FIFA: “World Cup pitches not good enough”
FIFA’s Global Football Development Chief, Arsène Wenger, has promised better pitches for the 2026 World Cup tournament. He has acknowledged…
FIH and Fikagear to further develop hockey
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has partnered with Fikagear to support a wide range of educational initiatives across six programme…
No difference between autonomous or traditional mowing
An Italian field trial shows that a sports field composed of 100% Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis) maintains similar quality when…
Judge hands Lano to Belgotex
A Belgian judge has ruled carpet producer Lano Group to be handed over to Belgotex. The ruling follows a court…
Non-fill trial in Wales
The Cymru Football Foundation (CFF) will run a trial on non-fill synthetic turf. Through its CFF Fit-For-Future Facilities programme and…
Tarkett Sports acquires Allsports Construction and Maintenance Ltd
Tarkett Sports has announced the acquisition of Allsports Construction and Maintenance Limited, a well-established Scottish company specialising in the construction…
GMA supports level 5 sports turf technical manager apprenticeship creation
The Grounds Management Association (GMA) has submitted a letter of professional recognition to the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education…
Functionality RMMs investigated
A Danish test and development project intended to verify whether the recommendations described in CEN-TR 17519 are sufficient to limit…
A three-year study on combating dollar spot in Dutch golf greens
Integrated Turf Management in action Dollar spot has become one of the most persistent turfgrass diseases all over the world.…
TenCate Grass acquires Sport and Leisure Group
TenCate grass has acquired sports & leisure group from sun capital partners and selected other shareholders. In addition to synthetic…