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The Open marked a decade of Greenlinks sustainability programme

The R&A celebrated ten years of Greenlinks at The 154th Open, marking a decade of continuous progress in making its championships more sustainable while protecting the future of golf and the iconi…

Weather whiplash continues as climate change brings volatile weather

The National Drought Group has heard that while water resources remain in a relatively healthy position following an exceptionally wet winter, some areas are already seeing the impacts of drier condit…

The Kubota approach to innovation is paying dividends for groundscare professionals

Adapting to shifting markets and developing new products while enhancing existing models is second nature to Kubota. Matt Wilson, the manufacturer’s Groundcare Product Manager, explains the need for c…

A new era for sports turf maintenance

The Kress Mega 600 KR238E represents a significant step forward in robotic mowing for professional sports surfaces. Developed specifically for large and demanding turf areas, this flagship model from …

Suståne to showcase solutions for more resilient surfaces at GroundsFest 2026

Visitors to GroundsFest 2026 looking for sustainable nutrition and plant health solutions will find all the answers with a stop by Suståne Natural Fertilisers on stand 44. This year, the focus will be…

Powering up for a professional solution

For professional users, choosing a battery system is an investment that spans many years. Local authorities, landscape gardeners and service providers are investing not only in machines, but also in b…

STIHL launches high-performance portable power supply for demanding remote work

STIHL has introduced the PS 2000, designed to deliver dependable power to professionals working remotely. Offering 2kW continuous output, and 4Kw peak output for short-term loads, the PS 2000 del…

Nominations and entries open for GMA Industry Awards 2027

The Grounds Management Association (GMA) has announced that nominations and entries are now open for the 2027 GMA Industry Awards, which will take place on Thursday 11 March 2027 at Emirates Old Traff…

Celebrate Thank A Greenkeeper Day on 8 September

The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) is inviting the golf industry to celebrate the sixth annual International Thank A Greenkeeper Day on Tuesday 8 September. The global…

More Action. More Machines. More Machinery Nation LIVE

One of the biggest crowd-pullers at GroundsFest is back for 2026, and it’s set to be louder, bigger and more action-packed than ever before. Machinery Nation LIVE is back on 16 and 17 September …

Amenity Sprayer Operator of the Year 2026 open for entries

The search is on to recognise the UK’s professional sprayer operators in the sports turf, amenity and landscape management industries. The Amenity Sprayer Operator of the Year (ASOOTY)…

BIGGA to lead next chapter of Golf Environment Awards

The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) is proud to announce the return of the Golf Environment Awards in 2027 following an agreement with STRI Group. Nominations are now o…