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STRI Group is pleased to announce Sarah Hosmer will be joining the business as Principal Consultant.  Bringing her wealth of expertise to the role, Sarah will help to maintain and enhance STRI’s position as leaders in major sports surface design projects across the globe.  With a reputation for her work within the equestrian sector, Sarah […]

In discussion with Dr Christian Spring, Principal Scientist As the landscape evolves for reducing use of chemicals and pesticides in sport, turf managers and greenkeepers are adapting to the challenge of maintaining elite surfaces to a high standard in a way that is sustainable and future proof. With grounds teams across the UK keeping a […]

Join Dr Christian Spring and Stella Rixon as they discuss what Integrated Turf Management (ITM) means for managing high-quality turf surfaces, the challenges and opportunities out there, and what the future holds for turf managers. You can watch/listen on:  

The Saudi Cup, the world’s richest horse racing event, begins tomorrow and we’re delighted to work alongside Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia (JCSA) to ensure the track is in the best possible condition. In the build-up to the prestigious event, we sat down with Colin Lyons, General Manager of STRI Arabia to find out what happens in […]

Dr Andy Owen (ICL) and Glenn Kirby (Syngenta) join Dr Christian Spring, to discuss Integrated Turf Management. They go over some of the challenges that are potentially on the horizon, and what has gone on in the past 12 months, with legislative changes and their effects. You can watch/listen on:

In discussion with James Podesta, Head of Development With climate change, environmental challenges, and biodiversity at the forefront of discussions in parliament, Monday 12th February marks the enactment of the new law, making biodiversity net gain (BNG) on development proposals[1] mandatory as part of Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as […]