Resources

Turf Production Project (NHVR) Development of Safety Guidelines for restraint of turf products on heavy vehicles.

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) awarded Turf NSW with a Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative funded project to develop safety guidelines that cover the restraint of the turf products including packaging and mass and load distribution of turf products on various heavy vehicles.

Turf NSW has been working with Engistics to:  

(a) Develop Certified Restraint System for Turf products

(b) Develop a Mass Management System for Turf products

The draft documents are now available for review and feedback from growers.

 

This information will be presented at the Turf NSW Grower Meeting on Wednesday, 23rd November at Pitt Town Sports Club.

 

Growers can now review the information and provide feedback before the documents are finalised.

DRAFT Load Restraint Guidelines – Tie Down

Draft Load Restraint Guidelines – Rated Curtain/Gates

 

Growers can send feedback to: info@turfnsw.com.au 

Fact Sheet And Downloads

PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION OF TURF

Step by Step preparation guide.

TURF PRODUCTION TOOLS

2021 Flood Information

The information below is provided to support turf growers, their families, and staff who are impacted by the March 2021 NSW floods. Information will continue to be updated as it becomes available. Please contact Turf Australia directly if you require further information or need support.

Turf Research Library

Turf Levy Funded Projects and other Turf Research.

Turf Varieties

Choosing the right turf that is suitable for your location is important to ensure it will grow well and last a long time.

The turf industry is continually developing new turf varieties for the Australian market.

Speak to your local turf grower to get the best advice for your location.

Below are some popular species.

PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION OF TURF

Step by Step preparation guide

MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LAWN

To keep your lawn in great condition it will require a little bit of maintenance to ensure you have the best looking lawn in the street.  

Turf Maintenance Professionals

This information is suitable for anyone working with turf or specifying turf.

FARM SAFETY

Turf Australia encourage all turf farms to ensure they have a comprehensive work health and safety management plan in place and in practice. This process can seem complicated and extensive so Turf Australia want to support growers with easy access to information.

REPORTS AND NEWS

TURF PRODUCTION

MARKETING TOOLS AND FACT SHEETS

Four ways to sell turf using Levy Funded research This poster has been designed to support turf sales staff when promoting the benefits of turf.

PRESENTATIONS

Presentations from Turf Australia Conferences.

turf finder

Turf Finder is an independent turf web site to assist home owners and professional turf managers in selecting the best available turf grass variety to meet their needs.