JK Irrigation and UK Flow Centre have announced a programme of practical training courses running through summer and autumn, covering golf and sports turf irrigation, pump and pipework systems, landscape irrigation and fusion welding.

Steve Sullivan has retired as the greenkeeper at Craigie Hill Golf Club after an astonishing 50 years working at the Perth venue. 

KAR UK has announced the launch of its brand-new K-Series Hose Reel Trolley – a robust, British-built solution designed to meet the demands of modern turf care and industrial washdown applications.

GroundsFest has expanded its partnership with the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI), which will again be the exclusive sponsor of The Landscape Zone at GroundsFest 2026.

Agrovista Amenity confirms that Lanzarta has received full UK registration for both forest nursery and in-forest use, giving forestry professionals a complete two-stage strategy against large pine weevil – one of the most destructive pests affecting newly planted conifers.

Kress UK has named Alex Thorneycroft Taylor as Business Development Manager for the South East, with the former PGX Trimble specialist bringing over 25 years of precision GPS and sports turf technology experience to the role.

ICL Turf & Landscape UK & Ireland sponsored and competed in the Perennial Kick for a Cause 2026 tournament at Fulham FC’s Motspur Park training ground, with the ICL All Stars finishing unbeaten to claim the overall trophy.

GMA has announced the appointment of Jason Booth as its next Chief Executive Officer, following a comprehensive and competitive recruitment process.

The new distribution partnership gives turf managers access to precision monitoring tools, digital agronomy software and the FieldScout TDR 350 soil moisture meter – a cost-effective device with Bluetooth, GPS and Rain Bird CirrusPRO integration.

Cambridgeshire’s St Ives (Hunts) Golf Club has introduced five Toro Turf Pro 500 autonomous mowers, transforming its fairway maintenance programme and supporting its sustainability goals.

Kress UK has appointed Stuart Wharam as its new commercial business manager for the north, strengthening the company’s commitment to the golf and sports turf sectors across the region.

Visitor registration for GroundsFest 2026 is now officially open, as the industry prepares for what promises to be the biggest and most exciting edition of the event to date.

A decade of informal collaboration between Replay Maintenance and Redexim UK has been formalised into a full distribution partnership, with Replay becoming premier UK distributor for Redexim’s synthetic turf machinery including the new electric RTC-E unit.

GreenBest has announced the launch of the SmartLawn ProCast 20, the company’s first pedestrian rotary spreader developed specifically for professional lawn care operators.

Hastings MacHale Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo has been presented with the GAA National Pitch of the Year 2025 award at the league final in Croke Park.

Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) has extended its exclusive UK distribution agreement with TinyMobileRobots, marking a significant milestone in a partnership that sets the standard for line marking and robotic solutions across the industry.

Kubota has appointed Hughes Agri Oswestry to its groundscare and agricultural dealer network with immediate effect.

Leading innovative implements manufacturer, GKB Machines, is pleased to announce the appointment of Turney Group as the latest authorised dealer to join their nationwide network.

ICL Turf & Landscape UK & Ireland has introduced H2Pro TriSmart Granules and H2Pro TriSmart Tablets, extending its TriSmart surfactant technology beyond liquid applications.

Headfort Golf Club in Ireland has completed an extensive bunker redevelopment programme on the Old Course and opened a brand-new practice facility.

ZymeCo, the innovator behind a range of novel enzyme technologies, has formed an exclusive partnership with Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) to lead product distribution in the UK and across the EU.