STIGA Robots Are Winning Hands Down: STIGA’s robot mowers are proving so talented that the team is beginning to wonder if there’s anything they can’t groom to perfection. Their newest prodigy has now joined Great Yarmouth Racecourse, where it received a name worthy of a champion.
Meet SHADOW OF LIGHT (Shadow), named after the star racehorse who first tasted victory here before galloping off to become Europe’s top two-year-old in 2024.
OAS showcases trusted solutions at BTME: Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS), the leading complete turf solutions provider, will be a key exhibitor at BTME 2026. Visitors to stands 230 and 200 can meet the team and explore the full range of turf management, irrigation, fertiliser, nutrition and digital solutions, designed to help greenkeepers deliver high-quality, playable surfaces efficiently and sustainably.
Comprehensive Solutions on Stand 230
OAS will feature the latest Top Green R Range grass seed, developed in partnership with
Makita launches new two piece LXT combo kit: Makita has launched the new DLX2537ST 18V LXT Brushless Combo Kit, which includes a DHP490 Combi Drill, a DTD153 Impact Driver, as well as two BL1850B 5.0Ah LXT Batteries and a DC18SD Battery Charger. All of this comes packed in the popular 821551-8 Makpac Type 3 Carry Case for easy transportation.
With an efficient motor and a lightweight design optimised for user comfort, the DHP490 Combi Drill Brushless LXT provides
Kerr’s Grounds Services Goes Robotic with the RM21: When it comes to managing multiple sites and tight schedules, efficiency is everything. For Charlie Kerr, owner of Kerrs Ground Services Ltd, investing in cutting-edge robotic technology has revolutionised the way he works – and the RM21 Combo Mower, distributed exclusively by Agrovista Amenity in partnership with XDC, has been at the heart of that transformation.
Charlie’s passion for turf management began over a decade ago.
New GMA Conference Set To Bring The Sector Together: The Grounds Management Association (GMA) is thrilled to announce a major new addition to the industry calendar: the GMA Conference 2026 – a full day of practical learning and big industry conversations.
Hosted at the iconic Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham on Thursday 12 March, the landmark event will bring together leading experts and experienced practitioners from across the UK and beyond for an immersive programme designed to inform, inspire,
