New study to research maintenance costs of artificial turf
19 Nov 2010 | by Gemma Mackenzie
Technical Surfaces and Loughborough University have launched an academic study into artificial turf maintenance.
The Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI) is holding a series of regional training days at the end of this month.
Technical Surfaces and Loughborough University have launched an academic study into artificial turf maintenance.
Three grounds staff who have clocked up 124 years of service for one company between them have won long-service awards.
Westland Horticulture is launching its Masterclass Academy at the beginning of 2011, to coincide with its Garden Industry educational days held throughout the UK.
The misinterpretation of health and safety regulations disrupts work, not the regulations themselves, HSE Solutions managing director Kenneth Hill told a Scotsturf seminar last week.
The crucial role of UK horticultural research in ensuring food security has been given a further national vote of confidence by scientists.
Lantra Sector Skills Council is asking industry professionals to help it review roles, skills and responsibilities in the trees and timber industry.
The latest English Heritage Historic & Botanic Garden Bursary graduates have entered the industry.
Sector skills council Lantra is looking for nominations for its Scottish Land-Based and Aquaculture Learner of the Year awards.
A series of workshops focused on preparing golf courses for tournaments, are being held from 15-19 November.



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