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Bernhard become signatories of The R&A Women in Golf Charter

March 20, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Bernhard become signatories of The R&A Women in Golf Charter: Bernhard and Company and the Bernhard Academy have become signatories of The R&A’s Women in Golf Charter, underlining their commitment to supporting greater diversity and creating more opportunities for women within the golf and turf management industries. The Women in Golf Charter, launched by The […]

ICL and Syngenta Extend Partnership

March 19, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

ICL and Syngenta Extend Partnership: ICL and Syngenta have renewed their strategic partnership supporting turf professionals in the UK and Ireland and other European turf markets, extending a long-standing collaboration focused on research, product innovation and practical support for the industry. The renewed agreement covers turf and landscape markets including the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany, […]

Bernhard become signatories of The R&A Women in Golf Charter

March 20, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

ICL and Syngenta Extend Partnership

March 19, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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Bernhard become signatories of The R&A Women in Golf Charter

March 20, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Bernhard become signatories of The R&A Women in Golf Charter: Bernhard and Company and the Bernhard Academy have become signatories of The R&A’s Women in Golf Charter, underlining their commitment to supporting greater diversity and creating more opportunities for women within the golf and turf management industries.

The Women in Golf Charter, launched by The R&A, encourages organisations across the sport to take positive action to increase the number of women and girls playing golf and working within the industry.

Bernhard become signatories of The R&A Women in Golf Charter

The move is particularly significant within the turf maintenance profession, which has historically been a male-dominated sector. By signing the Charter, Bernhard and Company and the Bernhard Academy are sending a clear signal of their commitment to encouraging greater female participation and progression within the profession.

As part of their pledge, the organisations will advocate for the Charter across the professional turf industry globally, including promoting women in the profession through all available channels, while supporting initiatives designed to encourage more women and girls to consider careers in golf course and equipment management.

Their commitments include promoting the profile of female turf professionals, supporting the recruitment and development of women within the business, providing education and training opportunities through the Bernhard Academy, and helping golf facilities around the world create more welcoming and inclusive environments. Additional initiatives include providing opportunities to attend key industry events and exhibitions to build professional networks and advocating for greater opportunities for women in governance at all levels of golf.

Steven Nixon, Managing Director of Bernhard and Company, said: “Turf management has traditionally been a male-dominated profession, but that is changing and it’s important that our industry continues to evolve. By becoming signatories of The R&A’s Women in Golf Charter, we want to demonstrate our commitment to supporting greater diversity and encouraging more women to see turf management as an exciting and rewarding career. Through the Bernhard Academy and our global network, we are proud to support initiatives that help open the doors for the next generation of professionals.”

Jackie Davidson, Director – Golf Education, The R&A, added: “We are delighted to welcome Bernhard and Company and the Bernhard Academy as signatories of the Women in Golf Charter. Their commitment to encouraging more women to pursue careers within turf management and supporting professional development across the sector is an important step in helping the golf industry become more inclusive and representative.”

Through their pledge, Bernhard and Company and the Bernhard Academy will also continue supporting initiatives that strengthen professional networks, raise awareness of turf management careers among women and girls, and encourage greater female representation across the sport.

To find out more about Bernhard and Company, visit: www.bernhard.co.uk

To learn more about the Bernhard Academy and its educational offering, visit: www.bernhardacademy.co.uk

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ICL and Syngenta Extend Partnership

March 19, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

ICL and Syngenta Extend Partnership: ICL and Syngenta have renewed their strategic partnership supporting turf professionals in the UK and Ireland and other European turf markets, extending a long-standing collaboration focused on research, product innovation and practical support for the industry.

The renewed agreement covers turf and landscape markets including the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Austria and Spain. The agreement brings together Syngenta’s research pipeline with ICL’s established technical and distribution networks across these markets, supported by local expertise in each country.

ICL and Syngenta Extend Partnership

The partnership builds on the complementary strengths of both organisations, with a shared focus on turf science, integrated turf management and practical innovation. It reflects a continued commitment to collaboration, clarity and aligned solutions that support the evolving needs of turf professionals across the UK and Ireland.

“We’re looking forward to building on the success of this partnership as we prepare to introduce a new generation of Syngenta products in 2026 and beyond,” said Mehdi Ibenbrahim, Syngenta Professional Solutions Commercial Head for Europe. “These launches will bring fresh solutions to turf professionals across Europe, with a strong focus on performance, sustainability and science-led innovation.”

The collaboration has consistently supported the industry through initiatives such as the Turf Rewards programme and Turf Science Live, an event series that brings practical research, product insight and technical knowledge directly to turf professionals.

Stephen Squires, VP, ICL Regional Business Lead, Turf & Ornamental, said:

“Our partnership with Syngenta has long supported turf managers in the UK and Ireland by combining strong research with practical technical support. Renewing this agreement allows us to continue bringing new innovations to the market while supporting customers with the local expertise and advice they rely on.”

Looking ahead, the agreement will support the introduction of new Syngenta products in 2026 and beyond. These innovations will focus on advancing turf health, improving resource efficiency and helping turf managers address emerging agronomic challenges across a wide range of conditions. Continued investment in research, technical training and industry support will remain central to the partnership.

Please contact ICL on 01473 237100 or visit www.icl-growingsolutions.com

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ICL and Syngenta Extend Partnership

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ICL and Syngenta Extend Partnership: ICL and Syngenta have renewed their strategic partnership supporting turf professionals in the UK and Ireland and other European turf markets, extending a long-standing collaboration focused on research, product innovation and practical support for the industry.

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