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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.

EXCLUSIVE FEATURES

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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A soggy but successful Scots Turf Show

June 3, 2025
A soggy but successful Scots Turf Show: Susan Lindsay takes a tour around the third edition of the ever growing Scots Turf Show at Hamilton Racecourse. I…
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Stihl reveals impressive range

May 21, 2025
Stihl reveals impressive range: Stihl invited the industry press to their new Camberley-based headquarters to demonstrate some of their new battery powered…
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Where there’s a Will

May 19, 2025
Where there’s a Will: Think of Ilkley and the first thing that comes to mind is probably the famous old song ,“On Ilkley Moor Bah’t ’At” and…
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Dream becomes a fantastic reality

March 26, 2025
Dream becomes a fantastic reality: Scott MacCallum chats with Ross Ovens, who has seen Schloss Roxburghe, in the Scottish Borders, mature into one of the…
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The with man perfect pitch

February 12, 2025
The with man perfect pitch: Scott MacCallum met up with CEO of Labosport, Professor David James, the man at the forefront of sports pitch development. If…
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