Stuart Butler

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Stuart Butler

  • HWOM with Dr John Dempsey and Lee Purvis. Fungicide use and what could the future hold without them?

HWOM with Dr John Dempsey and Lee Purvis. Fungicide use and what could the future hold without them?

Sunday 4th June 2023

Join Dr. John Dempsey and Lee Purvis as they explore the future of fungicides in greenkeeping and discuss innovative turf management solutions.
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Greenkeeping's Future: Fungicides, Challenges, and Innovations

Episode Overview

  • Fungicides play a crucial role in disease prevention and maintaining healthy playing surfaces.
  • The greenkeeping industry faces potential future restrictions on fungicide use.
  • A balanced approach to turf management is essential in navigating the changing landscape of greenkeeping.
  • Maintaining healthy playing surfaces requires a combination of cultural practices and effective fungicide use.
  • Dr. John Dempsey and Lee Purvis emphasize the importance of using fungicides alongside other turf management practices.
Use them (fungicides) once they're available along with doing all the other things of course.
Imagine maintaining a lush, green golf course without the use of fungicides. In this episode of 'Henry Weston's Old Mate', host Stuart Butler sits down with Dr. John Dempsey and Lee Purvis to tackle this very question. Both guests are no strangers to the podcast, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. They dive into the crucial role fungicides play in turf management, especially in preventing diseases that can wreak havoc on playing surfaces.
But what happens if these chemicals are restricted or even banned in the future? Dr. Dempsey and Purvis discuss the potential challenges and innovative solutions that could reshape the greenkeeping industry. From the science behind fungicides to practical tips for maintaining healthy turf, this episode offers a comprehensive look at a topic that's more relevant than ever.
Whether you're a greenkeeper, a golf enthusiast, or just curious about sustainable practices in sports, this conversation is packed with insights and forward-thinking ideas.