Exhibitor Line-Up Expands as Industry Support Grows

Exhibitor Line-Up Expands as Industry Support Grows

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Exhibitor Line-Up Expands as Industry Support Grows

The Turfgrass Growers Association (TGA) is pleased to confirm an expanded line-up of exhibitors and sponsors for the 2026 TGA Demonstration Day, taking place on Thursday 2 July 2026 at Grasslands Turf, Kent.

Exhibitor Line-Up Expands as Industry Support Grows

Exhibitor Line-Up Expands as Industry Support Grows

The Demonstration Day is the Association’s flagship technical field event, bringing together professional turfgrass growers, suppliers and industry specialists from across the UK for a full day of live demonstrations, knowledge exchange and networking.

The event is expected to attract around 150–200 delegates from across the industry.

The TGA is delighted to confirm the following exhibitors:

• Campey Turfcare
• Trimax
• Brocks Wheel & Tyre
• Industrial Pallet & Transport Services Ltd
• Rovadi Turf Equipment
• LS Products BV
• Tama UK
• Trebro UK Ltd
• Wessex International Machinery
• ICL
• Perennial
• Barenbrug UK

Exhibitor interest remains strong, with further announcements expected in the coming weeks.

The TGA extends its sincere thanks to event sponsors for their support in helping deliver the 2026 Demonstration Day. In particular:

• Agrigem Ltd – Show Programme Sponsor
• ICL – Registration and Lanyard Sponsor

Their support is key to the continued success of the event and reflects strong industry backing for the TGA and its work across the turfgrass sector.

Additional sponsorship opportunities are still available.

The event will feature:

• Live machinery and equipment demonstrations
• On-field trials and technical showcases
• Trade stands from leading industry suppliers
• Networking opportunities with growers, agronomists and manufacturers

Discussion aligned with TGA production standards and sustainability priorities The Demonstration Day forms a key part of the TGA’s ongoing commitment to supporting professional turf production, promoting best practice and strengthening collaboration across the supply chain.

The TGA welcomes delegates from across the professional turfgrass industry to attend and encourages early booking to secure a place at this key industry event.

Tickets are now on sale, with strong early interest from across the industry.

For tickets, exhibitor bookings or sponsorship enquiries, visit www.turfgrass.co.uk or contact the TGA office.

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New lightweight battery mower from Dennis

New lightweight battery mower from Dennis

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New lightweight battery mower from Dennis

Dennis Mowers has unveiled the newest addition to its range of high-performance professional mowers: the lightweight ES-34SL battery-powered mower, designed for everyday use and flawless finishing.

New lightweight battery mower from Dennis

New lightweight battery mower from Dennis

A dedicated, battery-powered finishing mower using the latest lithium-ion battery technology, the ES-34SL is perfect for use on stadium pitches and training grounds in professional sports like football, rugby, hockey and baseball. It is also ideal for use on squares and outfields in cricket, as well as at schools, universities and other municipal facilities.

On a single charge, the new battery mower can cut for up to 10 hours – equivalent to 40 kilometres – with its rapid, two-hour recharge costing as little as £1.58*. Its ultra-low noise and vibration technology, meanwhile, allows for operation near areas of play without disturbance, improves operator health and safety, and is perfect for schools and universities where noise disturbance is of paramount importance during spring and summer.

At around 50 kg lighter than Dennis’ existing ES-860 battery mower, the ES-34SL is ideal for daily use and minimising soil compaction. The combination of reduced weight, reduced rear roller diameter, click adjustable Weile roller and intermediate grooming brush, allows for greater ease of use and control over the final finish, which serves to produce the flawless stripes that Dennis’ product range is renowned for.

The mower’s clip rate can be defined by the user to suit their specific surface and preferences and, once set, remains consistent, even if the machine speed is adjusted or a colleague takes over.

Furthermore, the ES-34SL is fitted with a weatherproof, colour LCD programmable display and keypad that operate the machine and relay real-time information to the operator, including ground speed, battery charge level and machine settings.

Megan Oliver, managing director at Dennis Mowers, said: “We are delighted to be launching the ES-34SL professional battery mower, which we’ve developed in response to direct feedback from grounds professionals. In addition to the popular features in our range, our challenge was to design a lightweight machine that helped to reduce soil compaction and was therefore suitable for everyday use, while still delivering the flawless presentation stripes relied upon for match days.

“Designed with day-to-day use in mind and supported by the service and consistency that our customers value, it’s another step forward in professional mowing.”

For more information on the Dennis range of mowers, visit https://dennisuk.com/.

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Timely application gives the best lawn service results

Timely application gives the best lawn service results

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Timely application gives the best lawn service results

New sprayer technology is enabling Norfolk lawn care specialist Will Dunger to achieve more timely applications for customers across a wider area, at a time climate shift is reducing spraying opportunities this spring.

