Laurence Gale MSC, MBPR
LOW PAY CRISIS
Few turf professionals receive their recommended scales of pay
by TurfPro Editor, Laurence Gale MSC, MBPR

Low pay is one of the principal reasons why we cannot attract new blood into our industry - and it needs to be addressed with some urgency.

 

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A LIFETIME OF LEARNING
Vital for turf professionals
by Laurence Gale, TurfPro editor

Continued training, education and upskilling are essential parts of our ongoing career paths - and throughout the pandemic our sector has been lucky to have providers who have continued this work.

 

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There are an increasing diverse range of courses available for turf professionals
NEWS
 
The EFL have announced this season's winning grounds teams
EFL ANNOUNCE WINNING GROUNDS TEAMS
Following a challenging season

In our first WEB ONLY story this week, the winners have been announced for the best pitches across The Championship, League One and League Two.

 

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Past GMA Awards winners
GMA POSTPONE 2021 AWARDS
Say it would be unfair to judge teams in challenging times

In our next WEB ONLY story the GMA has announced their decision to not hold the GMA Awards again this year as everyone recovers from the grip of the pandemic.

 

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NEWS
REESINK UK LAUNCH ELECTRIC VEHICLE DIVISION
For professional turf applications

Named Reesink e-Vehicles, it introduces to the UK the Star EV brand and its range of lithium and sealed battery-powered utility vehicles.

 

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The Star EV range offers 28 vehicles
JOHN DEERE TO OPEN NEW APPRENTICE TRAINING CENTRE
This autumn in Nottinghamshire

John Deere and training provider ProVQ have announced plans to open a brand new Apprentice Training Centre, marking the 30th anniversary of the first Ag Tech apprentice intake.

 

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Pictured at the site of the new Apprentice Training Centre are (rear, left to right) Stuart Jones and James Haslam of ProVQ, Allan Cochran of John Deere and (front left & right) third year Turf Tech apprentice Sean Richardson of dealer Tuckwells at Ardleigh with John Deere work experience placement student Harriet Stephenson.
FGR ADD TO 'GREENEST CLUB' CREDENTIALS
Battery powered mowing at stadium

Forest Green Rovers grounds manager, Nigel Harvey, has praised the improvements seen with thee club’s duo of Infinicut mowers compared to their previous petrol-driven units.

   

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Forest Green Rovers' grounds manager, Nigel Harvey with club apprentice Matt Berry
HUSQVARNA PICKS UP SEVEN AWARDS
From PriceRunner

Husqvarna has gained seven awards in this year’s expert reviews by PriceRunner, including Best Choice for four of its products.

 

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Best Choice Robotic Lawn Mower 2021 - Automower® 310
BLOUNT INC REBRANDS
As Oregon Tool

The global manufacturer of professional cutting tools and equipment say they selected Oregon Tool as their new name to "harness the power of its pioneering origin story".

 

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Oregon Tool
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