BTME 2021 CANCELLED

BIGGA's BTME event will not take place in January 2021 as anticipated, with the association promising an alternative...

BASIS REMIND USERS ON FERTILISER STORAGE

BASIS say the explosion in Beirut has focussed attention on ammonium nitrate and the need to store it properly.

STRI GROUP APPOINT NEW DIRECTORS

Head of consultancy, Richard Stuttard, and head of business development, Andrew Brooker have been promoted as STRI...

PITCH TRANSFORMATION FOR HOLWEL SPORTS FC

UCL Groundsman of the Year, Carel Fourie has praised Headland Amenity for the improvements seen to the surface...

CASTLEFORD TIGERS PRAISE MANSFIELD SAND

Stuart Vause, head groundsman at Castleford Tigers, says he's seen improvements to the playing surface since using...

AMENITY FORUM MOVE CONFERENCE ONLINE

Following full consideration of the circumstances, the Amenity Forum say they have decided to switch delivery of its...

3,383 GRANTS AWARDED BY CLUB PREPARATION FUND

Following £7m of investment through the Pitch Preparation Fund, the Football Foundation has announced it is awarding...

MOWERS ARE THE VIDEO STARS

When the lock-down was announced, David Withers, md of Iseki UK wondered how he was going to promote and sell his...

BRIGGS & STRATTON FILE FOR BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION

Century-old small engine maker Briggs & Stratton, one the industry's most iconic brands, filed for Chapter 11...

RED THREAD APPROVAL

Where red thread breaks out results can be extremely unsightly and create thin gaps where problem grasses and weeds...

CALLS FOR AMENITY STANDARD TO BECOME REQUIREMENT

The Forum is calling on the UK and national governments to introduce the Amenity Standard as a requirement for all...

HUNDREDS OF GREENKEEPING HOURS SAVED

Following the club's purchase of Ventrac 4500, course manager Dominic Lewis says he is saving hundreds of...

FLOOD RELIEF FOR STIRLANDS CRICKET CLUB

Stirlands Cricket Club aims to complete winter turf maintenance for the first time in years after the successful...

SALTEX 2021 CAN BE "INTEGRAL" TO INDUSTRY RECOVERY

SALTEX and events director, Luke Perry, has spoken about the planned event for next March saying they don't yet have...

MP TO JOIN BIGGA CEO FOR DISCUSSION ON STATE OF GOLF INDUSTRY

BIGGA will welcome Craig Tracey MP, to its Continue to Learn Extra webinar series on Tuesday 21 July.

ONLINE OFFERING FOR BASIS TRAINING & ASSESMENT

Move made to ensure standards are maintained in the industry and training can continue.

TORO & REESINK COMBINE TO OFFER "INDUSTRY FIRST" FINANCE DEALS

Two companies have combined to offer a ‘buy now pay later’ at zero percent interest finance option and also a...

INFINICUT BUILDING A DEALER NETWORK

A network of established dealers is being constructed for the distribution of the Infinicut and TMSystem ranges.

ENGLAND GOLF LAUNCH COVID-19 SUPPORT FUND

In agreement with The R&A, a sum of £2,555,000 has been made available to clubs in England hit hard by the...

WINNERS OF USA TRIP ANNOUNCED

The two lucky recipients of a trip to the USA to visit GIE+EXPO, thanks to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute,...

FAIRWAY MOWING COST CALCULATOR LAUNCHED

A new calculator has launched to help greenkeepers work out the potential savings in machinery costs and man...

TOUCH OF MAGIC APPLIED

A renovation from Campey Turf Care Systems has brought a touch of magic to Sutton Upon Derwent Tennis Club.

FURTHER EMERGENCY AUTHORISATION FOR ACELEPRYN

A further new Emergency Authorisation (EA) for the use of the Syngenta insecticide, Acelepryn, has been reapproved to...

JOHN DEERE TO EXIT WALK-BEHIND ROTARY MOWER BUSINESS

With sale of SABO to another German company, John Deere will also discontinue production of Tango robotic lawnmowers...

GOVERNMENT MUST RECOGNISE IMPORTANCE OF AMENITY MANAGEMENT

Professor John Moverley OBE,  has sought proper recognition by all sectors of government and opposition parties...

EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE

BIGGA members are being invited to apply for an education scholarship, supported by ICL.

NICK BROWN JOINS CAMPEYS

Campey Turf Care Systems has appointed well known industry figure, Nick Brown, as their new export sales manager.

