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A show for Scotland

A show for Scotland: Scott MacCallum applauds the vision which has introduced a trade show for Scotland, by Scotland, to replace a lamented event which closed over a decade ago. It takes foresight, imagination and determination to launch a trade show in our industry, but with The Scots Turf Show, which has quickly become a […]

Sunshine on Leith

Sunshine on Leith: Scott MacCallum pays a visit to Easter Road and Hibernian Football Club to meet Head Groundsman Steven Thomas who has made the job his own. Here’s the scenario. You attend an interview for the job of your dreams and, having waited all day for the phone to ring, are called and offered […]

Soil Scout’s New Grandmasters Program Honours Experts

Soil Scout’s New Grandmasters Program Honours Experts: Soil Scout, a global leader in underground soil data and turf intelligence, has launched the Grandmasters Program, the first international recognition dedicated to the professionals whose mastery of the rootzone has quietly shaped the modern game. For more than a century, the turf industry has focused on visible […]

BIGGA launches new ‘BIGGA Elevates’ initiative

BIGGA launches new ‘BIGGA Elevates’ initiative: The British and International Golf Greenkeepers’ Association (BIGGA) are proud to announce the launch of BIGGA Elevates – a new initiative that is designed to support, inspire and connect women working in golf and turf. The inaugural event will take place at the BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition (BTME) at […]

John Deere names FCN as charity partner for 2026

John Deere names FCN as charity partner for 2026: The UK and Ireland branch of John Deere has announced that The Farming Community Network (FCN) will be its official charity partner for 2026. The commitment will see John Deere staff receive specialist wellbeing support training from FCN, as well as opening the door to a […]