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SUMMARY:Technology that Improves Water Use Efficiency & Durability in Sports fields under Increasing Climate and Usage Pressure
DESCRIPTION:Technology that Improves Water Use Efficiency & Durability in Sports fields under Increasing Climate and Usage Pressure \nOverview\nParks and Leisure Australia (PLA)\, in partnership with Syngenta Australia\, will deliver an industry-focused webinar exploring how technology and innovative turf management practices can improve water use efficiency and sports field durability in an increasingly challenging operating environment. \nSports field managers and local government professionals are facing growing pressure to maintain safe\, high-quality playing surfaces while responding to changing climatic conditions\, water restrictions\, increasing participation and more intensive field usage. \nThis webinar will explore practical approaches and technological solutions that can help turf managers optimise water use\, improve turf performance and maintain resilient sportsfields under these competing demands. \nFeaturing Michael Bradbery\, Technical Services Lead – Turf\, Landscape & Ornamentals at Syngenta Australia\, the session will combine technical expertise with practical industry experience to support informed decision-making and more sustainable sports field management. \n  \nWebinar Objectives \nThe webinar aims to: \n\nExplore the challenges facing sports field managers as climate variability and field usage increase.\nIdentify technologies and management approaches that can improve water use efficiency.\nExamine opportunities to improve turf durability\, resilience and playing surface performance.\nProvide practical insights that can be applied to sports field management in local government and community sporting environments.\nSupport parks and open space professionals to make informed decisions about turf management practices\, resource allocation and long-term field sustainability.\n\nKey Topics\nThe webinar will explore the following themes: \nWater Use Efficiency \n\nUnderstanding the challenges of maintaining sports fields under increasing water constraints.\nExploring technologies and management practices that can help optimise water use.\nIdentifying opportunities to improve the effectiveness of turf management and irrigation programs.\n\nSports field Durability and Performance \n\nManaging sports fields subjected to increasing training\, competition and community use.\nExploring approaches to improve turf resilience and maintain surface quality.\nBalancing playing surface performance\, recovery and long-term field sustainability.\n\nTechnology and Innovation in Turf Management \n\nExamining the role of innovative technologies in supporting modern sports field management.\nUnderstanding how technical insights and practical tools can inform turf management decisions.\nIdentifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and turf performance.\n\nResponding to Climate and Usage Pressure \n\nConsidering the implications of changing climatic conditions for sports field maintenance.\nExploring practical strategies to manage competing demands on water\, resources and playing surfaces.\nSupporting more resilient and sustainable sports field management practices.\n\nFeatured Presenter\n \nMichael Bradbery\nTechnical Services Lead – Turf\, Landscape & Ornamentals\, Syngenta Australia \nMichael Bradbery brings nearly four decades of hands-on turf management experience to his role as Technical Services Lead for Syngenta’s Turf\, Landscape & Ornamentals portfolio in Australia. \nSince joining Syngenta in 2018\, Michael has held a range of responsibilities\, initially serving as NSW/ACT Sales Manager. In this role\, he supported commercial operations\, contributed to digital technology projects and led the national Syngenta Spray Workshop program. \nBefore moving into the commercial sector\, Michael developed extensive practical and operational expertise across the sports turf industry\, including a distinguished tenure as Golf Course Superintendent at Manly Golf Club in Sydney. \nMichael holds a Master of Agriculture (Turf Management) from the University of Sydney and an Advanced Diploma in Leadership and Management. \nCombining advanced technical qualifications with extensive practical experience\, Michael provides agronomic guidance and product stewardship to professional turf managers across Australia. His experience positions him to share valuable insights into the technologies and management approaches that can support water use efficiency and sports field durability.
URL:https://parksleisure.com.au/event/technology-that-improves-water-use-efficiency-durability-in-sports-fields-under-increasing-climate-and-usage-pressure/
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