News & Insight

4turf® proves a firm favourite

4turf® is becoming a go-to choice for professional turf managers. The fast establishment, strong rooting and reliable winter performance makes 4turf® a resilient choice for any field.

Fighting the turfgrass pathogens fuelled by climate change

Climate change brings winners and losers. Among the winners are the fungal pathogens that cause turfgrass diseases. They thrive in our warmer, wetter climate. But no one’s giving up. We’re working to find more resistant varieties that keep disease at bay. This is the story of the northward march of the pathogens and the turfgrass screening programme that’s holding them back.

Rising prices from low levels of production and variable growing conditions

With the 2025 harvest in, it’s time to see what the market holds for seed buyers. The summer’s wonderful weather has boosted demand from farmers, private gardeners and turf managers. This, of course, has an effect on prices, especially since stocks of many species and varieties are lower than they should be. Our 2025 harvest and market report helps you navigate a rapidly changing market.