Many of our colleagues will be preparing sports pitches for the Christmas season sports calendar and this time of the year brings with it many challenges, especially coping with the weather.
In this week's WEB ONLY story, the IOG also says the amount paid in recognition of IOG qualifications should increase to £600 per band to ensure an ongoing focus on training and professional development.
Catch up with TurfPro editor, Laurence Gale's interviews with key industry figures and manufacturer representatives, conducted at SALTEX 2019, courtesy of our YouTube channel.
For the first time in over 30 years, Bernhard and Company will not display equipment at GIS in Orlando in 2020 - instead, it will work with the GCSAA on various initiatives.
John Deere agricultural and turf dealer Thomas Sherriff & Co Ltd, whose headquarters are based at Haddington in East Lothian, has bought the professional turf business of Greenlay Ltd in Cramlington, south Northumberland.
At the Federation's recent board meeting it was said that 2019 had been a good season for business, with many golfing facilities seeing growth in the numbers participating in various activities.
Adrian Langmead, business development manager and Tom Dunlop, dealer manager are retiring while Tim Yates, existing product and key account manager, is promoted to business development manager.