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Powering up for a professional solution

For professional users, choosing a battery system is an investment that spans many years. Local authorities, landscape gardeners and service providers are investing not only in machines, but also in b…

STIHL launches high-performance portable power supply for demanding remote work

STIHL has introduced the PS 2000, designed to deliver dependable power to professionals working remotely. Offering 2kW continuous output, and 4Kw peak output for short-term loads, the PS 2000 del…

Nominations and entries open for GMA Industry Awards 2027

The Grounds Management Association (GMA) has announced that nominations and entries are now open for the 2027 GMA Industry Awards, which will take place on Thursday 11 March 2027 at Emirates Old Traff…

Celebrate Thank A Greenkeeper Day on 8 September

The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) is inviting the golf industry to celebrate the sixth annual International Thank A Greenkeeper Day on Tuesday 8 September. The global…

More Action. More Machines. More Machinery Nation LIVE

One of the biggest crowd-pullers at GroundsFest is back for 2026, and it’s set to be louder, bigger and more action-packed than ever before. Machinery Nation LIVE is back on 16 and 17 September …

Amenity Sprayer Operator of the Year 2026 open for entries

The search is on to recognise the UK’s professional sprayer operators in the sports turf, amenity and landscape management industries. The Amenity Sprayer Operator of the Year (ASOOTY)…

BIGGA to lead next chapter of Golf Environment Awards

The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) is proud to announce the return of the Golf Environment Awards in 2027 following an agreement with STRI Group. Nominations are now o…

Gullane reclaims 40 hours a week using Toro robotic mowers

Gullane Golf Club in East Lothian, which operates three championship courses, took delivery of four Turf Pro 500 robotic mowers in April following a successful trial programme with Toro and the autono…

Terrain Aeration celebrates 50 years

Terrain Aeration’s Terralift system celebrates 50 years of successful deep aeration treatment of bowling greens, sports turf, golf clubs, parks, trees and more.  At the end of September, when bow…

Dunblane Golf Club drives course excellence

Dunblane Golf Club has taken an exciting step forward in its commitment to course excellence, announcing a major investment in Toro equipment through a new fleet agreement with Reesink Scotland. The d…

Drought declared in half of England and all of Wales

Half of England has been declared in drought by the Environment Agency.    A large swathe of central, eastern, and southern England is now experiencing a flash drought – whic…

OAS delivers precision irrigation and 50% better water efficiency for Holme Hall

For Head Greenkeeper Stephen Leighton, the installation of a new Rain Bird irrigation system provided by Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) has been transformative. Part of a course-wide redevelopment pro…