Managing turf according to IPM principles means that alternative means and methods should be chosen before considering the use of chemical plant protection products. For turf, the selection of non-chemical preparations is relatively limited, but there are many experiences and solutions to be found among Nordic greenkeepers. These experiences and ideas can be tested on a smaller scale on your own course before using chemical pesticides. This way we can increase the knowledge base about alternatives to chemical plant protection products.
STERF is a research foundation that supports existing and future R&D efforts and delivers ‘ready-to-use research results’ that benefit the Nordic golf sector. STERF was set up in 2006 by the golf federations in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Iceland and the Nordic Greenkeepers’ Associations.