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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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Tracy’s Law: Why Losing the Edge Means Losing the Road
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
GroundsFest Academy Takes to the Show Floor at BTME 2026
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
Meet the Members: Stuart Butler
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
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
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