Steve Gibbs

Thirty-eight groundsmen from Denmark and Spain have spent three-days learning from some of the best turf professionals the United Kingdom has to offer on a Campey Turf Care Systems educational tour.

East Devon District Council have partnered with local dealers Devon Garden Machinery for a robotic mowing trial on an area of several football pitches and a clubhouse, totaling over 25,000m2.

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

One of the biggest problems facing many groundsmen is the ability to water their natural grass surfaces efficiently, during spells of hot dry weather.

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

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

Until now, only a lawnmower had been missing from the manufacturer's range of tools, but that has been rectified with the introduction of a new 58V battery powered unit.

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

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 country meeting as many sports turf experts as possible.

Everyone who works in the sports turf industry and amenity landscape sectors, play an important role in providing essential facilities for people to participate in sport and physical activities.