MST SECURE ISEKI FLEET DEAL FOR BLUNDELL'S

Iseki UK & Ireland, alongside their local dealer MST based in Tiverton, recently sold a fleet of machinery into...

GGM COMPLETE CHARITABLE CHALLENGE

Final walk element of event last weekend saw the team take 80,000 steps through blistering temperatures and...

SOIL SCOUT AND GREENSIGHT ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP

Buried Soil Scout sensors will gather underground information while drone-mounted GreenSight Turfsight technology...

CARNOUSTIE & JOHN DEERE TEAM UP

New alliance says it is looking to "lead the conversation in sustainability and best practice in golf course...

WALKER APPOINT FIVE

Company has announced dealerships across England as new suppliers of their machinery.

LOCKSTAR LABEL UPDATE GRANTED IN IRELAND

Users can now apply residual herbicide all-year round instead of the previous limited window of between February and...

GARDENS INSTALLED AS THANK YOU TO NHS STAFF

The week-long project, managed by Ground Control, involved the revamping of new courtyard gardens and revitalising...

APF 2020 EXHIBITION POSTPONED

Due to the ongoing uncertainties surrounding Covid-19, the directors of APF 2020 have announced they have postponed...

TRILOGY OF INVASIVE PLANTS WEBINARS COMPLETED

Online events explored a broad range of invasive species and offered several solutions.

ALMOST 3000 CLUBS BENEFIT FROM PITCH PREPARATION FUND

Football pitches across the country are set to be enhanced thanks to a scheme from the Premier League, The FA and...

STRI LAUNCH PROJECT PATHFINDER

Project will provide sports facilities and green spaces, affected by the Covid-19 crisis, with stage one consultation...

AMENITY FORUM CONFERENCE TO GO AHEAD IN 2020

The Amenity Forum has announced that its 2020 Conference will go ahead at the Kettering Conference Centre and will...

NAME CHANGE FOR INTELLIGENT ONE

The decision has been made to bring the robotic line marking company together as one around the world.

BRITAIN'S PARKS & GREEN SPACES AT RISK SAY CHARITY

2.7 million people in Great Britain are without a local park with that figure set to increase, according to data...

DEALER REPORTS SURGE OF INTEREST FROM GOLF CLUBS

GGM Groundscare has reported a surge in enquiries from golf clubs, together with its first fleet order since the...

SALTEX 2020 POSTPONED

The Grounds Management Association’s Board of Directors announced last week they have taken the unanimous decision...

EMERGENCY AUTHORISATION FOR ACELEPRYN REAPPROVED

The use of the insecticide, Acelepryn, for the control of chafer grubs has been reapproved for the 2020 season.

GRASSROOTS INVESTMENT NEEDED FOR INCREASED JUNIOR PARTICIPATION

A new report by the Grounds Management Association has revealed the extent to which junior participation levels...

AWARD FOR CHRIS BIDDLE

TurfPro founder Chris Biddle has been announced as the recipient of the 2020 Institution of Agricultural...

CAMPEY BEGIN REINTRODUCTION TO WORK PLAN

Campey Turf Care Systems say they will still strictly adhere to government social distancing guidelines.

GOLF COURSES IN ENGLAND CAN OPEN FROM WEDNESDAY 13th MAY 2020

BIGGA and other golfing bodies react to UK Government announcement that golf will be able to resume in England on...

GMA LAUNCHES ONLINE TRAINING

The Grounds Management Association has announced further support for its individual, organisation and corporate...

GOLF ENVIRONMENT AWARDS 2021 OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Organisers say the GEAs recognise those in the golf industry that are breaking the mould and highlighting the...

GUIDANCE FOR FUTURE OPENING OF GOLF PUBLISHED

Operational guidance has been published that directs professional staff engaged in the management of golf courses,...

BAGMA & AEA WRITE TO GOVERNMENT

Trade associations BAGMA and the AEA wrote to government last week raising awareness of the importance of commercial...

KEEPING KIDS CONNECTED

To help children stay creative and engaged with nature, green space charity Fields in Trust have put together a parks...

GMA NETWORKING WITH GOVERNMENT AND SPORTS BODIES

TORO DONATES $500,000

Hayter's parent company announced last week that it is giving $500,000 to assist families and communities worldwide...

PSD BEGIN CLICK & COLLECT SCHEME

Company say scheme is centred around driving business through their specialist dealer network.

