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Putting the New in Nutrition with VerdeLNX

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Putting the New in Nutrition with VerdeLNX: The Aquatrols Company is pleased to announce the launch of VerdeLNX, their groundbreaking nutrition line; designed to enhance plant health while minimising environmental impact, and at the same time honoring the legacy of their NPK range. These innovative products offer environmentally and economically smarter solutions for turf managers everywhere, through two proprietary technologies exclusive to the VerdeLNX range.

VerdeLNX is…

  • Designed to significantly enhance nutrient absorption, optimising both foliar and root uptake of macro and micronutrients.
  • Able to minimise nutrient losses by retaining nutrients higher in the soil profile for longer. This maximises nutrient uptake by grass plants and reduces the risk of environmental issues caused by leaching.
  • Highly eco-friendly, fully renewable, and completely biodegradable. These technologies leave no trace or residue in the soil or water.
Putting the New in Nutrition with VerdeLNX

Putting the New in Nutrition with VerdeLNX

The Aquatrols Company is dedicated to maximising water efficiency, improving turf surface performance, and optimising the effectiveness of other input applications. For the risk averse turf professional who deals with the shifting challenges of nature, budgets, expectations and regulations, The Aquatrols Company helps them manage their properties more successfully.

Learn more about VerdeLNX here > 

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A new era for Melbourne’s STRI Australia

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A new era for Melbourne’s STRI Australia: STRI Australia, a leader in sports surface design, research, and consultancy services in Melbourne is transforming its brand to align with its globally dominant parent Group.

Established in 2013, STRI Australia has been committed to helping clients to enhance sports surfaces for a range of sports from grassroots to elite level.

A new era for Melbourne’s STRI Australia

A new era for Melbourne’s STRI Australia

From golf to rugby, AFL, cricket and every sport in between, the services are underpinned by years of scientific research. As part of STRI Group, STRI Australia works on domestic and global projects and supports clients such as FIFA, UEFA, the R&A and the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia.

Sam Myott, General Manager said, “It’s an exciting time for STRI Australia as we continue to grow and the rebrand reflects the developments of the past 12 years. It’s important for us to be recognised as a core part of the Group which offers end-to-end services in sports and environmental engineering.”

So, what’s new?

  • A new logo has been created with a bespoke identity for STRI Australia, and a direct visual connection to the Group
  • An enhanced website with new content – take a look here: https://striaustralia.com.au/

Sam Myott continued, “Our new logo is a fresh, modern take on our brand and the new updated website is consistent with our reputation and credibility.”

STRI Australia will continue to enhance pitches, facilities, courses, tournaments and events, and to lead world class research in Australia and across the world.  For more information about the services and how they can help, reach out on: info@striaustralia.com.au

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Bernhard Academy to deliver new module for GCMA Programme

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Bernhard Academy to deliver new module for GCMA Programme: The Bernhard Academy has expanded its educational offering by becoming a training provider for the Golf Club Managers’ Association (GCMA) Advanced Management Programme.

As part of the Golf and Hospitality Operations section, the Academy will deliver the Golf Course Management for Golf Club Managers module, providing club managers with essential insights into the complexities of golf course maintenance.

Bernhard Academy to deliver new module for GCMA Programme

Bernhard Academy to deliver new module for GCMA Programme

Taking place from April 29 – May 1 at the Bernhard Academy venue at Moortown Golf Club, the first of these three-day courses is designed to equip club managers and senior leaders with a comprehensive understanding of the practices, people, and planning that underpin successful golf course maintenance.

Sami Strutt, Education Director at the Bernhard Academy, commented: “The Bernhard Academy team are experts in agronomy, technical, mechanical, and leadership development. This programme will help club managers better understand greenkeeping practices and the strategic importance of supporting their turf teams.

“A strong relationship between the club manager and the course manager is vital – not only for course conditions, but for aligning business goals with playing performance and understanding what makes the on-course side of the business tick,” she added.

The course will explore key themes including principles of turf management, environmental sustainability, golf course strategy and planning, stakeholder communications, capital planning, and budgeting. Aimed at decision-makers such as general managers, operations directors, and heads of golf, the programme provides essential insight into the operational demands and financial realities of managing a golf course – the main asset of any golf facility.

