Agrovista Amenity Welcomes New Amenity Specialist: Agrovista Amenity has strengthened its team with the appointment of Ben Simpson, who joins as Amenity Specialist supporting the Landscape and IVM division.
Ben brings a varied career background and a refreshed enthusiasm for the amenity sector.
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 range of volunteering opportunities.
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 Harrogate.
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 performance — firm fairways, smooth greens, fast surfaces. Yet the real expertise has always lived underground, in the decisions about oxygen, moisture and
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 the position. What would you do? A. Accept before the caller had finished telling you the good news or B. Ask for 10
