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More than 10,000 head to GroundsFest 2026 as showcase industry event continues to grow

GroundsFest 2026 has once again demonstrated why it has become the industry’s must-attend event, bringing together every corner of the groundscare, landscaping, amenities and outdoor industries for tw …

BIGGA Elevates launches new Women’s Network to support careers across golf and turf

The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) is launching a new women’s network to help women working across the golf and turf industries build confidence, develop profess …

STRI to deliver training on Surfaces and Performance: A Multidisciplinary Approach

The surface a horse trains on can have a significant influence on performance, safety and welfare. Understanding how that surface is designed, constructed, maintained and prepared is therefore an impo …

IPM Showcase gets people talking at GroundsFest 2026

The breadth of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) across professional amenity was on display at GroundsFest, where the Amenity Forum brought together organisations, technologies and expertise from acros …

Golf clubs urged to take part in national water census

England Golf, the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) and the Golf Club Management Association are urging every golf club to contribute to a major national study that will …

Winners announced for the Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Awards 2026

The winners of the Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Awards 2026 have been crowned following two days of competition at Rockliffe in County Durham. Organised by the British and International Golf G …

Policy, practice and resilience take centre stage at Amenity Forum conference

Government, regulators, industry and practitioners will come together at the Amenity Forum Annual Conference this October to explore the changes shaping professional amenity management – from evolving …

BIGGA Awards refreshed for 2027 as entries open for new category

The BIGGA Celebration, sponsored by The R&A, will return with a refreshed format for 2027 as two new categories are added to The BIGGA Awards. Greenkeeping Team of the Year and Volunteer of the Ye …

GroundsFest Academy continues to deliver as DLF wildflower event inspires

The GroundsFest Academy has continued to build momentum following the success of its latest educational event, held in partnership with DLF Seeds and dedicated to the planning, establishment and maint …

BAGMA hails success of first Health & Safety Working Group

The first meeting of a brand-new industry Health & Safety Working Group has been hailed a major success by hosts, The British Agricultural and Garden Machinery Association (BAGMA). The initiative, …

Industry leaders and innovators headline SALTEX 2026

SALTEX has unveiled an exceptional line-up of headline speakers for its prestigious Learning LIVE education programme, including experts from UEFA, STRI, Agrii (Envirofield), SAPCA, LaboSport and the …

Earn CPD points as you explore GroundsFest 2026 with the BASIS Knowledge Trail

GroundsFest visitors looking to make the most of their time at the show can take part in the BASIS Knowledge Trail (KT), an industry initiative designed to support continued professional development t …