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TGA Warns of Further Turf Price Increases in 2025

February 28, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

TGA Warns of Further Turf Price Increases in 2025: The Turfgrass Growers Association (TGA) has issued a warning about anticipated price increases for turf products in 2025. Following another year of challenging weather conditions and ever increasing operational costs, TGA members have reported mounting pressures that will inevitably drive up the overall cost of production, […]

Adapted vehicle restores Cornishman’s independence

February 28, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Adapted vehicle restores Cornishman’s independence: An adapted John Deere Gator has enhanced the mobility and independence of a St Austell resident with an enthusiasm for outdoor life. Regional agricultural and turf machinery dealer, Masons Kings, worked in collaboration with Adaptacar to restore Paul Clemes’ ability to doing what he loves best. Mobility challenges have made […]

TGA Warns of Further Turf Price Increases in 2025

February 28, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Adapted vehicle restores Cornishman’s independence

February 28, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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TGA Warns of Further Turf Price Increases in 2025

February 28, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

TGA Warns of Further Turf Price Increases in 2025: The Turfgrass Growers Association (TGA) has issued a warning about anticipated price increases for turf products in 2025.

Following another year of challenging weather conditions and ever increasing operational costs, TGA members have reported mounting pressures that will inevitably drive up the overall cost of production, and therefore the sale price of turf.

TGA Warns of Further Turf Price Increases in 2025

This continues a trend in recent years, as the industry grapples with the ongoing effects of extreme and variable weather patterns. In 2024, further widespread wet weather, increased disease management programmes, and in many cases the legacy of the previous winter’s adverse weather have once again driven up production costs across the whole supply chain.

Impact of National Insurance Contribution Changes

Adding to these challenges, the government’s increase in employers’ National Insurance contributions, effective from April 2025, will significantly affect turfgrass producers. Contributions are set to rise from 13.8% to 15%, while the threshold at which employers begin paying contributions will drop from £9,100 to £5,000. These changes will substantially increase payroll costs for labour-intensive industries including turfgrass production.

Richard Owens, Chair of the TGA, commented: “2024 was another particularly challenging year for the turfgrass industry. Alongside continued weather-related disruptions and increasing operational costs, government-mandated fiscal changes are adding further pressures. Price adjustments are essential to ensure the industry’s viability and ability to meet future demand.”

Building on Previous Challenges

The anticipated price rises for 2025 build on the challenges highlighted at the start of 2024, when the TGA warned of price increases driven by extreme weather, rising fertiliser and fuel costs, and supply chain issues.

Looking Ahead

The TGA remains committed to supporting its members by promoting best practices, advocating for industry needs, and exploring innovative solutions to mitigate future challenges. However, with the effects of climate change continuing to impact growing conditions and economic pressures mounting, the association urges stakeholders to anticipate price volatility and plan accordingly for upcoming projects.

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Adapted vehicle restores Cornishman’s independence

February 28, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Adapted vehicle restores Cornishman’s independence: An adapted John Deere Gator has enhanced the mobility and independence of a St Austell resident with an enthusiasm for outdoor life.

Regional agricultural and turf machinery dealer, Masons Kings, worked in collaboration with Adaptacar to restore Paul Clemes’ ability to doing what he loves best.

Adapted all-terrain vehicle restores Cornishman’s independence

Mobility challenges have made it difficult for Paul, who is paralysed from the chest down, to access certain areas, so he approached Masons Kings for help.

A John Deere XUV865M Gator was adapted to meet Paul’s specific needs with modifications providing increased accessibility and usability, enabling him to operate the vehicle safely and navigate varied terrain.

The modifications that were made include Adaptacar’s left hand push/pull driving controls and quick release steering wheel aid, a winch to lift Paul’s powerchair into the vehicle, a Perspex screen on the front and rear cage, a person lift, a four-point harness and single folding ramps for the powerchair when using the winch.

“This adapted John Deere machine will change parts of my life,” said Paul. “I now have the freedom to go where I want, and it shows that there are solutions for people with disabilities. Just because you’re disabled, you’re not isolated.

“We were committed to delivering a solution that would make a real difference for Paul,” said David Barnes, Commercial Sales Consultant at Masons King. “It has been a privilege to provide Paul with a vehicle that regains independency.”

Masons Kings is a leading agricultural and turf dealership operating across Devon and Cornwall, providing specialist service and support for 40 years.

A video interview with Paul and David can be watched online.

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TGA Warns of Further Turf Price Increases in 2025

Adapted vehicle restores Cornishman’s independence

TGA Warns of Further Turf Price Increases in 2025

Adapted vehicle restores Cornishman’s independence

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TGA Warns of Further Turf Price Increases in 2025

TGA Warns of Further Turf Price Increases in 2025: The Turfgrass Growers Association (TGA) has issued a warning about anticipated price increases for turf products in 2025.

Impact of National Insurance Contribution Changes

Building on Previous Challenges

Looking Ahead

Adapted vehicle restores Cornishman’s independence

Adapted vehicle restores Cornishman’s independence: An adapted John Deere Gator has enhanced the mobility and independence of a St Austell resident with an enthusiasm for outdoor life.

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