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Sponsored article: Kersten UK With the UK Pesticides National Action Plan (NAP) 2025 now firmly in force, the conversation around municipal weed management has undergone a radical shift. We are no longer just talking about horticulture or aesthetics; we are talking about civil engineering, legal compliance, and structural asset protection. With the UK Pesticides National […]
Regen Amenity has announced the appointment of Martin Anderson as Territory Sales Manager at the company as it continues to grow its presence in the turf and amenity care sector. Regen Amenity specialises in supplying high-quality products designed to support turf professionals in producing strong, healthy playing surfaces. The company’s product range includes soil amendments,
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On Wednesday, February 4, we attended the Milwaukee Experience Day, hosted and organised by the TETO Group (Turf Equipment Technicians Organisation), with Brad representing IGFH and GroundsFest Academy alongside other industry professionals. The event was coordinated by T.E.T.O’s Chris Minton, James Wilkinson, and Matthew Axton, offering attendees a valuable opportunity to explore Milwaukee’s latest equipment
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IGFH’s Brad was pleased to be involved in the recent GroundsFest Academy Integrated Weed Management Inspire event, held on 11th February 2026 at Wiltshire FA in Devizes. The CPD-accredited day brought together Kersten UK, Terrazza MC, Parks for London, Lantra, and BIGGA for a focused programme on forward-thinking approaches to weed control. The event was
We chat to Dan Studders, a Sydney-based turf professional and managing director of Ground Solutions Australia. Dan shares his start in the grounds industry at just 12 years old, his initial experience working in golf, and his pivot into a sales role, which ultimately led him to form his own business in groundscare. He also
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In the field of highway engineering, a fundamental principle known as Tracy’s Law states: “If you lose the edge, you lose the road”. This law highlights that the stability and longevity of any paved surface—from a major trunk road to a local village footpath—are entirely dependent on the structural integrity of its boundaries. For a
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This year’s BTME felt different for us, as we stepped onto the show floor behind the GroundsFest Academy stand. Having a stand gave us a good base for speaking directly with the greenkeeping community and sharing what both IGFH and the Academy are building. Throughout the show, many greenkeepers stopped to talk with us. We
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We chat to Stuart Butler about his journey into greenkeeping, which started almost by accident and turned into a multi-decade career in sports turf. Stuart shares how a short-term contract at his local golf club became the foundation for working at world-famous courses, his time working overseas, and eventually stepping into head greenkeeping roles. He
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IGFH has released a major upgrade to TurfPassport, creating a smarter and more effective space for jobseekers and employers across the sports turf industry. The new version replaces our earlier, limited directory-style system with a dynamic platform that’s designed to help people connect and more easily find what they’re looking for. We launched this upgrade
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Let’s say you’ve always had this idea, in the back of your brain, that one day, you’ll travel the world. For a lot of people, this dream can be hindered by a singular but pretty significant complication: money. Or, to be more specific, a lack of money.While many countries are fairly affordable to travel within,
Is 2026 the right time to work overseas in sports turf? Read More »