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Kubota to showcase machines for all maintenance tasks at GroundsFest 2026

A stop by stand OSA810 will be a must for visitors to this year’s GroundsFest, with Kubota and Baroness joining forces to showcase one of the industry’s most comprehensive equipment line-ups. While ma…

Future grounds managers take centre stage at SALTEX 2026

From apprenticeships to leadership development, GMA NextGen will be showcasing the exciting opportunities available to the next generation of grounds professionals at SALTEX 2026 through expert-led se…

Wildflowers from DLF help wildlife to flourish at Alnmouth Golf Club

Perched on the Northumberland coastline, Alnmouth Golf Club offers members a challenging mix of seaside and parkland play in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty. Head Greenkeeper Jim Store…

Jim Croxton from BIGGA joins the board of the Amenity Forum

As part of the ongoing Meet the Board series, Jim Croxton, Director of the Amenity Forum and Chief Executive Officer of the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA), shares hi…

Redexim Overseeder helps Pollok golf course tackle high wear areas

When Chris McGhee took over as Course Manager at Pollok Golf Club in January, one of the first things he identified was the need to improve the heavily worn areas around the course. Founded in 1892 an…

Protection of playing fields remains priority as Sport England retains statutory role

Sport England will retain its statutory consultee role for planning following a Government review. The consultation began in November last year, following the publication of the Government’s Planning …

GKB Machines to make GroundsFest debut in 2026

GKB Machines are set to make their GroundsFest debut this September, promising a showcase of robust maintenance solutions for natural and artificial surfaces on stand OSA80. Visitors can expect to see…

GroundTech automation delivers new levels of efficiency at Whalebone Golf Club

Romford’s Whalebone Golf Club is discovering the many benefits of autonomous maintenance following the installation of a completely automated driving range system from GroundTech. Director Ed Blacker …

Forest Green Rovers turns to Kress for efficient electric grounds care

Forest Green Rovers’ reputation the most environmentally conscious football club in the world is reflected in every area of its operation, including the way its pitches and surrounding landscapes are …

The Turfgrass Growers Association warns the UK turf industry is at a defining moment

The combination of increasingly frequent extreme weather, rising production costs and growing pressure on water resources is fundamentally changing the economics of turf production, the Turfgrass Grow…

Major heading to GroundsFest 2026

Major Equipment will be exhibiting at GroundsFest, taking place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire from 16-17th September 2026. Visit Major at outdoor stand A460, where they will be showcasing their pro…

Amenity Forum brings Integrated Pest Management to life at GroundsFest 2026

The Amenity Forum will feature a new Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Practice Showcase at GroundsFest 2026, bringing together member organisations to demonstrate how different technologies, produc…