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Turf Spotlight

Turf Spotlight brings you in-depth features exclusive to Turf Matters, which focus on various aspects of this great industry. Published both online and offline, Turf Spotlight features are a must read for anyone whose passion is turf.

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Honda’s new Miimo robot mowers about to hit the market

March 13, 2026
Honda’s new Miimo robot mowers about to hit the market: Susan Lindsay reports on Honda’s latest robot mower launch from its facility in Germany. I’m…
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The Picasso of St Paul’s

March 6, 2026
The Picasso of St Paul’s: Scott MacCallum meets Dene Hey, who has made his mark since arriving in the UK from South Africa. When it comes to rugby union…
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A show for Scotland

January 12, 2026
A show for Scotland: Scott MacCallum applauds the vision which has introduced a trade show for Scotland, by Scotland, to replace a lamented event which…
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Sunshine on Leith

January 12, 2026
Sunshine on Leith: Scott MacCallum pays a visit to Easter Road and Hibernian Football Club to meet Head Groundsman Steven Thomas who has made the job his…
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It’s time for Harrogate – BTME 2026 Preview

January 9, 2026
It's time for Harrogate - BTME 2026 Preview: From 20-22 January, BIGGA hosts Europe's largest and most influential indoor turf management exhibition -…
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This year’s show? The best yet

December 22, 2025
This year’s show? The best yet: The third edition of GroundsFest had a lot to live up to, given that the first two exhibitions had established it as…
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The day I sampled a commitment to quality forged in STIHL

December 22, 2025
The day I sampled a commitment to quality forged in STIHL: It’s 22 May and Scott MacCallum has left me a voice mail asking me to give him a ring… I’m…
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A career built on turf, data and discovery

November 7, 2025
A career built on turf, data and discovery: When the new Research Director for STRI Group turned up for his first day at work, there was no need for a…
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Hockey: A game reborn

November 7, 2025
Hockey: A game reborn: Scott MacCallum looks at the quantum leap taken by hockey and discusses the game’s development and future with Professor Alastair…
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Do soil analysis results determine your fertiliser plan?

July 21, 2025
Do soil analysis results determine your fertiliser plan?: Dr Andy Owen, ICL International Technical Manager, on the science of soil testing versus the…
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Top man for a top job

July 11, 2025
Top man for a top job: Scott MacCallum heads to the Scottish Trossachs to catch up with an old friend in a new job. When a top job becomes available you…
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Unlocking the power of seaweed: SMX difference for turf health

June 17, 2025
Unlocking the power of seaweed: SMX difference for turf health: By ICL’s Henry Bechelet. A Greenkeeper’s Reality: The Battle Against Stress You’ve…
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