A recent article on the BBC featured the concerns of a rugby friend of mine, Neil Thomas, chairman of Telford RFC, who was talking about the difficulties grass roots sports clubs have been experiencing, dealing with this spell of hot…
This the first of three short opinion pieces on matters concerning the amenity sector and I am grateful to TurfPro for their publication. The next two will address the areas of integrated management and the recruitment and retention of staff.…
From apprenticeships to leadership development, GMA NextGen say they will be showcasing the opportunities available to the next generation of grounds professionals at SALTEX 2026 through expert-led sessions and dedicated networking events. As the grounds management industry continues to invest…
The increasing pressure on water resources is becoming a major challenge for golf course managers, according to BIGGA chief executive officer and Amenity Forum director Jim Croxton. Speaking as part of the Amenity Forum’s ‘Meet the Board’ series, Jim said…
Leaf fall isn’t always an autumn problem. During periods of prolonged heat and drought, stressed trees can shed leaves earlier than usual, creating additional clean-up work for greenkeepers and grounds care teams. For owners of Trimax Snake mowers, the Snake…
Following on from my recent drought-related article published on the 20th July where I spoke about the water restrictions in place, four weeks on and we still have not had any significant rainfall – as confirmed by Mark Hunt’s useful…
The potential role of plant-available silicon in turf nutrition has been highlighted following trial work examining its effect on nutrient uptake. Agronomist Kate Finlayson says silicon is increasingly being considered alongside established nutrients such as nitrogen, potassium, calcium, magnesium and…
Haverhill Cricket Club has strengthened its grounds maintenance capabilities due to a donation from Toro, who selected the club as part of the Toro Donation Programme. The club received an eProStripe pedestrian mower, complete with the Groomer Brush attachment, providing…
Garry and Grant Coward of Highland Leisure Sport Ltd Yamaha Motor UK has announced the appointment of Highland Leisure Sport Ltd as its new authorised All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) dealer for the Scottish Highlands. The manufacturer says this move highlights their long-term commitment to providing…
The UK turf industry is facing a defining moment as extreme weather, rising production costs and increasing climate-related risks place unprecedented pressure on growers, the Turfgrass Growers Association (TGA) has warned. Figures released by the Government on 10 August show…