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Toro expands autonomous mowing range

Toro expands autonomous mowing range Toro has expanded its autonomous mowing range with the introduction of the Turf Pro 200. Designed for smaller, more confined areas of the course, including areas around the clubhouse, tighter landscaped spaces and other sections of turf that require regular maintenance, the Turf Pro 200 provides an autonomous mowing option […]

Amenity Forum Appoints Ian Barnett to Board

Amenity Forum Appoints Ian Barnett to Board The Amenity Forum has appointed Ian Barnett, Regional Technical Manager (South West UK) at DLF Seeds, to its Board of Directors. Ian brings more than 30 years’ experience in the amenity and turf sector, working with local authorities, contractors, sports facilities, turf growers and land managers across the […]

Sports Pitches Used to Capture Heat in Landmark Initiative

Sports Pitches Used to Capture Heat in Landmark Initiative A technology used in the Netherlands is seeing heat captured by synthetic turf sports pitches for the first time, with a single field able to heat up to 300 homes for a year with green energy. The development contributes to a wider sustainability commitment from the […]

GroundsFest Academy showcases sports surface expertise

GroundsFest Academy showcases sports surface expertise GroundsFest Academy welcomed grounds professionals from across the industry for its latest CPD-accredited event, Preparing Surfaces for Sports, held at Plymouth Football Club’s Home Park Stadium. Delivered in partnership with leading industry specialists Fleet Line Markers, Net World Sports, and Husqvarna, the event provided attendees with practical knowledge, expert […]

Husqvarna becomes Friend of First Green initiative

Husqvarna becomes Friend of First Green initiative Husqvarna has become the first major industry body in the UK to sign up as a Friend of First Green, reinforcing the robotic mowing manufacturer’s commitment to supporting the future of the golf industry through education and innovation. Delivered by BIGGA, First Green is an outreach initiative designed […]