INSIGHT INTO TURF MANAGEMENT UNDER LOCKDOWN

The results of a new research project will be reported as the trial progresses to enable greenkeepers to make...

BERKHAMSTEAD GC RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AWARD

Freshly-baked bread and butterfly corridors typify golf club’s unique approach to being environmentally-friendly.

SUPPORT SHOWN FOR STANDARD

The Amenity Forum say the newly launched Amenity Standard is receiving widespread and enthusiastic support from all...

BRINGING PARKS TO PEOPLE

Whilst we’re all less able to get out to enjoy our nation’s parks this spring, green space charity Fields in...

KARL MCDERMOTT FEATURES ON BBC

Good Friday saw BBC Sport publish a major article focusing on Lord's head groundsman, Karl McDermott, and...

BIGGA LAUNCH MEMBERS' CHOICE SURVEY

Survey offers BIGGA members the opportunity to shape the education that is on offer at the Continue to Learn 2021...

IOG ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL REBRAND

84% of members who voted supported the new direction and name.

GMA OFFER INTRIM WORKS GUIDES

The newly named Grounds Management Association have been working closely with various National Governing Bodies to...

BIGGA APPEALS TO CLUBS TO FOLLOW GUIDANCE

BIGGA CEO Jim Croxton has asked golf clubs and greenkeepers to consider their responsibilities to the wider industry...

BIGGA AND R&A RELEASE "ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE" STATEMENT

Following the Government’s announcement last week that “essential” maintenance was permitted on golf courses...

ECB ISSUE GUIDANCE

Information has been sent to all cricket boards from the ECB, offering advice during this outbreak.

IOG WORKING ON CLARITY FOR THEIR MEMBERS

Institute issue a statement saying they have been working hard on behalf of its members to answer their questions.

GOLF'S GOVERNING BODIES ISSUE ADVICE

BIGGA, the PGA and GCMA have issued further advice for golf as a game to be enjoyed 'sensibly and safely' during the...

IOG EGM NOW TO BE HELD AT HEAD OFFICE

Institute now asking members to consider voting by post rather than by attending in person.

KEEP GOLF OPEN PETITION LAUNCHED

The UK Golf Federation say they want the government's support to keep golf courses open through the term of COVID-19.

BIGGA OFFER CORONAVIRUS ADVICE

BIGGA says it has been estimated that 25% of small businesses don’t reopen after a serious emergency and they...

R&A APPOINT EUROPEAN TURFGRASS LABRATORIES

ETL, a Labosport Group company in Central Scotland, are now the official testing laboratory for The R&A,...

REESINK PRESENT THEIR AFTERMARKET DEALER AWARDS

Company recognised their overall Dealer of the Year for ‘Excellence in Customer Support’ alongside Outstanding...

IOG PROPOSE NAME CHANGE

IOG have called an Extraordinary General Meeting for 2nd April at Edgbaston CCC, where members have the opportunity...

AMENITY STANDARD WELCOMED

The new Amenity Standard is already being incorporated into tender documents and specifications going forward say the...

SALTEX PLAN INCREASED INDOOR DEMOS FOR 2020

Show organisers have announced that an increased number of indoor demonstrations will be taking place at SALTEX 2020...

FIELDS IN TRUST SUPPORTING CAMPAIGNERS

Charity has published a new guide to the planning system, entitled 'Watch this Space', that includes a self-help...

TURFPRO OWNERS TRIUMPH IN RURAL BUSINESS AWARDS

TAP, the owners of TurfPro and Service Dealer, scooped the title of Best Rural Digital, Communications...

ISEKI TAKE ON RAYMO

ISEKI UK & Ireland have announced that they have been appointed as the exclusive distributor for Raymo products...

OPEN SUPPORT TEAM ANNOUNCED

The Open 2020 is heading to Sandwich in Kent this July and BIGGA has revealed which of its members have been selected...

GROUNDCARE SEMINAR ATTENDED BY OVER 150

Over 150 volunteers and professionals representing schools, sports clubs, local authorities and contractors from all...

ALLETT CELEBRATE QUEEN'S AWARD

Recently Allett Limited welcomed the Queen’s representative in Staffordshire to meet the staff and present a...

JOHN DEERE ANNOUNCE EXPANSION PLANS FOR DEALERS TO FILL TERRITORY

John Deere dealers Ben Burgess and Farol are set to expand their businesses into the East Midlands during 2020 -...

FIRST GREEN FLAG AWARD IN USA PRESENTED

The Presidio becomes the first park in the United States to achieve the international Green Flag Award, recognising...

