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Three emerging leaders join GMA NextGen to drive the future of grounds management

The Grounds Management Association’s (GMA) NextGen group is pleased to welcome three new members: James Williamson, Sonny Keywood and Calum Clarkson. The trio join after a strong application pro…

Fields in Trust President takes green space campaign to Parliament

The President of the Fields in Trust, Jill Scott MBE, has headed to Parliament to launch the results of new YouGov polling commissioned by organisation to better understand public mood at a critical m…

The R&A Sustainable Agronomy Service named official agronomist of the LET

The Ladies European Tour (LET) has announced The R&A Sustainable Agronomy Service has been appointed as the Official Agronomist of the Tour. It will advise the LET on sustainable golf course maint…

Free sustainability assessment tool launched by GroundsFest Academy

The GroundsFest Academy, in collaboration with John Moverley OBE, has launched a free online sustainability assessment tool designed to help organisations evaluate and strengthen their sustainable pra…

Somerset FA agrees partnership to improve county’s football facilities

Somerset FA has agreed a new partnership which will see Masons Kings become the organisation’s new trusted machinery partner. Masons Kings is one of the south west’s leading suppliers of groundscare e…

ICL and Syngenta reopen Turf Rewards Scheme for 2026 with new rewards and qualifying products

ICL and Syngenta have confirmed the reopening of the Turf Rewards Scheme for 2026, continuing their joint support for turf professionals across the UK and Ireland through a structured rewards scheme d…

GroundsFest Academy attendees gain exclusive insight at the Emirates

Selected attendees of the 2025 GroundsFest Academy events were recently given a unique opportunity: a behind-the-scenes experience day at the Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal F.C. The day offered a C…

Campey Turf Care Systems celebrates 40 years of turf care excellence at anniversary open day

Campey Turf Care Systems is proud to celebrate 40 years of innovation in 2026, marking the milestone with a special Open Day on Thursday 9th July. Since its inception in 1986, Campey has evolved from …

BIGGA Professional Leadership Programme to launch September 2026

The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) has announced that its new Professional Leadership Programme will be ready for delivery from September 2026, markin…

How a PE teacher revitalised his school’s pitches

Hurworth School in Darlington has completely transformed its football pitches, thanks to one passionate PE teacher, and the right support at the right time. The two 11-a-side grass pitches, used by th…

Winners of the 2026 GMA Industry Awards announced

The winners of the 2026 GMA Industry Awards have been announced at a prestigious ceremony at Edgbaston Stadium. The awards took place alongside the new GMA Conference, which ran throughout the day and…

GMA launches Workforce Insight Report to support a stronger future for the profession

The GMA has released a new Workforce Insight Report, offering the most complete picture yet of the UK grounds management workforce. The report shows the scale, value and pressures within the sector, a…