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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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Is the Equipment We Are Buying Fit for Professional Use?
Understanding the Difference between domestic machinery and commercial equipment in the grounds maintenance and sports turf industry Across the UK, grounds staff, greenkeepers, and grounds maintenance contractors rely on machinery every day to maintain outdoor environments. When you’re buying equipment, your decision is likely influenced by budget and availability, as
Old school, or ahead of its time? What the HortWeek data really says about mechanical weeding
Published by Chris Faulkner, Managing Director of Kersten UK Read closely, HortWeek’s new survey of UK councils is good news for glyphosate alternatives, and especially for mechanical weeding. On 22 October, HortWeek published the results of Freedom of Information requests to 362 local authorities, asking which non-glyphosate methods they use
GroundsFest Academy focuses on turf performance
GroundsFest Academy continued its commitment to supporting education across the grounds management industry with a successful Optimising Turf Performance event at Leigh Sports Village, bringing together leading industry experts and grounds professionals for a day of practical learning, knowledge sharing and networking. Free to attend and CPD accredited, the event
How Much Does It Cost to Work Overseas?
Working overseas to boost your turf and groundscare experience can be a fantastic move, but first, you need to figure out if you can actually afford to go The cost of working abroad can vary significantly. You might find a job that includes accommodation, meals, and transport, which will only
What Happens After the Soil Testing Process | With Regen Amenity
Taking a soil sample is only the beginning. The real value comes from understanding the results and using them to make better decisions about how you manage your turf. In the second video in our series with Rhys Norville, owner of Regen Amenity, we look at the soil testing process
How to Interpret Your Soil Samples and Make Better Turf Decisions With Regen Amenity
Taking soil samples and sending them to a laboratory can give you valuable information about the condition of your turf. But there’s also plenty you can learn before those samples leave the golf course. In the first video in our two-part series with Rhys Norville, owner of Regen Amenity, we
GroundsFest 2026, THE industry event
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
GroundsFest Academy continues to deliver as DLF wildflower event inspires
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
Understanding Duty of Care Under HSE Directives for HAVS
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
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