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Welcome to the IGFH blog. Here, you’ll find news of our latest magazine releases, interviews with some of the greenkeeping industry’s most influential names and businesses, thought-provoking discussions on trending topics, reviews of turf equipment, and general grounds and greenkeeping news.
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IGFH Launches Upgraded TurfPassport Platform for Global Turf Recruitment
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
Is 2026 the right time to work overseas in sports turf?
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
Meet the Members: Jack Churchman
We recently sat down to chat with Jack Churchman, owner of CutCrew, which offers sports turf and commercial grounds maintenance. Jack became interested in the industry from a young age, as his dad was the chairman of a local golf course. He followed his 9-year stint in the military with
Promoting Global Turf Careers at Melksham Oak School Workplace Experience Day
On 9 December 2025, IGFH and Groundsfest Academy’s Bradley Tennant represented the sports turf industry as a guest speaker at Melksham Oak School’s Year 8 Experiences of the Workplace event. The full-day programme gave students a chance to explore career options they may never have considered, with grounds management sitting
Regen Amenity Announces Exclusive UK Partnership with Sigma AgriScience
Regen Amenity has confirmed a new partnership with Sigma AgriScience to supply a series of organic OMRI-listed fertilisers to the UK amenity market. This gives Regen Amenity exclusive access to the products, which have been developed to support turf performance through organic nutrition. The fertilisers, including the Sigma 4-4-4 BIO
Meet the Members: Josh Staunton
In this episode, we’re interviewing Josh Staunton of Staunts on the Grass. He’s a professional footballer, currently playing for Poole Town, and has recently stepped into a turf management role, bringing a unique perspective to the groundscare industry. When the time was right, he made the leap of faith and
Two Days on the Floor at SALTEX 2025
SALTEX 2025 drew a large crowd to the NEC, and IGFH used the event to reconnect with people across the sector. We spent time with Kersten UK (an IGFH sponsor), talking through plans for the upcoming Integrated Weed Management educational day with the GroundsFest Academy in February. We were also
Where To Look For Groundscare Job Opportunities
One of the most common questions people ask us is, “Where can I find jobs in the industry?” If you’re wondering the same thing, we’re more than happy to have a chat about what you’re looking for and point you in the right direction. But there’s no shortage of places
GroundsFest Academy Shines a Light on Irrigation Maintenance
The latest free GroundsFest Academy event once again proved a huge success, this time focusing on Irrigation Maintenance in partnership with Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS). Held at the impressive Throws Farm Research and Technology Centre in Great Dunmow, Essex – the heart of OAS’s research and development activity – attendees
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