The UK Weed Resistance Action Group (WRAG) and Amenity Forum have published free guidance to help amenity professionals manage the risk of glyphosate resistance. Launched at the Amenity Forum’s Annual Conference on 8 October, the document outlines practical measures to…
The Grounds Management Association (GMA) and the Racecourse Association are running an Intermediate Racecourse Maintenance Level 2 course at Newmarket Racecourse from 1–6 November 2026. The five-day training programme will cover the technical knowledge required for professional racecourse maintenance, including…
Scottish John Deere turf dealer Double A is to expand its area of responsibility to cover the Highlands and Islands. The professional groundscare specialist, which is celebrating 30 years of business in 2026, will now service customers in the territory…
English Heritage is helping to revive a centuries-old countryside tradition by recruiting a new team of volunteer scythers to help restore historic meadows and save one of Britain’s rarest bumblebees. The newly formed scything team will use this ancient skill…
East Leake Playing Fields and Pavilion has secured Football Foundation Grass Pitch Maintenance Funding, with support from Nottinghamshire FA and Replay Maintenance. The funding will enable a long-term programme of professional pitch maintenance at the multi-sport community facility, which provides…
Kress UK and Ireland has become a Platinum Sponsor of the GroundsFest Academy, supporting its training and education programme for the groundscare industry. As part of the partnership, the manufacturer will provide demonstration equipment, deliver technology workshops and product training…
For many grass roots cricket and bowls clubs the continuing warm weather in October is certainly helping them complete their end of season renovations. The Met Office says October began unusually mild, following an exceptionally warm summer and a joint-fourth…
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…