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MM Seed at the DLF Stand at GroundsFest

August 7, 2026/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

MM Seed at the DLF Stand at GroundsFest The DLF stand at GroundsFest will highlight a wide range of sustainable solutions from the world’s largest grass seed breeder, featuring products from the MM, Designer Seed brands. Alongside leading cultivars for sports and amenity turf, stand thirty will also display an array of colour with demonstration […]

GroundsFest Academy Delivers Another Successful Integrated Weed Event

August 6, 2026/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

GroundsFest Academy Delivers Another Successful Integrated Weed Event GroundsFest Academy recently welcomed a large number of grounds professionals, students and volunteers to Loughborough Grammar School’s Quorn Playing Fields for a highly successful CPD-accredited Integrated Weed Management event. The free one-day event brought together industry experts, manufacturers and training providers to explore the latest developments in […]

MM Seed at the DLF Stand at GroundsFest

August 7, 2026/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

GroundsFest Academy Delivers Another Successful Integrated Weed Event

August 6, 2026/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

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MM Seed at the DLF Stand at GroundsFest

August 7, 2026/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

MM Seed at the DLF Stand at GroundsFest

The DLF stand at GroundsFest will highlight a wide range of sustainable solutions from the world’s largest grass seed breeder, featuring products from the MM, Designer Seed brands.

MM Seed at the DLF Stand at GroundsFest

Alongside leading cultivars for sports and amenity turf, stand thirty will also display an array of colour with demonstration planters from the popular Pro Flora and Colour Boost wildflower ranges.

As autumn renovation programmes begin, DLF’s 4turf® tetraploid technology will be a key focus on the stand.

Key benefits of 4turf®:

Larger, more vigorous seeds support rapid germination and establishment, even in cooler conditions.
Improved resilience helps turf withstand cold, drought and salt stress.
Strong disease resistance, backed by excellent European trial results against red thread, brown patch, fusarium and grey leaf spot.
Enhanced sward quality makes it particularly effective for cooler-season overseeding.

Together, these benefits help deliver high-quality playing surfaces while reducing input and labour costs.

4turf® is included in several popular autumn mixtures for sports turf, such as MM Tetrasport.

Another key focus will be wildflowers and their growing importance in land and amenity turf management. They provide essential food and habitat for pollinators and wildlife. DLF’s Pro Flora native-origin wildflower range includes 17 formulations, each designed to enhance colour, biodiversity and interest across a wide variety of environments.

For a striking display, visitors may consider mixtures from the Colour Boost collection, which combines both wildflower and garden flowering species that provide a bright display of colour that will also attract pollinators and insects.

The DLF technical team will be available throughout the two-day event on Stand 30 in Hall1 to offer technical advice and answer questions.

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GroundsFest Academy Delivers Another Successful Integrated Weed Event

August 6, 2026/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

GroundsFest Academy Delivers Another Successful Integrated Weed Event

GroundsFest Academy recently welcomed a large number of grounds professionals, students and volunteers to Loughborough Grammar School’s Quorn Playing Fields for a highly successful CPD-accredited Integrated Weed Management event.

GroundsFest Academy Delivers Another Successful Integrated Weed Event

The free one-day event brought together industry experts, manufacturers and training providers to explore the latest developments in integrated weed management, focusing on best practice, funding opportunities, practical solutions and alternatives to traditional chemical control.

The day opened with an introduction to integrated weed management from Sean Faulkner of Kersten UK, before delegates heard about funding opportunities available to organisations looking to adopt more sustainable weed management practices.

Dave Moore from Block Blitz then delivered an insightful session on hard surface cleaning and protection, highlighting the important role preventative maintenance plays in reducing weed growth and improving surface longevity.

Following a networking break, attendees headed outdoors for a series of live demonstrations, where they saw the latest equipment and techniques in action. The practical sessions gave delegates the opportunity to ask questions, compare approaches and gain first-hand experience of equipment designed to support integrated weed management strategies.

The afternoon programme continued with Ed Stannard from Parks for London, who introduced delegates to the Good Parks Report and the organisation’s Integrated Weed Management Guide, before Dave Sayers and Laura Evans from Lantra outlined the training opportunities available through Lantra’s dedicated Integrated Weed Management course.

Delegates also enjoyed a facilities tour before the day concluded with a recap of the key learning points and the presentation of CPD certificates.

The event received excellent feedback from attendees, with many praising the balance of expert presentations, practical demonstrations and networking opportunities.

Reflecting on the day, GroundsFest Academy Director Bradley Tennant said: “Integrated weed management is evolving rapidly, and events like this give attendees the opportunity to learn from experts, see practical solutions in action and take away knowledge they can implement straight away.

“I’d like to thank all of our partners for sharing their expertise and helping to make the day such a success. I’d also like to extend our sincere thanks to Loughborough Grammar School for hosting us and providing excellent facilities for both the presentations and practical demonstrations. Their support played a key role in delivering another successful GroundsFest Academy event.”

With demand continuing to grow for practical, hands-on learning opportunities, the success of the Integrated Weed Management event further demonstrates GroundsFest Academy’s role in delivering education that addresses the real challenges facing today’s issues.

The free sustainability assessment tool is now available at www.groundsfestacademy.com

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