Agrovista Amenity | Turf Hub Podcast

Join us for an insightful episode of the Agrovista Amenity TurfHub Podcast (Disease Series) as we delve into Grey Leaf Spot (GLS) a prevalent and increasingly challenging disease affecting sports turf, particularly within football stadium environments. Host Joshua Thomason is joined by Deborah Cox, a molecular biologist with deep expertise in turf disease management. Deborah shares practical strategies for identifying and diagnosing Grey Leaf Spot, providing valuable insights into its biology and behaviour. Josh also speaks with Head Groundsmen Gareth Abernethy Fulham FC (Craven Cottage) and James Williams London Stadium, who share their first-hand experience managing the disease in elite stadiums. Together, they discuss cultural practices that can help reduce disease pressure, as well as both fungicidal and non-fungicidal control options available to turf managers.

Join us in this insightful episode of the Agrovista Amenity Turfhub Podcast as we explore Dollar Spot, a prevalent disease impacting sportsturf playing surfaces. Host Joshua Thomason welcomes Deborah Cox, a molecular biologist specialising in turf disease management. Deborah brings her extensive expertise to the table, offering practical advice and strategies for diagnosing and treating Dollar Spot. Additionally, Dan Kendle, has been working in the industry for over 25 years and is Head Greenkeeper at Newquay Golf Club, he sits down with Joshua and shares the best management practices he uses to keep Dollar Spot under control throughout the season CPD points reference code: CP/148463/2425/k

In this episode of the Agrovista Amenity Turfhub Podcast, host Josh Thomason sits down with molecular biologist Dr. Deborah Cox to unravel one of the most under-discussed yet significant aspects of sportsturf management: nematodes. Although these microscopic roundworms typically go unnoticed, their influence on turf health is profound some species can enhance soil quality and nutrient cycling, while parasitic varieties can undermine even the most diligently maintained grass surfaces.Together, Josh and Debs explore how to recognize common parasitic nematodes, the differences between endo- and ecto-parasitic types, and the importance of proper soil testing. You’ll learn about the typical symptoms of a nematode infestation, practical turf management strategies, and how factors like climate and venue type (stadium vs. golf course) can shape nematode populations. CPD point ref code: CP/148461/2425/k

Join us in this insightful episode of the Agrovista Amenity Turfhub Podcast as we explore Microdochium Patch, a prevalent disease impacting sports turf playing surfaces. Host Joshua Thomason welcomes Deborah Cox, a molecular biologist specializing in turf disease management. Deborah brings her extensive expertise to the table, offering practical advice and strategies for diagnosing and identifying this turfgrass disease. Josh discusses the cultural practices that can be implemented to reduce the virulence of the disease, along with the non-fungicidal and fungicidal options that can be used. CPD Points: CP/140743/2425/k

In this episode , Matt, a life long Swindon Town fan and now head groundsman talks us through the summers renovations at The County Ground. We discuss how he got into the industry, his career highs so far and find out more about his approach to maintaining top class playing surfaces in a stadium environment. CPD code  CP/139437/2425/k