Pitchcare Magazine - Issue 124

OUR COVER ARTICLE IS: THE AMENITY STANDARD
We explore how forthcoming changes will influence day-to-day operations for turf professionals.

We have 4 technical articles this issue:

1. A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO MEASURING DLI
   How to measure light effectively and how to use that information to make better turf management decisions.
2. DATA AND TECH SHAPING MODERN TURFCARE
   Autonomous mowers and AI are reshaping how greenkeepers, grounds teams and course managers approach their work.
3. 4WD SYSTEMS
   The differences and attributes of some of those that are commonly used in the outdoor power equipment sector.
4. BEHIND THE BAG
   Have you ever stopped to wonder where the seed in your Johnsons or MM bags comes from?

WELLBEING 
How Cambridge United is transforming wellbeing in turfcare.

PLUS:

GRASSROOTS GROUNDSKEEPING
Volunteer Steve Finch on thirty years of keeping Wells Town’s pitch in top shape amid changing challenges.

FUTURE-PROOFING TURFCARE
Notts Forest FC apprentice Sam Knowles shares his career so far.

Weather Corner 
Industry expert Mark Hunt on how Sudden Stratospheric Warming can impact winter.

Also in this issue:

The living walls of Wimbledon, Cheryl Hill on women, turfcare and 35 years at Leicester Tigers, Water management: The government’s new environmental improvement plan for England was launched in December with a ‘clear plan to restore the environment, How strong workplace motivation offers significant personal health benefits, A sustainable makeover at Caldy Golf Club and Rebuilding a coastal classic at Formby Ladies Golf Club… plus much more!

Enjoy the read and don’t forget to check out all the latest news HERE.

Kerry, James & Kellie – your Pitchcare team