
ITRC 2025 Spotlights Turfgrass Climate Adaptation
As climate change reshapes the landscape of turf management, the 2025 International Turfgrass Research Conference (ITRC) in Karuizawa, Japan, emerged as a vital hub for innovation and collaboration. Over five days, the global turfgrass community gathered to explore how robotics, genetics, and sustainable practices are transforming the industry. From autonomous mowing and precision spraying to disease resistance, carbon sequestration, and climate-smart breeding, the conference highlighted the urgent need — and exciting potential — for a more resilient and sustainable turf future.