Timely application gives the best lawn service results

Timely application gives the best lawn service results

“We seem to be getting fewer windows for ideal spraying conditions at the optimum timing for treatments. Being able to cover a larger area more effectively, and with greater accuracy, ensures when we’ll get the best results from every application,” advocates Will, owner of Will’s Norfolk Lawns.

With soil temperatures warming up and growth potential rising, herbicide application will soon be a priority on lawns where it’s needed, but that also coincides with the busy spring period for other lawn activities.

“For herbicide applications we’re looking to apply in the narrow window when growing conditions are good to get rapid uptake of product, but before established weeds get too large that makes them more difficulty to control. In recent seasons we’ve also seen conditions can quickly turn too dry for optimum control.

“Being able to spray large areas quickly and accurately means we can achieve better results for customers,” he says.

With his Techneat SPPS (Self-Propelled Pedestrian Sprayer) Will reports they can easily cover a hectare of more lawn spraying in a day across three to four sites. For larger scale jobs, he’s previously sprayed 1.4 hectares in less than three hours.

He calibrates the spray to operate at 400 l/ha, operating with 04 nozzles. “It’s a good compromise between optimum leaf coverage and comfortable spraying speed, with minimal risk of drift.

“We want to make sure that we get the maximum product onto the target, which is better for efficacy and minimises any risk of off-target effects or environmental loss,” he highlights. However, the sprayer’s multi nozzle bayonets allow a quick switch to larger nozzles for drift reduction or higher water volumes, particularly if soil target treatments are being applied.

“We are always looking at new innovations in turf agronomy from golf or sports pitch management, and how that might benefit lawn care quality. That’s where the accuracy and consistency of sprayer applications can also help,” he says.

Previously they have relied on granular wetting agents to counter hydrophobic soils, where dry patch is an issue on sandy sites, for example, but the advent of new longer-lasting liquid wetting agents could offer a spray treatment in the future.

Plant growth regulators, biostimulants and fungicides could also become more important in integrated lawn management strategies, where climate shift is creating new challenges and issues for customers, Will believes.

It’s his second Techneat SPPS sprayer, but with the advent of front folding booms he can now transport it in the company’s van, rather than requiring a trailer with the previous machine. That makes it quicker to move around and access more sites.

“We are solely focussed on giving the best lawn care service possible, where having the latest equipment ensures we can provide more customers with an efficient and effective complete service all through the season,” he adds.

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Grounds and Gardens Operative

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Due to the continuing growth of our busy Grounds and Gardens department, we have a vacancy for a Grounds and Gardens Operative. The department is responsible for the maintenance of 76 acres split between the Upper School, Prep School, Pelican School, Porson Road sports field, and the Perse Playing Fields at Abington. Using the department vehicles, the team works flexibly across all sites. The role will involve maintaining the day to day upkeep of the hard and soft areas of the grounds and gardens, ensuring that the sports pitches are safe and fit for use and that all areas appear well maintained at all times, across all sites. This will include work on flower beds, pots, baskets and any other planted areas.

Grounds and Gardens Operative

Grounds and Gardens Operative

This role can be offered as full time or part time, and an apprenticeship is available, along with CPD training opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintenance of the sports turf including cutting, rolling, strimming, scarifying, aerating, watering, seeding, top dressing etc
  • Assisting with gardens work including planting, weeding, pruning, watering etc
  • Marking out of the pitches including erection of goals/nets, corner flags and boundary markers in line with the School calendar
  • All aspects of cricket pitch preparation, maintenance, marking and renovation
  • Maintenance of paths, borders, hedges and roadways
  • Leaf clearance and removal
  • Early morning clearance of snow and ice from the pathways, pavements and roadways to ensure safe access for pedestrians and vehicles
  • Early morning and late afternoon gritting and salt application
  • Maintenance of artificial all-weather surfaces
  • Minor machinery maintenance
  • Trees/shrub planting and maintenance as required
  • Maintenance of bark chipped areas including reapplication and sweeping
  • Keeping records up to date as required by the Head of Grounds and Gardens

Benefits

  • Competitive salary of up to £30,915 (dependent on skills and experience)
  • Membership of a Group Personal Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 13.75% of pensionable salary
  • Death in service benefits of three times salary
  • Free staff lunch provided during term time and certain periods of the school holidays
  • Free access to the school gym and swimming pool with certain time restrictions

The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18.

Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.

We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.

Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our website: https://www.perse.co.uk/work-with-us/

Closing date: Friday 10th April at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.

The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Safer Recruitment

The Perse School recognises that an important element in safeguarding our pupils is a robust recruitment process that incorporates measures to deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children, or who are otherwise unsuited to work with them. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity.  This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.