FOREST GREEN ROVERS PRAISE PITCH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Forest Green Rovers' head groundsman, Adam Witchell, says the GrasPro Pitch Management System has helped him save...

LEVEL 3 GREENKEEPING APPRENTICESHIP ESTABLISHED

The Golf Greenkeeping Trailblazer Group have announced the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education...

WATCH INTERVIEWS ADDRESSING CHALLENGING CONDITIONS

Editor Loz Gale heard from key figures at the recent BTME show about what challenges had been faced over the past...

JOHN DEERE REORGANISE PRO TURF BUSINESS

Following a strategic reorganisation of the turf business in Europe, Brian D’Arcy has been appointed as turf...

TORO GIVE ASSURANCES OVER VENTRAC

Following the announcement that Toro is buying the makers of the Ventrac equipment, the company's CEO has given...

SUCCESSFUL SEVEN SELECTED FOR SAWGRASS

Each year John Deere, in association with BIGGA and the GCSAI sends seven association members to Ponte Vedra Beach in...

WATCH MORE INSIGHTFUL INTERVIEWS FROM BTME

Editor Laurence Gale was out and about at BTME recently, conducting interviews with the great and the good from the...

WATCH LOZ GALE'S INTERVIEWS FROM BTME

TurfPro editor Laurence Gale was out about around the halls at BTME last week, recording interviews with...

HAZEL GROVE COURSE MANAGER HONOURED

Michael Davie, the course manager at Hazel Grove Golf Club in Stockport, has tirelessly supported many BIGGA members...

ISEKI UK & IRELAND APPOINT

Iseki UK & Ireland announce that Alan Prickett has joined the growing team in the role of business development...

DAVE HARRISON RETIRES

Campey Turf Care Systems' export sales manager, Dave Harrison, announced his retirement after ten years and left the...

INSIGHT INTO THE EMIRATES

In conjunction with DLF Seeds, turf professionals from schools, colleges and sports clubs across the country were...

PITCH SABOTAGE SUSPECTED

Groundsman of the club which is a member of the National League, finds a brick wrapped in a cloth in the drainage...

WATCH TURFPRO INTERVIEWS FROM LAMMA

LAMMA took place at the Birmingham NEC last week and amongst the ag machinery exhibitors, TurfPro caught up with...

TURFPRO'S MOST READ STORIES IN 2019

Today we reveal which stories were the 10 most read by our turf professional subscribers in 2019.

2.5% PAY RISE FOR GROUNDS STAFF RECOMMENDED

In addition, says the IOG, the amount paid in recognition of IOG qualifications should increase to £600 per band to...

NEXT GENERATION OF TURF MANAGERS INTRODUCED

BIGGA has revealed the 20 ambitious greenkeepers who will participate in the Future Turf Managers Initiative 2020.

RECORD SET BY JOHN DEERE TRAINING

This year’s John Deere Ag Tech, Parts Tech and Turf Tech advanced apprenticeship programmes have seen the highest...

DAY OF CELEBRATION PROPOSED FOR 2020

The Amenity Forum say they would like to designate a date in the late summer next year, when the whole amenity and...

A 'RECORD BREAKING' SALTEX

Announcing the attendance figures, organisers of SALTEX have described 2019 as "record breaking".

WHAT WAS THE BUZZ AT SALTEX?

TurfPro editor, Laurence Gale, was patrolling the showfloor at SALTEX recently, with a camera in tow - grabbing...

EDITOR'S BLOG: A well oiled machine

With SALTEX coming up this week it brings into focus how vitally important it is that you look after your machinery...

PITCH IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY HELPING SPORTING PARTICIPATION

The Grounds and Natural Turf Improvement Programme (GaNTIP), which is funded by the Football Foundation and ECB, and...

PEOPLE'S FAVOURITE PARKS REVEALED

With more than 45,000 votes cast, Green Flag has announced the winners of the 2019 People’s Choice vote for the...

EDITOR'S BLOG: What's new on the parks front?

There has been much interesting activity lately with news coming out of the Empowering Parks conference, The Parks...

TOP GROUNDCARE TRACTOR BRAND AS VOTED BY PRO END USERS REVEALED

TAP, the owners of TurfPro, have published the next part of their unique sector insight, this time revealing what...

HELP DETERMINE DIRECTION OF NEW RESEARCH PROGRAMME

The Golf Research Enterprise (GREEN) is aimed at identifying and finding solutions to the problems facing golf course...

