IOG SALTEX 2009

News and background from this year's IOG SALTEX

IOG SALTEX Review: Highlights from this year's show in pictures

A retro-style tractor from New Holland and a unit that mows around obstacles were among the highlights of this year's...

IOG SALTEX Review: Act now on pesticides, urges Amenity Forum

The amenity sector must keep "hammering in" the message that the use of pesticides can be sustainable, in the face...

IOG SALTEX Review: Sports-turf industry must consider climate change impact

Climate change poses a major threat to the UK sports-turf industry, but almost nothing has been done to assess its...

IOG SALTEX Review: Gristwood & Toms rebrands and searches for apprentices

IOG SALTEX proved an opportunity for arboricultural firm Gristwood & Toms to showcase a rebrand after an eight-year break from...

IOG SALTEX Review: Event marketing to go in-house

Sales and marketing for IoG Saltex are to be brought back in-house as part of the restructuring agreed at the...

IOG SALTEX Review: IOG admits concerns over future of SALTEX

Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) chief executive Geoff Webb has said there is no doubt that IOG SALTEX will be back...

IOG SALTEX Review: Campey Turf Care Systems becomes sole worldwide distributor for Imants

Macclesfield-based grounds-care machinery specialist Campey Turf Care Systems has been appointed as the sole European and worldwide distributor for the...

IOG SALTEX Review: Nursery Stock Village proves a hit with exhibitors as a way to cut show costs

A new area of IOG SALTEX devoted to nursery stock proved popular with exhibitors, who reported increased visitors to their...

Add your voice to Save Our Science campaign at Four Oaks Trade Show

Visitors to this year's Four Oaks Trade Show will be able to sign the petition in support of Horticulture Week's...

IOG SALTEX 2009: An overview

IOG SALTEX is the place to go for the latest kit, solutions and inspiration. More than 400 companies are taking...

IOG SALTEX 2009: GreenMech introduces lightweight Quad-Chip

If you are looking for towable woodchippers of good capacity be sure to visit GreenMech's stand, where the Alcester-based company...

IOG SALTEX 2009: Landini launches PowerMondial tractor series as upgrade to popular Vision range

Visitors to this year's IOG SALTEX will be able to check out Landini's new PowerMondial series, which is targeted at...

IOG SALTEX 2009: Visitors able to meet soft-landscaping needs with launch of nursery stock area

This year will see the inclusion of a nursery stock area for the first time at IOG SALTEX. Plus other...

IOG SALTEX 2009: Wiedenmann Terra Spike GXi8 offers deep aeration at fast pace

The challenge of speeding up aeration practices is being met head on by Wiedenmann this year as the company launches...

IOG SALTEX 2009: Ransomes Jacobsen releases new models under Iseki brand

Ransomes Jacobsen will be launching two models under the Iseki brand. Plus other highlights for those looking to invest in...

IOG SALTEX 2009: Play kit exhibitor Record RSS reaps rewards of buying British

Playground designer and manufacturer Record RSS has found a home-grown way to flourish during the recession -- the company realised...

IOG SALTEX 2009: Seminar programme

A full listing of seminars and forums at IOG SALTEX 2009, which takes place at Windsor Racecourse on 8-10 September.

IOG SALTEX 2009: Exhibitor list

Exhibitor stand numbers at IOG SALTEX 2009, which takes place on 8-10 September at the Royal Windsor Racecourse.

Arboricultural Association's 43rd National Amenity Arboriculture Conference

News from the Arboricultural Association's 43rd National Amenity Arboriculture Conference

Garden Retail's top 100 garden centres

The full list of Garden Retail's top 100 garden centres based on turnover, plus news, analysis and expert advice on how retailers can maximise the success of their businesses.

The Save Our Science campaign calls on the Government to match-fund growers' HDC levy contributions as a first step towards securing a better future for horticultural research and the industry it serves.

Crime affecting horticultural businesses

News and resources relating to the rise in thefts from growers, garden centres and other horticultural firms

Climate change

Horticulture Week tracks the debate, innovations, solutions and developments as the industry struggles to respond to the challenges of climate change.

EU Pesticides Proposals

The European Parliament's committee for the environment, public health and food safety's proposals to replace the Plant Protection Products Directive 91/414 could have enormous consequences for everyone working in horticulture.

Surviving the Recession

The economic downturn is sending shockwaves throughout the horticulture industry. Keep track of the latest developments, with all our latest news, features and comment from industry insiders.

The Peat debate

Use of peat in gardening is under question and horticulturalists are under pressure to reduce use and sale of peat by 90% by 2010.

CABE Space Leaders Programme 2009

Views and analysis from this year's CABE Space Leaders Programme, an event designed to help green space managers meet new challenges.

Four Oaks Trade Show 2009

News and background from this year's Four Oaks Trade Show

IOG SALTEX 2009

News and background from this year's IOG SALTEX

Effective business management

From surviving the downturn to maximising staff performance, Horticulture Week's business management specialist Leslie Kossoff has sound advice to help your company reach its potential