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Pre-Loved by Etesia – a new digital marketplace for premium Etesia machinery

Etesia UK, the industry leader in high-performance grass cutting and green space maintenance equipment, is proud to announce the launch of Pre-Loved by Etesia, a dedicated online marketplace hosted di…

TGA advises temporary cost adjustment in response to continued conflicts and pressure on energy markets

The Turfgrass Growers Association (TGA) is advising its grower members to introduce a temporary “Energy & Production Cost Adjustment” in response to recent increases in key input costs driven by e…

John Deere named as 2026 Solheim Cup Official Machinery Partner

John Deere has been confirmed as the official golf course and turf maintenance machinery partner of the 2026 Solheim Cup taking place at Bernardus Golf, the Netherlands, 7 – 13 September 2026, bringin…

Winners of SAPCA Awards 2026 announced

The winners of the SAPCA Awards 2026 have been announced at a gala dinner held at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, in London. Now in their 11th year, the awards celebrate the achievements of members of th…

Cultivating resilience – why seed innovation is the new frontier for turf professionals

In the world of professional turf management, the ground beneath our feet is shifting. What once seemed like a predictable seasonal cycle has been replaced by a volatile cocktail of environmental and …

Syngenta builds world-leading research centre in the UK

Syngenta has announced the building of a new £100 million world-leading research centre for agricultural bioscience at its existing R&D hub at Jealott’s Hill in Berkshire. The Biological Sciences …

Three emerging leaders join GMA NextGen to drive the future of grounds management

The Grounds Management Association’s (GMA) NextGen group is pleased to welcome three new members: James Williamson, Sonny Keywood and Calum Clarkson. The trio join after a strong application pro…

Fields in Trust President takes green space campaign to Parliament

The President of the Fields in Trust, Jill Scott MBE, has headed to Parliament to launch the results of new YouGov polling commissioned by organisation to better understand public mood at a critical m…

The R&A Sustainable Agronomy Service named official agronomist of the LET

The Ladies European Tour (LET) has announced The R&A Sustainable Agronomy Service has been appointed as the Official Agronomist of the Tour. It will advise the LET on sustainable golf course maint…

Free sustainability assessment tool launched by GroundsFest Academy

The GroundsFest Academy, in collaboration with John Moverley OBE, has launched a free online sustainability assessment tool designed to help organisations evaluate and strengthen their sustainable pra…

Somerset FA agrees partnership to improve county’s football facilities

Somerset FA has agreed a new partnership which will see Masons Kings become the organisation’s new trusted machinery partner. Masons Kings is one of the south west’s leading suppliers of groundscare e…

ICL and Syngenta reopen Turf Rewards Scheme for 2026 with new rewards and qualifying products

ICL and Syngenta have confirmed the reopening of the Turf Rewards Scheme for 2026, continuing their joint support for turf professionals across the UK and Ireland through a structured rewards scheme d…