. You certainly don’t get bored. Your worst day at work? Probably doing retic repair under the 40-year-old Plane Trees in the entry. There is about 400mm of solid root mass to cut through before getting to the larger structural roots below, to then dig down to the main line. It’s all done by hand because there is a boardwalk over the top which prevents even getting a full-blooded swing with an axe. Actually, that isn’t my worst day at work because it took me nearly a bloody week. Best day at work? I think a perfect Autumn day when I need to go out and re – mark the lines on the fields, listening to a bit of music and not being interrupted by phone calls. Bliss Why this career? I started out greenkeeping in Bowling Clubs over 40 years ago when I was based on the NSW mid North Coast. I then branched into Landscaping and Horticulture when I moved to Sydney in the ‘90s where I completed a 4year Ass. Diploma course. We made the move West in ’95 and after a couple of different positions the job came up at St. Mary’s. It has proven to be a culmination of all the learning and skills I’ve acquired to date and then some. When I took the job, I had no idea that I’d still be here 24 years later, and the nature of the job is that there is always more to come. We are in the middle of another wave of expansion and development that will probably keep me fully engrossed until my replacement takes over. 77 Turf Grass Times - Issue 49

Turf Grass Times - Issue 49 Who do you admire in the Turf Industry and why? I couldn’t pick one person for this. Anyone who achieves a good quality turf surface, in whatever discipline, has my admiration and respect. When I see the high standard of golf courses that seems to be the norm, when I look around the private school sector and see the excellent presentation of the playing fields and passive lawn areas that are a consistent theme, and when I see the municipal recreation areas, and in particular, Kings Park, I know the work and dedication required to produce these areas year in, year out and admire the professionals who achieve these results and it makes me proud to be involved in an industry that has lifted the bar during my time to the level it now is. Who inspires you in life? Ordinary people who do extraordinary things are a source of inspiration for me. I’m not talking about people who make huge amounts of money, I mean people who take hold of life and milk it to the last drop. My wife and I attended a presentation in the Swan Valley recently where a guy had just finished riding a bicycle from the U.K. across the world to N.Z. 30 odd thousand kilometres in 5 years. Unassisted, and he had to learn as he went. Then when you look around you can find people who are doing this sort of thing all over. They aren’t looking for fame, they are just out there having their adventure and that sort of thing is what I find inspiring. If you won lotto? Every time there’s a big jackpot I ponder this question. And every time I come back with a different answer. I would definitely take some time out to travel and give the next step some thought but I’m fairly confident I would be handing the reins at St. Mary’s over to a younger person and taking a more relaxed approach to life. Sporting Hero? If I only get to nominate one it would be Kelly Slater. Freakish ability with the mind and attitude that has enabled him to be at the top for so long without being destroyed in the fame factory. Favourite way to relax? Cycling, surfing, reading, crosswords, movies……I’ve spent a lifetime finding ways to switch off and relax and I’m starting to get good at it. 78

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