Laurence Gale MSC, MBPR
GREEN NOSE DAY
Highlighting the work of turf professionals
by TurfPro Editor, Laurence Gale MSC, MBPR

With dramatic austerity cuts affecting our parks and green spaces, something needs to be done to highlight the vital work being carried out by our skilled industry practitioners.

 

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NEWS
SALTEX TO FEATURE INNOVATION HUB
New concept for 2018

'Groundscare ingenuity' will be on display in a new area on the show floor this year which is purely dedicated to innovation and new concepts in grounds management.

 

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The new Innovation Hub will play host to the second ever Innovation Awards - which last year was jointly won by Rigby Taylor's Intelligent One autonomous robotic line marker
STUDENT GREENKEEPING FINALISTS REVEALED
By BIGGA, Toro & Reesink Turfcare

The 12 finalists will contest the prestigious awards, which will once again take place at BIGGA House, following a nationwide search for the country’s leading student greenkeepers.

 

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2017 awards winners Angus Roberts and Nick Machin
IOG TEAMS UP WITH LANTRA
For apprenticeship assessment

Lantra has become the End Point Assessment Organisation for the new Level 2 Sports Turf Operative Apprenticeship Standard developed by the IOG.

 

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Lantra has become the End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) for the new Level 2 Sports Turf Operative Apprenticeship Standard developed by the Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) and a large employer group.
SOLUTION FOR WICKETS & OUTFIELDS
Found at Kings School, Gloucester

Head groundsman, Richard Bowman says he's found success with the switch to seed from DLFs’ Johnsons Sports Seed and Masterline ranges.

 

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Richard Bowman
INCREASED PARTICIPATION IN JOHN DEERE'S APPRENTICE PROGRAMMES
54 young service technicians are being trained

John Deere's Ag Tech, Parts Tech and Turf Tech advanced apprenticeship programmes see just over 60% intake increase on the previous year.

 

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John Deere apprentice training group
GLASGOW ACADEMY MEETS TIGHT RENOVATION DEADLINES
With new Koro FIELDTOPMAKER

The Glasgow Academy has become the first independent school in Scotland to purchase their own 2018 model Koro FTM from Campey Turf Care Systems.

 

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The Koro FTM at Glasgow Academy
WROTHAM HEATH GC INVEST IN VENTRAC
Delivered by local dealer MAB Groundcare.

Head Greenkeeper at club situated near Sevenoaks, Kent, praises new Ventrac 4500 compact tractor supplied with two alternative mowing decks and a stump grinder attachment.

 

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Head greenkeeper Bryn Preece using the ToughCut deck
KUBOTA PARTNER PACCAR SCOUT CAMP
Helping young people fulfil their potential

Kubota UK has joined forces with PACCAR Scout Camp, a charity funded organisation dedicated to helping young people achieve their physical, intellectual and social potential.

 

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Kubota's RTV-X900 utility vehicle in use at the PACCAR Scout Camp
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