The continuing decline in physical activity among young people is something I have touched on before, but another recent report brought the issue sharply back into focus.
A study from the University of York has highlighted the growing impact of obesity on the UK workforce, with researchers finding that a significant number of people are unable to work because their weight is affecting their health and ability to carry out daily activities.
A new professional pin and post removal tool is now available to groundscare, landscaping and amenity contractors across the UK and Europe, designed to make the removal of deeply embedded pins, stakes and posts quicker, safer and less labour-intensive. Xtracto…
Sandy Armit, managing director, with a Groundsman 345HD and John Deere 2775 E-Cut Double A are celebrating 30 years of supplying equipment to the Scottish groundcare industry this summer. The dealership says the first franchise they acquired was the Groundsman Aerator range, and…
L-R Jack Lyall, Harry Pattison, Ewen Wilson and Steven Foster Howardson Group Limited has extended its reach across Scotland with the expansion of its partnership with groundcare dealer Thomas Sherriff & Co Limited. Having already stocked Dennis mowers and Sisis equipment for over 20 years,…
This is the second of three short opinion pieces on matters concerning the amenity sector and I am grateful to TurfPro for their publication. This one will address the area of integrated management and the final one, the recruitment and…
The Turfgrass Growers Association has released a new video highlighting the severe impact that the prolonged hot and dry conditions experienced during 2026 are having on UK turf production. Featuring turf growers from across the country, the video shows the…
From left, Darren Anderson, Reesink Turfcare; Glen Giddings, Oliver Landpower; Sam Reid, The Grove; Andrew Brown and Simon Squires, both from The Toro Company; and the greenkeeping team with some of the new Toro fleet The Grove has secured a…
Industry professionals gathered at Plumpton College for VoltWorx26, where some of the latest electric machinery, commercial vehicles and autonomous groundcare technology were showcased alongside expert discussions on fleet decarbonisation, renewable energy and sustainable operations. Held on 28 July, the event brought…
L-R: James Grimwood (aftersales director) and Jeremy Birkenshaw (groundcare sales and service manager) Baroness have announced the appointment of Pecks into their UK dealer network. With immediate effect, customers across East Anglia will be able to access the full Baroness…
John Deere dealer Turner Groundscare played a key support role as Royal Birkdale and Royal Lytham & St Annes prepared for back-to-back major championships. Both established John Deere customers, the clubs received additional machinery, technical support and training to meet the demands of…