News & Events

ICL Appoints Gavin Kinsella as Technical Area Sales Manager – South East

ICL Turf & Landscape UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Gavin Kinsella as Technical Area Sales Manager – South East.

ICL and Syngenta Extend Multi-Country Partnership

ICL and Syngenta have renewed their strategic partnership across multiple European turf markets, extending a long-standing collaboration focused on research, product innovation and technical support for turf professionals.

ICL Appoints Kevin Glazier as Technical Area Sales Manager South

ICL Turf & Landscape UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Kevin Glazier as Technical Area Sales Manager for the South.

25 February 2026

ICL Appoints Peter Smith as Technical Area Sales Manager – Scotland North

ICL is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Smith as Technical Area Sales Manager for Scotland North.

9 February 2026

H2Pro TriSmart – More Ways to Target Dry Patch

Granule and tablet options give turf managers greater flexibility for targeted dry patch control.

9 February 2026

Loch Lomond’s Ryan Gall announced as Amenity Sprayer Operator of the Year

Ryan Gall, spray tech at the Scottish championship golf and country club, Loch Lomond, has won the prestigious title of Amenity Sprayer Operator of the Year.

4 February 2026

ICL launches Greenmaster Liquid Advance

ICL has launched Greenmaster Liquid Advance, a new liquid fertiliser range developed to support turf performance during periods of stress.

20 January 2026

Jack Hetherington joins as Technical Area Sales Manager

ICL has appointed Jack Hetherington as Technical Area Sales Manager for Scotland, bringing over 20 years’ experience in sports turf management, developing high-quality playing surfaces, and implementing effective turf programmes. He began his career in 2005 as an Assistant Greenkeeper at Ponteland Golf Club, before becoming Course Manager at Alnwick Castle Golf Club in 2016. […]

27 October 2025

ICL Sponsors ‘Newcomer of the Year’ at the 2026 GMA Awards

Highlighting the next generation of industry professionals

ICL Continue to Learn Scholars 2026 revealed

The five participants of the 10th ICL Continue to Learn Scholarship have been revealed.

Order LTAP now for timely autumn leatherjacket control

The LTAP package is now available to order for 2025.

ICL supports Perennial’s ‘Kick for a Cause’ event

Industry teams gathered at Fulham’s training ground to raise funds for Perennial, the UK charity supporting horticulture professionals and their families.

Gronamic fertiliser range achieves EU FPR compliance

ICL has announced that its Gronamic organo-mineral fertiliser range is now fully compliant with the EU Fertilising Products Regulation (FPR) (EU 2019/1009), enabling CE-marked distribution across European markets.

ICL support new GMA ‘35 Under 35’ initiative

The Grounds Management Association (GMA), supported by ICL, has launched 35 Under 35 – a new initiative to recognise the young professionals and volunteers making a real impact in the grounds management industry.

Liam Hargreaves joins as Research and Development Officer

ICL is pleased to announce the appointment of Liam Hargreaves as Research and Development Officer – UK Turf & Landscape.

Philip Mayes joins as Technical Area Sales Manager, South

With a wealth of experience in sports turf management and a strong background in golf course maintenance, Philip will provide tailored solutions to golf and sports clubs across southern counties.

18 February 2025

ICL Introduces Trophy XL

A new turf herbicide for challenging weed control.

16 January 2025

ICL acquires GreenBest

ICL acquires GreenBest, Strengthening Leadership in Turf, Landscape, and Horticulture Markets

20 December 2024

Shortlists revealed for the GMA Awards 2025.

ICL is delighted to support the Grounds Management Association (GMA) Industry Awards 2025 as the sponsor of the Newcomer of the Year category

27 November 2024

Dr Simon Watson joins ICL as Senior Scientist – AmegA Sciences

ICL strengthens its R&D team with the appointment of a leading expert in turf agronomy.

13 November 2024

Introducing the AccuPro 360ST and AccuPro DROP

ICL expands its industry-leading spreader range with new rotary and drop spreaders.

Thomas Tomlinson joins ICL

Thomas Tomlinson Joins ICL as North East Technical Area Sales Manager

23 September 2024

Amenity Sprayer Operator of the Year open for entries

The search is on to recognise the UK's most professional sprayer operators in the sports turf, amenity and landscape management industries.

Allan Wainwright joins ICL

Allan Wainwright joins ICL as new Sales Manager for Landscape & Industrial Sectors in the UK & Ireland

Introducing the AIM Pack

The AIM package is a one-box fungicide programme, providing a well-proven and agronomically strong season-long disease control strategy.

JCB’s Dan Waring announced as Amenity Sprayer Operator of the Year

Professional spray tech, Dan Waring, has won the prestigious title of Amenity Sprayer Operator of the Year (ASOOTY). Managing all the turf and amenity spraying at the JCB Golf and Country Club in Uttoxeter, he was praised for his meticulous attention to detail and adoption of new technologies to assure accurate application.

29 January 2024

H2Pro TriSmart registration update

H2Pro TriSmart, our premium wetting agent, is also registered as a non-microbial biostimulant under the latest EU Fertilizing Product Regulation (FPR)(1009/2019)

Ascernity approval for golf greens and tees

Ascernity approval for golf greens and tees puts the balance of power in greenkeepers hands

22 September 2023

Catch up opportunity for weed control in turf

There is an extra opportunity this year to maintain better control with Overtake applications through late summer and early autumn, advises Syngenta Technical Manager, Sean Loakes.

Comprehensive ‘Invasives Plants Guide’ published

ICL's new Invasives Plant Guide, a detailed and comprehensive resource for understanding and managing key invasive plants in the United Kingdom.

New Acelepryn approval opens options for soil pest strategies

Full approval for the innovative Syngenta insecticide, Acelepryn, now gives the chance for greenkeepers and turf managers to develop more effective integrated solutions for turf soil pest control.

New ICL and Syngenta agreement seals turf science innovation

The new agreement will continue and enhance the strong relationship that has brought great innovation, investment and service to the turf industry.

ICL introduces revolutionary biodegradable CRF technology

Spread the revolution with eqo.s technology: the first-of-its-kind fully biodegradable coating with faster breakdown for turfgrass.

16 January 2023

Independent Schools Seminar returns in style

The ICL Independent Schools Seminar recently returned in full force after a two-year absence due to the pandemic.

ICL and Syngenta Launch 2026 Turf Rewards Scheme

ICL and Syngenta have confirmed the reopening of the Turf Rewards Scheme for 2026, continuing their joint support for turf professionals across the UK and Ireland through a structured rewards scheme designed to add value to everyday purchasing decisions.

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16-17 September 2026

Groundsfest 2026

GroundsFest is a key event for grounds managers, greenkeepers, and landscapers, combining hands-on demonstrations, education, and networking opportunities with the latest innovations in the industry.