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,…
STIHL’s stand Three days of beautiful weather drew record crowds to APF 2026 recently at the Ragley Estate, Warwichshire. Over 20,000 visitors enjoyed the vast array of events and competitions and the 310 exhibitors reported strong sales. TurfPro attended and…
The Bernhard Academy has announced a programme of technical training courses for November and December, aimed at turf professionals looking to develop practical machinery maintenance and mechanical skills. The one-day Cutting Unit Set Up and Sharpening Techniques course covers cutting…
Pallisers of Hereford has officially joined the Yamaha Motor UK dealer network, expanding its agricultural machinery offering with the manufacturer’s range of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). The partnership brings Yamaha’s full utility quad lineup to professional customers across Herefordshire and the surrounding…