For me it is one of the worst traits of our industry that we are one of the lowest paid professions.

Next in our regular series of the TurfPro Files, we hear from Andrew Turnbull, Turf Agronomist.

Our first WEB ONLY story this week is following growing concern in the industry around mental health in the turf and amenity sectors, Bayer has teamed up with suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) to raise awareness of the support they can offer to anyone struggling.

Our next WEB ONLY story is following research commissioned by the Grounds Management Association, conducted by Myriad Research, a recommendation of a 1.2% increase in pay for all grounds people is being made.

A round up of the guidance offered by the various governing bodies in light of recent developments.

An important survey is being undertaken by government to gain information on the use of pesticides, in which the Amenity Forum is encouraging turf professionals to participate.

T H White’s Groundcare Division is changing the way it serves its customers in the Reading and Berkshire area.

It is with deepest regret that Campey Turf Care Systems have announced the passing, just before Christmas, of David Briggs, who had been suffering with Parkinson’s’ disease. 

The Doe Show will take place online this year between 25th January and 4th February.

Hayter have donated a brand new Harrier 56 Pro to the team of volunteers managing the grounds at Epping-based charity, Copped Hall Estate.