Agrovista Turf Hub Podcast takes a deeper look into the key people within this wonderful industry.
Tapping into their knowledge, the latest technologies, progression within the industry, stresses that are faced as turf managers .
Latest episode
Matt Povey, Head Groundsman, Swindon Football Club - 6 September 2024
In this episode, Matt, a life long Swindon Town fan and now head groundsman talks us through the summers renovations at The County Ground. We discuss how he got into the industry, his career highs so far and find out more about his approach to maintaining top class playing surfaces in a stadium environment.
Previous Episodes
The disease series anthracnose - 7 August 2024
Join us in this insightful episode of the Agrovista Amenity Turfhub Podcast as we explore Anthracnose, a prevalent disease impacting sportsturf playing surfaces. Host Joshua Thomason welcomes Deborah Cox, a molecular biologist specialising in turf disease management. Deborah brings her extensive expertise to the table, offering practical advice and strategies for diagnosing and treating Anthracnose. Additionally, James Braithwaite, has been working in the industry for over 30 years and is Golf Course Manager at Long Ashton Golf Club, he sits down with Joshua and shares the best management practices he uses to keep Anthracnose under control throughout the season. With a bonus insight from Richard Ponsford, Course Manager at Clevedon Golf Course; Richard gives his invaluable first hand experience in dealing with Anthracnose.
The GMA's NextGen - 19 July 2024
Inspiring the future generation - The GMA's NextGen is a group of talented young grounds professionals representing the grounds management industry as ambassadors for the GMA with the aim of inspiring young people to join the sector.
In this episode, ambassadors Jack Langley (Bristol City) Beth Gibbs (Wellington School) and Louise Saunders (Premier Sports Surfaces) talk to us about their aims and objectives to promote the next generation of grounds professionals.
Workforce development has become increasingly important over recent years, with research revealing that 20% of grounds staff could potentially leave the sector over coming years due to an ageing workforce, with two in five grounds professionals being over the age of 50.
The GMA's NextGen ambassador group are on a mission to change this trend by targeting young people, including those still at school and those at the start of their careers, and introducing them to the world of careers that can be found in grounds management.
Ten days out - Cricket special - 8 July 2024
Sean talks us through wicket preparation for the up and coming England one day international. Starting from 10 days out, we talk through the process, day by day and through the big match. Sean is one of the countries leading cricket groundsmen , he has wealth of knowledge that fortunately for us he is happy to share.