EDITOR'S BLOG: RECRUITMENT IS KEY

Having myself moved jobs on several occasions, I know only too well many of the issues both employee and employer...

FEATURE: A DAY OUT WITH THE LADIES

I was invited by John Deere to attend the first two days of the Solheim Cup at Gleneagles this weekend, to witness...

STANLEY PARK VOTED BRITAIN'S BEST PARK 2019

Stanley Park topped Fields In Trust's poll of 36,832 voters from 364 nominated parks and green spaces throughout the UK

EDITOR'S BLOG: EDGBASTON'S BASTION

I was fortunate recently to visit Warwickshire County Ground, where head groundsman Gary Barwell, spoke to grassroots...

RFU APPOINT NEW TWICKENHAM HEAD GROUNDSPERSON

Jim Buttar has taken up the role at the Home Of Rugby, a position he commenced on September 2nd.

SOMERSET CCC HEAD GROUNDSMAN TO JOIN HAMPSHIRE

Following autumn renovations at Somerset, Simon Lee is joining Hampshire CCC to replace Nigel Gray who had come out...

EDITOR'S BLOG: CHOOSING THE RIGHT MACHINERY

I would always advise that you buy your machinery from a reputable machinery dealer, who has the relevant skills and...

TEESIDE'S TRANSFORMATION

Investments at Teesside Golf Club have seen renovations to the course, plus new course maintenance equipment,...

EDITOR'S BLOG: A groundsman's lot

I believe there are still too many turf professionals up and down the country who are not earning anything like the...

FOOTBALL FOUNDATION LAUNCH EXPERT ADVICE APP

The Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation are ramping up efforts to improve the quality of...

BIGGA OFFER MEMBERS HR HELP

BIGGA has teamed up with Xact to provide every member with access to free help and advice to make workplaces a more...

EDITOR'S BLOG: Current state of bowls

One of the biggest problems for bowls clubs around the country is the ongoing cost of maintenance of the green.

REAL MADRID PRIZE FOR SALTEX COLLEGE CUP

Toro and Reesink Turfcare have announced they will be sponsoring the SALTEX College Cup 2019, managed by the...

NEW 9-HOLE COURSE TURNS TO DLF

Cheshire’s Adlington Golf Centre has recently undergone major construction works to create a brand new 9-hole par 3...

EDITOR'S BLOG: PLANNING CRICKET RENOVATIONS

With the cricket season soon coming to an end, many groundsmen should now be organising the renovation of their...

FEATURE: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY'S EDIBLE GARDEN

The grounds team at Coventry University have found an edible garden to be a very useful educational tool for their...

GREEN FLAG AWARDS

The first of the three UK Green Flag Award Ceremonies took place recently at Port Sunlight.

EDITOR'S BLOG: A FEAST OF SPORT

The Cricket World Cup finals, the Wimbledon Championships and the Women's Football World Cup have all offered...

FEATURE: HAIL THE GRASS MASTERS!

As we all draw breath after the unbelievable scenes at the Home of Cricket yesterday, we surely must celebrate team-work

A CHANCE TO SHINE

Watch an exclusive video of Greg Jones from The Belfry GC near Birmingham, speak from Pebble Beach Golf Club and the...

EDITOR'S BLOG: THE CURRENT STATE OF GOLF

I place a high regard for what golf courses have to offer, not only providing a changing game of golf, but also for...

FEATURE: CONTRACTOR SEES MULTI-DISCIPLINE SUCCESS

Miles Todd saw an opportunity to provide a professional grounds maintenance and renovation service for both the golf...

GREENKEEPER SUPPORT TEAM REVEALED

The Director of Golf and Greenkeeping at Wentworth Club has spoken about his pride at the return of a greenkeeper...

EDITOR'S BLOG: TEEING OFF WITH JOHN DEERE

Last week I attended the host venue for the PGA Championship tournament where they revealed a new course maintenance...

KEITH KENT LEAVES TWICKENHAM

Keith Kent's final day as head groundsman of Twickenham was June 30th 2019 - and I, along with some invited turf...

SALTEX '19 REGISTRATION OPEN

The organisers of October's event have promised that visitors will notice some notable improvements to the...

EDITOR'S BLOG: WEATHER CONTINUES TO SURPRISE

Long daylight hours, coupled with warm air and soil temperatures often reaching well into double figures, means that...

