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Mastering the water table: The strategic role of sand slitting in modern turf management
As we navigate a record-breaking wet start to 2026, how can turf managers maintain pitch integrity against high-volume rain? Paul Langford from Redexim UK discusses the twin challenges of drainage and surface playability.
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Etesia launches online marketplace to purchase high-quality ex-demonstration and second-hand machines
High-performance grass cutting and green space maintenance equipment company Etesia UK has launched ‘Pre-Loved by Etesia’, a dedicated online marketplace hosted directly on the official Etesia UK website.
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Peter Smith named as new technical sales manager for ICL in Scotland
ICL has appointed former greenkeeper Peter Smith as its new Technical Area Sales Manager for Scotland North.
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GroundsFest Academy launches 2026 programme with sold-out Integrated Weed Management event
GroundsFest Academy kicked off its 2026 programme in style with a fully booked Integrated Weed Management event, bringing together contractors, local authorities, educators and suppliers for a free day of learning, discussion and hands-on demonstrations.
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Massereene Golf Club upgrades to full Toro cutting fleet for precision and reliability
Massereene Golf Club in Northern Ireland has changed its cutting fleet to Toro.
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From Croydon to Bahrain: the British greenkeeper building a world-class course with a new John Deere fleet
From mowing at 16 in Surrey to prepping a DP World Tour venue in 50°C Bahrain, Jamie Faulkner’s greenkeeping career has taken him from the UK to Australia, the US, India and Saudi Arabia — now leading agronomy at The Royal Golf Club, the island’s only grass course.
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Husqvarna partners with 2026 Australian women’s golf majors, debuts robotic mowers at Kooyonga
Husqvarna becomes Official Partner for the 2026 Women’s Australian Open and WPGA Championship, pioneering robotic mowers at Kooyonga while supporting stars Minjee Lee and Grace Kim.
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Matt Bartle appointed Group Head of Commercial Strategy at Replay Group
Replay Group has appointed Matt Bartle as its new Group Head of Commercial Strategy, a newly created role designed to support the business’s continued growth, diversification and long-term strategic direction.
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Machinery profile: The Turfco WideSpin™ 1550
The Turfco WideSpin™ 1550 was designed to help you achieve your agronomic goals, increase staff productivity and free up your time.
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Eaton Golf Club cuts leaf-clearing costs with GKB PTO leaf blower
Eaton Golf Club’s mature parkland course uses GKB’s efficient PTO-driven leaf blower to slash fuel costs from £50 per day and speed up three-month leaf clearance, boosting playability.
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ICL and Syngenta reopen Turf Rewards Scheme for 2026 with new rewards
ICL and Syngenta have confirmed the reopening of the Turf Rewards Scheme for 2026, continuing their joint support for turf professionals across the UK and Ireland through a structured rewards scheme designed to add value to everyday purchasing decisions.
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Replay Maintenance expands UK operations with Kubota FC3-221e Fleet
One of the UK’s leading synthetic surface maintenance specialists has further strengthened its operation with the addition of five Kubota FC3-221e units, equipped with an out-front artificial brush.
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Corey Finn on elevating agronomy standards at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Links, Saadiyat Beach and Yas Acres
Corey Finn, Director of Agronomy at Viya, explains how he delivers tournament-level conditioning across Yas Links Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club and Yas Acres Golf & Country Club — balancing course identity, team leadership and long-term agronomic excellence in the UAE capital.
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Oliver Paton joins KAR UK as area sales manager – boosting irrigation support in England and Wales
KAR UK has appointed Oliver Paton as area sales and accounts manager for southern England and south Wales, further strengthening its regional support and customer-facing expertise.
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Baroness appoints new dealer – Jenkins Garden Machinery – to serve Swansea
Baroness UK has appointed Jenkins Garden Machinery to its nationwide dealer network.
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MM Seed 2026 range: enhanced mixtures with Mumbai and HEADSTART® GOLD for golf, cricket and tennis
MM Seed has refined and strengthened its range, building on its reputation for quality, performance and reliability across golf, winter sports, cricket and tennis.



