Myths & misconceptions in the turfgrass industry

Seminar Theatre (Hall 3)
11:00AM - 11:45AM, 22 Jan 2025

An exploration of the many myths and misconceptions that exist in the turfgrass industry. Drawing on the existing published science and extensive ICL trial data, we will address a broad range of marketing ‘mis‑truths’ that have been heard over the last years. The aim is to improve general understanding of key agronomic issues such as soil testing, use of turf biostimulants, application of nutrition and utilising soil biology. This will help end users question what they read and are told.

Learning outcomes:

  • List a range of potential myths commonly heard in the turfgrass industry
  • Evaluate marketing literature to identify potential weak points in the described science.
  • Describe the features of good marketing to identify trusted products and suppliers
  • Develop questioning skills to allow better decision making for products and services in our industry

Presented by:

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Dr Andy Owen

International Technical Manager ICL Turf & Landscape

Dr Andy Owen is the International Technical Manager for ICL Growing Solutions, Turf and Landscape Division.  

He is a sports-turf agronomist and a soil scientist who has previously worked as a researcher at the STRI (Sports Turf Research Institute), and a lecturer at Myerscough College.   

His current role focuses on research and new product development for the Turf and Landscape division at ICL.

He is passionate about the communication of technical knowledge within our industry and the promotion of good research practice.

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Henry Bechelet

Technical Sales Manager UK & Ireland ICL Turf & Landscape

Henry Bechelet is Technical Sales Manager for ICL Growing Solutions, Turf and Landscape Division in the UK & Ireland. Henry has been in the turf industry for over 25 years. He originally trained as an agricultural agronomist but then joined the turfgrass industry as a trainee agronomist in the early 90’s. Henry has spent roughly half his career engaged in independent consultancy and the other half on the commercial side of the industry.

 

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