Turf professionals will be busy this summer with the very welcome return of some of our highest profile sporting competitions - as well as the grassroots coming back on stream.
This 28,000 capacity stadium is the county grounds and home to the Kilkenny senior hurling team - and TurfPro went behind the scenes to find out what it's like to maintain the pitch at this iconic facility.
Our first WEB ONLY story this week is the manufacturer known for cleaning products is for the first time, launching a range of cordless professional landscaping equipment.
Local authorities across the UK could be facing a collective bill of billions of pounds over the next 15 years due to the ravaging effect of Ash Dieback disease.
Last week the U.S company acquired the German manufacturer of turf care machinery - with UK distributor PSD Groundscare telling TurfPro day to day business will continue as normal.
Manufacturer now stands at over a million lawn tractors off the US production line and more than 10 million Cub Cadet engines in use worldwide - and are celebrating with special offers.
The new robust and powerful brushcutters build on the popularity of the FSA 130 with new compatibility with STIHL’s AP battery system, making it ideal for contractors and grounds management tackling large areas of grass and brush with a variety of cutting attachments.