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At ICL, we support farmers, horticulturists, and turf managers in optimising production and sustainability.

Our advanced fertilisers, plant nutrition, and protection solutions help grow healthier crops, vibrant plants, and resilient turf.

02/03/2026

Heading to Scotsturf 2026?

We’re running a giveaway at this year’s show, with the opportunity to win an AccuPro 360ST spreader. The AccuPro 360ST is designed to support accurate and consistent application, helping turf managers maintain high standards across a range of surfaces.

To enter, visit the ICL stand at Scotsturf 2026 and speak to a member of the team.

We look forward to seeing you there.
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27/02/2026

Turf Science Live Ireland 2026 is back. Taking place on 16 April at Teagasc, Ashtown, Dublin.

Designed around current industry priorities, the programme features expert presentations from ICL and Syngenta Turf UK and Ireland on stress and moisture management, precision agronomy, and adapting practices in a changing climate. This event offers an excellent opportunity to deepen technical knowledge, exchange insights with peers and address real-world turf challenges.

Find out more: https://loom.ly/HaTadKM

26/02/2026

We will be exhibiting at ScotsTurf next week and look forward to connecting with turf management professionals from across Scotland.

It’s a great opportunity to meet turf managers from across the industry, discuss current challenges, and share how our products and technical support are helping deliver consistent, high-quality playing surfaces.

Phil Collinson, Jack Hetherington & Peter Smith will be attending, they welcome the opportunity to meet you and discuss how we can support your programmes for the season ahead.

25/02/2026

We're delighted to welcome Kevin Glazier as Technical Area Sales Manager for the South.

Kevin brings more than 20 years’ experience in golf course management, most recently as Course Manager at Pine Ridge Golf Club. His background also includes roles at Royal Mid Surrey Golf Club and Sherfield Oaks Golf Club, with extensive experience in agronomy, irrigation and course development.

Kevin will support distributors and turf managers across the South, providing technical guidance across the ICL portfolio.

Read more: https://loom.ly/pmgB3C0

20/02/2026

Stress is inevitable. Drought, heat, low light and wear all place turf under pressure.

Surface decline does not begin when colour fades or density drops. It begins earlier, as the plant responds internally to stress conditions.

Turf moves through a predictable sequence as stress increases. The early stages are not visible, but physiological changes are already taking place. As stress continues, visible symptoms develop and growth slows.

In his article, Henry Bechelet outlines the six stages of turf stress, explaining how plants move from initial response through to survival and, when conditions improve, recovery.

Read more: https://loom.ly/OJXq07g

17/02/2026

We’re pleased to welcome Peter Smith to ICL as Technical Area Sales Manager for Scotland North.

With more than 15 years’ experience across some of the UK’s most respected golf venues, Peter brings extensive expertise in delivering championship standard playing surfaces. His career includes senior roles at The Royal Burgess Golfing Society, Trump International Golf Links Scotland and Stirling Golf Club, most recently serving as Head Greenkeeper at Bathgate Golf Club.

Peter also completed the Ohio State University Programme, gaining international experience at Oakmont Country Club and Trump National Doral, contributing to preparations for major tournaments.

We’re delighted to have him on board and look forward to strengthening our support for turf managers and distributors across Scotland.

Please join us in welcoming Peter to the team.

Read more: https://loom.ly/tRqD0Uk

16/02/2026

This is what changing turf’s response to stress looks like...

This powerful image shows two perennial ryegrass leaves from a controlled laboratory senescence assay after 15 days in complete darkness.

The leaf treated with MTU® plus pidolic acid retained green colour compared with the water-only control, showing a slower rate of chlorophyll breakdown under sustained dark stress.

Stress is inevitable. Greenmaster Liquid Advance brings these same biostimulants together with liquid nutrition to help turf respond more effectively when pressure builds.

Full explanation and methodology behind this image: https://loom.ly/Hd8RtRw

13/02/2026

We’ve launched the 2026 Turf Rewards Scheme in partnership with Syngenta Turf UK and Ireland, continuing our commitment to supporting turf management professionals across the UK and Ireland.

The scheme enables golf, sports and amenity turf managers to earn reward points on qualifying ICL and Syngenta product purchases, redeemable against practical tools and resources that support day-to-day operations and longer-term planning.

New for 2026:
• The LightScout Quantum (PAR) Meter – providing accurate measurement of usable light to support decision-making in shaded or low-light areas
• Greenmaster Liquid Advance joins the scheme, delivering liquid nutrition with MTU® technology
• Additional Syngenta products, including Comprevo and Vyplenza, will be added during the season

If you haven’t yet registered for Turf Rewards, or are returning for 2026, now is the time to ensure you’re maximising value from your product purchases.

Learn more about Turf Rewards: https://loom.ly/CKFjNHE

12/02/2026

This week, as a proud supplier to the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Phil Collinson spent the day with the team discussing the future challenges facing turf managers and how innovation can support long-term surface performance.

Pete May shared insight into Vyplenza and Comprevo, two recently launched biostimulants from Syngenta Turf UK and Ireland. We also introduced Greenmaster Liquid Advance, our new dual-registered liquid nutrition range, and explored its place within modern turf management programmes.

Thank you to everyone involved for a constructive and productive day.

Discover more information on Greenmaster Liquid Advance: https://loom.ly/fzxRTJ0

09/02/2026

A couple of weeks on from the announcement, it’s worth revisiting the achievement of Ryan Gall of Loch Lomond Golf Club, winner of the 2025 Amenity Sprayer Operator of the Year award.

Ryan was recognised for his consistent attention to detail, safety-led approach, and commitment to protecting the wider environment, standing out in a strong field of finalists.

Presented at BTME and supported by Syngenta, the Amenity Forum and ICL, the award highlights best practice and high standards in amenity sprayer operation.

Read more about Ryan’s achievement:
https://loom.ly/QUoOBDU

07/02/2026

A productive day at the GAA Club Summit at Croke Park, with strong engagement from clubs and facility managers throughout the day.

There was clear interest in our free, tailored nutrition programmes, designed to support turf managers with practical, site-specific nutrition planning.

Events like this provide a valuable opportunity to discuss the real challenges facing clubs and to explore how ITM can support long-term turf quality and consistency.

06/02/2026

We’ve launched our 2026 Ultimate Offers in collaboration with Syngenta, providing cost-effective turf management packages that combine Primo Maxx II with targeted nutrition options from our ICL range.

New this year, selected packages include Greenmaster Liquid Advance. Each offer is designed for greens, tees, surrounds, fairways, roughs, and stadia, and depending on the package, includes Syngenta XC 04 nozzles or an Art of Application Kit.

You can also earn up to 15 Turf Rewards points when purchasing.

Learn more about Ultimate Offers 2026: https://loom.ly/FPIuBos

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