Entries by Louise Parratt

Greenkeepers set for career-enhancing experience

Greenkeepers set for career-enhancing experience: The British and Irish greenkeepers travelling to TPC Sawgrass to volunteer at The Players Championship in March met at John Deere’s BTME stand as they prepare for the experience of a lifetime. The seven-strong contingent was selected to be part of the programme organised annually by John Deere in partnership […]

John Deere’s Worldwide Agriculture & Turf president

John Deere’s Worldwide Agriculture & Turf president: Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) announced today that it has named Deanna Kovar as its new President of Worldwide Agriculture and Turf, Small Ag and Turf, and Regions 1 and 2, which include the company’s presence in Asia, Africa, and Europe. She replaces Mark von Pentz who is retiring. In this […]

Ceremony marks next step for John Deere apprentices

Ceremony marks next step for John Deere apprentices: A 39-strong group of John Deere apprentices are starting the next stage of their careers having qualified as service and parts technicians working in dealerships across the UK. The talented cohort’s achievements were recognised at a graduation ceremony in Nottingham on Friday night (20 October) at a […]

Royal Norwich introduces turfcare academy

Royal Norwich introduces turfcare academy: Royal Norwich has introduced a new international sports turf qualification for students who want to specialise in golf. The golf and country club has launched the two-year full-time programme of study which will run in conjunction with the Performance Golf Programme. “We’re proud to announce the introduction of our Turfcare […]

LET and John Deere elevate partnership

LET and John Deere elevate partnership: John Deere and the Ladies European Tour (LET) have extended their longstanding relationship with an upgraded three-year partner agreement. The renewal will elevate the partnership with increased support services and additional investment into the Tour. John Deere will provide the LET with agronomy and consultation services, as well as […]

Ladies European Tour and John Deere partnership

Ladies European Tour and John Deere partnership: Dénia, Spain, July. 19, 2023 – John Deere and the Ladies European Tour (LET) have extended their longstanding relaDonship with an upgraded three-year partner agreement. The renewal will elevate the partnership with increased support services and addiDonal investment into the Tour. John Deere will provide the LET with […]

John Deere to hold careers event

John Deere to hold careers event: John Deere is holding a careers event in September to help resettling military personnel take the next step in their careers. The virtual event on 20 September at 7pm is the first major event to be held by the company where details of the landmark John Deere Military Hiring […]

Royal Norwich introduces turfcare academy

Royal Norwich introduces turfcare academy: Royal Norwich has introduced a new international sports turf qualification for students who want to specialise in golf. The golf and country club has launched the two-year full-time programme of study which will run in conjunction with the Performance Golf Programme. “We’re proud to announce the introduction of our Turfcare […]

John Deere employees complete 1,400 mile challenge

John Deere employees complete 1,400 mile challenge: A 41-strong team of John Deere employees has completed its 1,000-Mile Challenge in style, smashing through its distance and fundraising targets in the process. The group took on the Peak District Ultra Challenge on Saturday 8 July, choosing to navigate either 50km in 24 hours, or 100km in […]