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The International hub for greenkeepers, groundstaff, turf managers and volunteers
GroundsFest returned for its fourth year in 2026, and has grown into THE industry event! Brad attended this year on behalf of the GroundsFest Academy, giving him the opportunity to meet people from across the industry and get a first-hand look at how the event has developed. This year’s visitors came from a wide range […]
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The GroundsFest Academy has continued to build momentum following the success of its latest educational event, held in partnership with DLF Seeds and dedicated to the planning, establishment and maintenance of wildflower areas. The free-to-attend event formed part of the wider GroundsFest Academy programme, which continues to provide free valuable learning opportunities for the industry
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Published by Chris Faulkner, Managing Director of Kersten UK Under the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005, employers have a strict legal duty of care to assess and control risks from hand-arm vibration. Continuous exposure to high vibration levels can lead to permanent neurological and vascular damage—commonly known as HAVS or Vibration White Finger.
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In this Meet The Members interview, we’re chatting to Kyle Cwynar, Superintendent at Seabright Lawn Tennis & Cricket Club in the New York metropolitan area. Kyle has been in the industry for over 20 years, and has a background in golf, but now works in the sports turf sector. Here, Kyle shares his experience working
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I’ll be at GroundsFest and available throughout the event on the GroundsFest Academy stand – L12. If you’re looking to explore international greenkeeping opportunities, considering your next career move, or want to find out more about education and training through GroundsFest Academy, come and have a chat. Whether you’re an experienced greenkeeper looking to work
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In turf management, some of the most valuable lessons aren’t found in textbooks; they’re learned through conversations, mentorship, and the willingness of experienced professionals to help the next generation. That’s exactly what The Grounds Committee (TGC) has set out to create a global community built around mentorship, guidance, and paying forward the lessons learned throughout
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Over the past few months, we’ve been busy behind the scenes working on Turf Passport Version 2, making the platform easier to use and packed with more opportunities than ever before. We’ve refreshed the design to make navigating the site much simpler, and we’ve also updated our terms and conditions to reflect the latest version
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Landscaping professionals from across the industry came together for another successful GroundsFest Academy event, this time focusing on the latest innovations in landscaping tools in partnership with Kress. Held at Bearwood Park Training Ground, the impressive home of Reading Football Club’s training facilities, the free one-day event combined expert presentations with practical demonstrations, giving attendees
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Healthy turf starts below the surface. While colour, density and presentation often take centre stage, it is the biological activity within the soil and the strength of the root system that ultimately determine how well turf performs under stress. Recent independent trials examining ReGen Replenish, a concentrated organic fish hydrolysate developed by ReGen Amenity, provide
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For decades, weed control has largely focused on one objective: removing the visible weed. But what if we’ve been tackling the symptom rather than the cause? That’s the central message behind The Weeds Are Not the Problem, a new publication from Kersten UK that challenges conventional thinking and encourages grounds professionals to adopt a
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