FEATURE: BUSY TIMES

As part of my role as a Green Flag judge, I was tasked with visiting Castle Ring, a large multivallate Iron Age Hill...

IOG EMBARKING ON NATIONAL PR CAMPAIGN

The IOG say they are planning for the launch of a new communications programme designed to educate the public and...

EDITOR'S BLOG: BERNHARD LAUNCH TRAINING ACADEMY

Last week saw the launch of the Bernhard Academy at the company’s factory facilities in Haverhill, Suffolk, which...

FEATURE: TAKING AN INTEGRATED APPROACH

In tackling the management of amenity spaces and turf, we are all asked to take an integrated approach and deliver...

BRIGHTON & HOVE GROUNDSTAFF SACKING DESCRIBED AS 'WITCH HUNT'

It was widely reported last week that three members of Brighton & Hove Albion FC's ground-staff team were dismissed...

EDITOR'S BLOG: THE NEXT GENERATION

I firmly believe we can always learn from our peers and previous generations who are always keen to pass on their...

DANISH & SPANISH GROUNDSMEN LEARN FROM UK'S BEST

Thirty-eight groundsmen from Denmark and Spain have spent three-days learning from some of the best turf...

DEVON COUNCIL UNDERTAKE ROBOTIC TRIAL

East Devon District Council have partnered with local dealers Devon Garden Machinery for a robotic mowing trial on an...

EDITOR'S BLOG: OPTIMISATION OF WATER RESOURCES

One of the biggest problems facing many groundsmen is the ability to water their natural grass surfaces efficiently,...

FEATURE: UNDER PRESSURE

While you can’t control weather, there are steps you can take to conserve water, to maximise the impact of any you...

MASTER GREENKEEPER RECORD SET

BIGGA have announced that a record number of members have achieved the Master Greenkeeper certificate following...

EDITOR'S BLOG: Hard work & dedication

A busy time of year for turf professionals with a lot going on, it's great to get out and about to events around the...

EMERGENCY AUTHORISATION FOR ACELEPRYN

Product for the control of chafer grubs and leatherjacket has been reapproved for the 2019 season.

TRACK TURF PESTS THIS SUMMER

New facility will follow the timing and movement of the adult life cycle stages of key turf pests this summer.

EDITOR'S BLOG: Obesity measures

Everyone who works in the sports turf industry and amenity landscape sectors, play an important role in providing...

FEATURE: EDDIE SEAWARD, A TRIBUTE

The turfcare profession, and indeed the whole of the tennis world, were saddened to learn of the death of Eddie...

QUEEN'S AWARD FOR PITCHMARK

Bristol based line marking machinery and equipment manufacturer honoured.

EDITOR'S BLOG: Timley advice

With the rugby season now virtually completed, it is time to encourage rugby clubs to rejuvenate their pitches after...

FEATURE: Major new irrigation project

The famous bunker-free course has installed a comprehensive new irrigation system which will see a seven-fold...

GLYPHOSATE MISCONCEPTIONS WEBSITE LAUNCHED

In light of increasing public scrutiny, CWC has launched an online glyphosate resource.

EDITOR'S BLOG: Planing ahead

In recent years we have seen an array of soil conditioning equipment on hand to speed up the way we can renovate our...

NOWLAN PARK RECEIVE GAA COUNTY PITCH OF THE YEAR AWARD

The Kilkenny city venue was chosen after a thorough adjudication process, with McGovern Park, South Ruislip in London...

MEETING PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IS HOT TOPIC

Attendees at recent Updating Events in London and Belfast welcomed the Forum's proposals for a new professional...

EDITOR'S BLOG: From Winter to Summer Sports

As always it will be the weather that dictates what can be achieved in this short window of change.

HYBRID GRASS ROLLED OUT AT TOP UK CRICKET CLUBS

SIS Pitches has installed pioneering hybrid cricket pitches at County Cricket Clubs across the United Kingdom ahead...

ETESIA LAUNCH VAT-FREE DEAL

VAT-free offer runs from 1st April until the 30th June 2019 and applies to the Bahia and Hydro 80 machines.

EDITOR'S BLOG: The value of trees

Each year London's trees remove 2.4million tonnes of air pollution including carbon dioxie, dust and other gaseous...

FEATURE: New horizons for the Hatters

Luton Town FC will finally get the chance of a mad hatters tea party if they get promoted into the Championship at...

ECHO ENTER MOWER MARKET

Until now, only a lawnmower had been missing from the manufacturer's range of tools, but that has been rectified with...