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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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GroundsFest Academy Goes Behind the Scenes at Lord’s
Selected attendees from GroundsFest Academy events were recently given the opportunity to experience a truly unforgettable day at Lord’s Cricket Ground, widely regarded as the Home of Cricket. The exclusive experience day offered delegates a behind-the-scenes look at elite-level turf management within one of the world’s most iconic sporting venues.
GroundsFest 2026 Opens Visitor Registration
Visitor registration for GroundsFest 2026 is now officially open, as the industry prepares for what promises to be the biggest and most exciting edition of the event to date. Returning to Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on 16 and 17 September 2026, GroundsFest has firmly established itself as the industry’s most anticipated
Regen Amenity: Helping Greenkeepers Make Better Decisions with Data Collection
Golf course maintenance has always relied on experience, observation, and timing. Those things will always matter, but more clubs are now using data to back up their decisions and build a clearer picture of how their greens perform across the year. We recently spoke to Rhys Norville of Regen Amenity,
The Growing Importance of Data Collection in Greenkeeping
As a greenkeeper, you’ll attest to the fact that you often know what needs to be done long before anyone else sees the problem. You’ll be the first to notice subtle changes in firmness, water movement, surface performance, and other aspects of plant health simply by being on the course
Quattro Does More Than Move Water
Quattro is often described as a wetting agent, but that doesn’t fully reflect what it brings to a turf programme. Supplied by ReGen, this patented liquid formulation is designed not only to improve moisture movement through the soil profile, but also to support how effectively nutrients, particularly nitrogen, are used
Why Now Is the Best Time to Build Your CPD Points in the Grounds Sector
You’ve probably noticed how often CPD opportunities are coming up across the grounds sector right now. Training days, short courses, live demos, and structured programmes have all increased over the past couple of years. Employers expect more from their teams and standards keep rising, with new equipment and techniques continuing
Revolutionary Turf Management Platform Helps UK Golf Courses Cut Costs and Improve Playing Conditions
Gilba Solutions has launched the GAIP Hub (Gilba Agronomic Intelligence Platform), a groundbreaking decision-support tool that transforms how golf courses and sports venues manage their turf. Developed by senior agronomist Jerry Spencer, who holds Honours in Soil Science and has 35+ years of industry experience, the platform combines real-time climate
Meet the Members: Greg Smith
In this interview, we’re speaking to Greg Smith, who has over 40 years in the industry, starting out in 1983 and managing various stadiums and environments across Nottingham, UK, from grassroots all the way up to professional sports with Notts County. He’s now overseeing major facilities at the University of
Regen Amenity to Supply Sigma Organic Fertilisers to UK Amenity Market
Our sponsor Regen Amenity has announced that it will now be supplying a range of Sigma organic fertilisers to the UK amenity sector, following the confirmation of a partnership with Sigma AgriScience earlier this year. The agreement, established in January this year, gives Regen Amenity exclusive access to a series
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