Entries by Louise Parratt

Course chooses John Deere for fleet upgrade

Course chooses John Deere for fleet upgrade: One of the finest golf courses in the UK has made a significant investment in its future with the purchase of a fleet of machines to support the greenkeeping team. Trevose Golf and Country Club, near Padstow in Cornwall, is currently 66th in the coveted top 100 rankings […]

Deere keeps park in great shape

Deere keeps park in great shape: Multi award-winning Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) attracts half a million visitors annually to its 500-acre estate near Wakefield. Fashioned around 18th century Bretton Hall, the Grade II listed historic park and garden features 100 sculptures and installations scattered across the valley destination, with north and south sides sloping down […]

John Deere celebrates 30 years of training

John Deere celebrates 30 years of training: John Deere is marking the 30th anniversary of its renowned apprenticeship programme with an open day to recruit the next generation of technicians to work across its agriculture, turf and parts business. Well in excess of 1,000 apprentices have qualified since 1992, and the company is keen to […]

GPS sprayer leads step change in philosophy

GPS sprayer leads step change in philosophy: A major overhaul of equipment and the adoption of cutting-edge technology is driving a new, long-term strategy at The Leicestershire Golf Club (TLGC). Led by Course Manager, Steve Hardy, and backed up by the club’s management committee, the grounds team is now able to perform their roles to […]

Hartpury maximises efficiency

Hartpury maximises efficiency: Embracing electric and improving efficiency were two of the standout reasons why Hartpury College and University turned to John Deere when it needed a new fleet of machines to help maintain a varied and challenging site. Located in Gloucestershire, the 360-hectare campus is home to both Hartpury College and Hartpury University. Traditionally, […]