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Redexim and Russells Groundcare have announced a significant expansion of their long-standing partnership, with Russells now taking on responsibility for Yorkshire and Lincolnshire in addition to its existing Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire territory.
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ICL and Syngenta have extended their long-standing collaboration to support turf professionals across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. The deal focuses on research and innovation, preparing for a new generation of high-performance Syngenta products in 2026.
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Slotter is a specialised overseeding tool for fine turf areas, featuring a flat-bottomed slot that enhances moisture retention, accelerates germination, and supports strong root development – ideal for fescue.
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The GroundsFest Academy, in collaboration with John Moverley OBE, has launched a free online sustainability assessment tool designed to help organisations evaluate and strengthen their sustainable practices.
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As Old Petty prepares for its official May 2026 debut, Cabot Europe’s Mark Wright discusses Tom Doak’s rugged design, the strategy behind preview play traffic, and how the new course transforms Cabot Highlands into a premier 36-hole global destination.
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At Crowborough Beacon Golf Club, course manager Luke Jenkins has been achieving exceptional results using BASF’s Attraxor®, a plant growth regulator supplied by Agrovista Amenity.
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John Deere’s dealer network is strengthening its support for veterans as Hunt Forest Group and Ripon Farm Services sign the Armed Forces Covenant. Discover how the Military Hiring Programme is turning ex-service skill sets into elite technician roles.
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Replay Maintenance has secured a new three-year supply agreement with Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS). This strategic partnership provides the data-led technical support and high-performance products needed to power Replay’s growing Natural Turf Division.
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Faced with 5,000 weekly users and record-breaking dry spells, Bournemouth University grounds manager Alex McCombie reveals why MM Tetra Sport is his go-to for recovery. Discover how this specialist seed mix stands up to relentless multi-sport wear.
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Guards Polo Club reveals how a new fleet of Kubota M4, M5 and M6 tractors handles the pressure of a 750-game season. From royal tournaments to heavy-duty renovations, see why grounds manager Paul Brown calls this versatile gear the club’s “heartbeat”.
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Go behind the scenes at Arsenal FC with the GroundsFest Academy. Led by Paul Ashcroft, this Emirates Stadium experience day offered elite insights into pitch construction, stadium microclimates and the precision required for world-class turf management.
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The UK saw unprecedented rainfall in early 2026, threatening course playability. From proactive traffic control to data-driven drainage investment, learn how course managers can build climate resilience and protect membership value this season.
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Monty’s Machinery has been appointed as an authorised dealer for Etesia UK, strengthening the brand’s presence across Cornwall and the wider South West.
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Redexim UK has strengthened its team with the appointment of Greg Cain as Business Development Manager – a newly created role that reflects the company’s continued growth and forward-thinking strategy.
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The former course manager at Ashridge and Letchworth golf clubs in southern England, James Camfield, is now director of Golf Course Management Services (GCMS), which offers support to greenkeepers. He speaks to irrigation expert John Kidson about how long-term course sustainability can be achieved via effective water management.
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Husqvarna and The R&A have been shortlisted in two of the sports industry’s most respected awards programmes following their pioneering autonomous mowing activation at the AIG Women’s Open at Royal Porthcawl.
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Drought, wear, and nutrient deficiency are often treated as isolated fires to be fought, but inside the plant, they all speak the same language: a slowdown in photosynthesis. This article explores why the metabolic tipping point happens long before the grass turns brown, and how shifting your management focus from “symptom-hunting” to “energy-protection” is the…
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As labour shortages and precision demands reshape the industry, autonomous mowing is moving from a futuristic concept to an everyday reality. We explore Toro’s cutting-edge GPS-guided range and the essential infrastructure — from power placement to satellite mapping — needed to turn your course into a high-tech, high-efficiency operation.
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Tom Smart, the course manager at Bury St Edmunds Golf Club in Suffolk, takes us through his average day.
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ICL Turf & Landscape UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Kevin Glazier as Technical Area Sales Manager for the South.
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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.
