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ICL-sponsored award recognises standards in pitch preparation and presentation across GAA venues in Ireland.

Hastings MacHale Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo has been presented with the GAA National Pitch of the Year 2025 award at the League Final in Croke

ICL-sponsored award recognises standards in pitch preparation and presentation across GAA venues in Ireland.

Hastings MacHale Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo has been presented with the GAA National Pitch of the Year 2025 award at the League Final in Croke

Pellenc, the pioneer in professional battery-powered tools, is proud to announce the release of the Rasion 3 Easy, a professional-grade 24” (60 cm) self-propelled mower designed to redefine the balance between heavy-duty performance and whisper-quiet

When George Mills stepped into the role of Head Groundsman at Bedford School just over a year ago, he brought with him a wealth of experience, a passion for turf excellence, and a sharp eye for smart investment.

Now, with the help of Agrovista Amenity

ICL Turf & Landscape UK & Ireland has introduced H2Pro TriSmart Granules and H2Pro TriSmart Tablets, extending its TriSmart surfactant technology beyond liquid applications.

The new formulations provide turf managers and landscapers with additional op

At Longcliffe Golf Club in Leicestershire, Course Manager Mike Bunney has transformed the way he manages turf since introducing Turf Tracker into his programme.

For a traditional heathland course set on the edge of Charnwood Forest, where precision is

Replay Maintenance has announced a series of new and expanded partnerships with County Football Associations across England, reinforcing its commitment to raising standards in grassroots football facilities.

Leading the latest developments is a new st

Redexim UK has strengthened its team with the appointment of Jeremy Vincent, a highly respected figure within the groundscare industry.

With more than three decades of experience, Jeremy brings a wealth of knowledge spanning engineering, sales and cus

GroundsFest Academy recently delivered another highly successful educational event with its Understanding Profiles: Sands, Soils, Rootzones and Gravels day, in partnership with Mansfield Sand.

Designed as a practical, end-to-end learning experience, t

For Mike Day, owner of Mike Day Garden Maintenance, consistency is everything.

Running a thriving business across Hertfordshire and North London, he and his team rely on equipment that can perform day in, day out without compromise.

That’s exactly why

The new Hunter MCC Controller has officially launched in the UK, introducing a powerful and scalable irrigation control solution designed for large-scale projects.

Available from KAR UK, the MCC brings wireless, wide-area coverage and advanced flow ma

ICL Turf & Landscape UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Gavin Kinsella as Technical Area Sales Manager – South East. Gavin brings more than 35 years of experience in golf course management, estate management and sportsturf operations, with

Ratcliffe College in Leicestershire is home to an impressive range of sporting facilities, supporting rugby, cricket, football, hockey and athletics across its expansive campus.

Improvement In Efficiency

Keeping those surfaces match-ready is the respon

Jacksons Fencing is proud to announce the launch of two innovative products within its premium fencing portfolio. The Viking topper panel and the PineGroove fence panel introduce fresh design possibilities, advanced durability, and the long establish

Sheffield Wednesday’s stadium presents a challenging environment for turf, with significant shade and limited use of supplementary lighting. Alongside this, the pitch sees consistent use from first team and under-21 fixtures, as well as training sess

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 their existing Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire territor

ICL and Syngenta have renewed their strategic partnership supporting turf professionals in the UK and Ireland and other European turf markets, extending a long-standing collaboration focused on research, product innovation and practical support for t

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.

Sustainability is increasingly becoming a c

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.

Containing the active ingredient prohexadione-calcium, Attraxor has bec

Managing one of the busiest multi-sport facilities on the south coast is no small task – especially in a region increasingly defined by prolonged dry spells and intense seasonal wear. At Bournemouth University, Grounds Manager Alex McCombie relies on