The latest UK research - Data and new technologies

The most up‑to‑date research findings from the OAS Turf Science & Technology Centre. This seminar will look at the latest research trials on a range of hot topics in the UK turf industry, such as diseases, moisture management, and nutrition. It will also look at how turf managers can collect and utilise their own site‑specific data to optimise surface performance.

Learning outcomes:

• Hear data relevant to UK turf conditions that you can put into action on your site
• Optimising nitrogen inputs
• Optimising water usage
• Non‑pesticidal disease management strategies
• Produce best management practices for your site

Presented by:

Geoff Fenn

Research & Development Director Origin Amenity Solutions Ltd

Geoff has over 30 years experience in the sportsturf industry combining both direct turf management as a Golf Course Manager and commercially in research, product testing, and evaluation of new and existing products. He has a passion for science and research with an interest in all the latest findings from the Origin Amenity Solutions research centre in Essex, and from fellow turfgrass scientists across the globe.

Kelly Clack

UK Technical Manager Origin Amenity Solutions Ltd

Kelly has worked in the amenity industry for 18 years. She started her career in sportsturf construction and currently works for Origin Amenity Solutions as the UK Technical Manager for the group. Following her time at STRI, Kelly has worked across all amenity sports sectors and developed a real passion for sustainable turf management and nutritional inputs. Her current role allows her to spend time in the field to identify sector issues, feeding the information back into the OAS Research and Development team at the Turf Science & Technology Centre.