Steve Gibbs

Editor Loz Gale heard from key figures at the recent BTME show about what challenges had been faced over the past year - as well as what lies in store for 2020

Each year John Deere, in association with BIGGA and the GCSAI sends seven association members to Ponte Vedra Beach in Florida to join the agronomy team on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass.

Following the announcement that Toro is buying the makers of the Ventrac equipment, the company's CEO has given assurances over the future of the product - which UK distributor Price Turfcare sees as a "great opportunity".

Editor Laurence Gale was out and about at BTME recently, conducting interviews with the great and the good from the turfcare sector, finding out what challenges and opportunities these key figures saw for the year ahead.

Michael Davie, the course manager at Hazel Grove Golf Club in Stockport, has tirelessly supported many BIGGA members and other greenkeepers, establishing the “Greenkeepers mental health support group”.

TurfPro editor Laurence Gale was out about around the halls at BTME last week, recording interviews with manufacturers and key industry figures.

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

Campey Turf Care Systems' export sales manager, Dave Harrison, announced his retirement after ten years and left the company at the end of 2019.

In conjunction with DLF Seeds, turf professionals from schools, colleges and sports clubs across the country were recently invited to a behind-the-scenes tour of Arsenal FC’s Emirates Stadium.

Groundsman of the club which is a member of the National League, finds a brick wrapped in a cloth in the drainage system of the playing surface, causing damage.