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Cranfield study results

November 9, 2022/in News, Press Release/by Denise Ewbank

Cranfield study results: A year-long scientific study into the amount of soil microbiology in TOPSOIL products has resulted in data that will assist product development and help customers to understand more about the health of the soils they specify or use. The study, which was overseen by Senior Research Fellow of Soil Biology at Cranfield […]

Happy 80th Poggy

November 9, 2022/in News, Press Release/by CharmianRobson

Happy 80th Poggy: Not only did Campey Turf Care Systems enjoy a successful Saltex show at the NEC last week, but it also provided the opportunity to celebrate Ian Pogson’ (affectionately known within the industry as Poggy), 80th birthday! Ian has been a valued member of the Campey team for over 15 years, first as […]

Cranfield study results

November 9, 2022/in News, Press Release/by Denise Ewbank

Happy 80th Poggy

November 9, 2022/in News, Press Release/by CharmianRobson

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Cranfield study results

November 9, 2022/in News, Press Release/by Denise Ewbank

Cranfield study results: A year-long scientific study into the amount of soil microbiology in TOPSOIL products has resulted in data that will assist product development and help customers to understand more about the health of the soils they specify or use.

The study, which was overseen by Senior Research Fellow of Soil Biology at Cranfield University Dr Mark Pawlett, commenced in November 2021 and statistically analysed four samples each of TOPSOIL’s Sports&Turf topdressing, Landscape20 general purpose topsoil, and HortLoam planting soil, taken at three-monthly intervals.

Cranfield study results

At each sampling, the total microbial biomass of each product was measured to assess whether the processes critical for nutrient cycling and resilience are supported by active soil microorganisms. In other words, is the topsoil component in TOPSOIL products a healthy, living organism making an entirely positive contribution to plant and turf establishment and growth?

Commenting on the data and final report, National TOPSOIL Manager Andy Spetch said:

“This Cranfield study, together with our ongoing carbon monitoring work and trials with the Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI), helps us provide our customers with as full a picture of each of our products as possible. This, in turn, allows landscape, grounds management, and sports turf professionals to make informed buying decisions based on objective, independent, scientific data and analysis. This data will also help us to develop and refine our products.”

The Cranfield study concluded that HortLoam planting soil has the greatest microbial biomass overall, reflecting the PAS 100 greenwaste compost component of the product. The microbial biomass of Landscape20 general purpose topsoil is slightly reduced compared to Hortloam, and both have significantly higher microbial biomass than Sports&Turf, a sand-based topdressing with only 10 percent soil component.

The study data and report can be freely accessed on the TOPSOIL website. www.bstopsoil.co.uk

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Happy 80th Poggy

November 9, 2022/in News, Press Release/by CharmianRobson

Happy 80^th Poggy: Not only did Campey Turf Care Systems enjoy a successful Saltex show at the NEC last week, but it also provided the opportunity to celebrate Ian Pogson’ (affectionately known within the industry as Poggy), 80^th birthday!

Ian has been a valued member of the Campey team for over 15 years, first as product specialist for the Southern UK and Ireland regions, then taking on an ambassadorial role in 2017. He has proved an invaluable asset, attending seminars, open days, exhibitions, and training days, using his extensive knowledge of product and the sports turf industry to greatest effect.

Happy 80th Poggy

So, now Ian has reached 80, is he intending to hang up his tines, and reach for the gardening fork? Not a bit of it. “First I intend to travel with my wife Christine for a holiday and then I will continue to be available to Campeys as long as they see fit to require my services” declared Ian. “Any spare time I can find will be spent enjoying the great outdoors walking with my daughter’s beautiful golden Labrador, having fun with the grandchildren, although the eldest is already 19 and an apprentice PGA Professional golfer, and of- course gardening under instruction from Christine.”

Richard Campey, Chairman of Campey Turf Care was delighted to present Ian with a celebratory gift at Saltex. “Congratulations to Poggy on his 80^th birthday. We are pleased to mark this occasion at an industry event, which is completely appropriate as he is part of the fabric of our company. Long may it continue!”

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Cranfield study results

Happy 80th Poggy

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Cranfield study results

Cranfield study results: A year-long scientific study into the amount of soil microbiology in TOPSOIL products has resulted in data that will assist product development and help customers to understand more about the health of the soils they specify or use.

Happy 80th Poggy

Happy 80^th Poggy: Not only did Campey Turf Care Systems enjoy a successful Saltex show at the NEC last week, but it also provided the opportunity to celebrate Ian Pogson’ (affectionately known within the industry as Poggy), 80^th birthday!

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