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Johnsons Sports Seed delivers performance under pressure at Bristol University

As a busy multi-sport facility, resilience of surfaces at Bristol University isn’t a luxury – it’s a necessity. Helping Grounds Manager Matt Carroll deliver consistent, high-quality pitches for winter…

New Hunter MCC controller launched in UK

The new Hunter MCC Controller has officially launched in the UK, introducing a powerful and scalable irrigation control solution designed for large-scale projects. Available from KAR UK, the MCC bring…

Plumpton Racecourse secures sustainable water supply thanks to AMS Contracting

With increasingly unpredicatble weather patterns, achieving the ideal ‘good to soft’ conditions at Plumpton Racecourse relies on reliable and careful water management. In an attempt to safeguard the f…

GreenTek launches new bulk topdresser

GreenTek has expanded its highly successful StarGreen range with the launch of the TD3000 Bulk Topdresser, a new 5-tonne capacity model designed for large-scale turf operations. British-built StarGree…

Putting the lights on for Brighton

Wildwood Machinery has partnered with Dutch giant Stogger Turf Care to install and maintain a state-of-the-art grow-light system for Premier League football club Brighton & Hove Albion. Grow-light…

Stratford Oaks Golf Club enjoys steady growth with Suståne

Like most, the objective for James Cleaver – Course Manager at Stratford Oaks Golf Club – is to achieve year-round consistency when it comes to plant health and play quality. A steady, reliable nutrit…

Solving compaction and drainage challenges at Keswick

Keswick Town Council operates in one of the UK’s most demanding natural turf environments. Located in the Lake District, prolonged wet periods and high usage place continual pressure on surface qualit…

Maintaining grass cover in a shaded stadium

Sheffield Wednesday’s stadium presents a challenging environment for turf, with significant shade and limited use of supplementary lighting. Alongside this, the pitch sees consistent use from first te…

DLF Colour Boost brings burst of colour to the scenic setting at Lees Hall Golf Club

Lees Hall Golf Club are celebrating the success of their growing wildflower initiative, developed in conjunction with DLF Seeds. Led by Head Greenkeeper Ian Whitehead and Assistant Greenkeeper Danny T…

The Kress Mega 600 redefines sports turf maintenance

The arrival of the new Kress Mega 600 robot mower marks a pivotal moment for sports turf management. The KR238E Kress Master series Mega 600 has been developed for continuous, overnight operation acro…

Kubota powers Guards Polo Club with reliable tractor and RTV fleet

One of the world’s most prestigious polo venues has revealed how it relies on a versatile fleet of M4, M5 and M6 tractors, alongside four RTV-X1110 utility vehicles from Kubota. Based in Windsor Great…

Precision in every line – PaintMaster Pro at Ratcliffe College

Ratcliffe College in Leicestershire is home to an impressive range of sporting facilities, supporting rugby, cricket, football, hockey and athletics across its expansive campus. Keeping those surfaces…