SALTEX 2026 has announced it will feature more than 30 hours of CPD-accredited education as part of its Learning LIVE programme, covering sports turf, sustainability, water management, technology and workforce development. Taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 11-12 November,…
PSD Groundscare have said they welcome the news that Sabo, the German grounds care manufacturer, is to be acquired by technology company LDRobot, subject to customary regulatory approvals and review procedures. They say the proposed acquisition would unite more than…
Replay Maintenance has invested in a Redexim Verti-Drain 7416 aerator and Overseeder 3D 1575 to support the growth of its natural turf division. The specialist contractor has already used both machines on grassroots sports pitches across the UK, reporting improvements…
KAR UK has announced that Carl Sharp will now be leading its golf division, becoming the main point of contact for golf customers across the UK and Ireland. The company says Carl brings extensive hands-on experience from within the golf…
John Deere say that apprentices on their agriculture, turf and parts engineering programmes are completing their training at a rate well above the national average. The manufacturer says more than 90% of those who start their course go on to…
The University of Exeter says its switch to a deeper-rooting perennial ryegrass mixture has helped its sports pitches recover from this summer’s hot, dry conditions. Grounds manager Tim Wakeham oversees 15 natural grass pitches for football and rugby, alongside a…
Last week I took the opportunity to attend the Amenity Forum’s Annual Conference held at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon in Warwickshire. The museum offers a colourful insight into the British motor industry with many displays of cars that have…
The Committee for Golf Club Salaries (CGCS) has recommended that wages for key golf club staff rise by 4% from 1 January 2027. The committee said golf remains in a positive position overall, but clubs continue to face challenges recruiting…
Agrovista Amenity say they have significantly expanded their robotics division following a sustained increase in demand for autonomous turfcare solutions. Having spent more than a year distributing line marking machines and mowers, the company have announced what they describe as…
The 8th of October will see the Amenity Forum hosting its Annual Conference at the British Motor Museum, at Gaydon in Warwickshire. The Conference brings together organisations and professionals from across the amenity sector and beyond to discuss the policy,…