This marks a significant development in the Bernhard Academy’s mission to diversify its educational offering beyond greenkeepers and technicians, now supporting those in leadership roles who shape the strategic direction of golf clubs.

For more details on the GCMA Advanced Management Programme and to secure a spot, visit: www.gcma.org.uk/gcma-amp-certificates

To find out more about the wide range of agronomy, technical, mechanical, and leadership programmes on offer at the Bernhard Academy, visit: www.bernhardacademy.co.uk

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Manchester Rugby Club Welcomes New Signings

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Manchester Rugby Club Welcomes New Signings: The team at STIGA is discovering just how remarkable their robot mowers are when it comes to maintaining sports grounds — and rugby pitches are no exception. When the latest recruits, Mow Marler and Cutney Lawns, joined the ranks at Manchester Rugby Club, it was a clean-cut conversion straight between the posts.

Tim Holmes of Manchester Rugby Club shared:

“Mow Marler and Cutney Lawns joined the Manchester Rugby Club Grounds team back in October 2024, having signed from STIGA. As part of the partnership, STIGA provided full training on how to get the most from the mowers — and they made an immediate impact. Their work ethic has been incredible! They operate day and night, seven days a week, and we saw an instant improvement in the quality of the pitches.”

Manchester Rugby Club Welcomes New Signings

Manchester Rugby Club Welcomes New Signings

As a volunteer-run organisation, Manchester Rugby Club relies on a dedicated team of individuals who give their time freely. With four full-size rugby pitches and additional training areas to maintain — serving over 400 members every week — pitch upkeep is a huge task.

“The arrival of Mow Marler and Cutney Lawns has been a game-changer,” added Holmes. “They now manage two of our pitches, including the main stadium and a floodlit training pitch. This has significantly lightened the load on our volunteers while massively improving the quality of the turf. The grass never gets too long, there’s no unsightly clippings, and the lines they mow are incredibly sharp — the pitches look and play better than ever.”

The improvements haven’t gone unnoticed. A recent visit from the local Grounds Management Association advisor brought high praise:
“They told us our stadium pitch is one of the best in the North West — and the condition of the grass is excellent,” said Holmes.

The club couldn’t be happier with the STIGA partnership.
“We can’t thank STIGA enough. Their mowers are outstanding, and the STIGA app is so easy to use — we can always see what the boys are up to. Mow Marler and Cutney Lawns are now firmly part of the Manchester Rugby Club family — and long may that continue.”

In true rugby fashion, Mow Marler and Cutney Lawns even celebrated their arrival at the club with matching tattoos. The STIGA team was delighted — and agreed they’ve never looked more handsome.

You can read more about STIGA’s autonomous robot mowers and other STIGA products here: www.stiga.com/uk/

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BOSS ORV appoints new AODES dealer

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BOSS ORV appoints new AODES dealer: BOSS Off-Road-Vehicles has appointed Devon tractor and machinery dealer Blakewell Services as the latest AODES dealer. AODES is the multinational All-Terrain Vehicle and UTV brand of the Shandong ODES industry company, established over thirty years ago in Shandong, China.

Blakewell Services is a family-run business founded by Richard Tanton, who has been in the agricultural trade since 1971. He built the business from selling and servicing tractors at home, expanding to a workshop until he outgrew the premises, and moving to Mill Road Trading Estate in Barnstable, where he continues to grow the family business. Blakewell Services has diversified over the years into horticultural, groundscare and garden machinery through purchasing other businesses and consolidating the company’s sites.

BOSS ORV appoints new AODES dealer

BOSS ORV appoints new AODES dealer

BOSS ORV National Sales Manager, Neil Everett, says, “The AODES range of petrol ATVs has filled the gap between the diesel and electric ATVs and UTVs we distribute, and we’re very pleased to welcome Richard and his family as our AODES dealer for Devon. We know they run a great business with friendly faces and reliable service and machinery. AODES is a really high quality and price competitive product. Blakewell Services is perfectly placed to sell to prospective customers in the area.”

Blakewell has also opened a farm and country stores to supply the local community with their needs for rural living. They say the AODES ATVs make the ideal complement to their diverse range of machinery and services.

For more information about BOSS ORV distributed machinery, you can call 01785 561046

E-mail: sales@bossorv.co.uk Web: www.bossorv.co.uk

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