The search to recognise the UK’s most professional sprayer operators in the sports turf, amenity and landscape management industries for 2024 is edging closer to a result.  The shortlist of finalists was announced at the Amenity Forum Conference last week. The Amenity Sprayer Operator of the Year (ASOOTY) Awards highlight best practice and experience in the challenging role of ensuring accurate application on all amenity surfaces. The Amenity Forum competition, supported by ICL and Syngenta, seek to share top tips and advice that will raise the standards of spray application across the amenity industry. Congratulations to all the finalists, the overall winner will be announced at the prestigious BIGGA Awards ceremony at BTME in January 2025. #bestpractice #raisingourvoice

Raising Our Voice Thank you to everyone who attended the Amenity Forum Conference last week. The speakers and interactive sessions created great conversations and as always the networking across the sector was invaluable. A quick overview of the day can be found here ⬇️

RT @SyngentaTurfUK: Breaking (it broke last night tbf). Finalists of the Amenity Sprayer Operator of the Year Award announced Congratula…

Raising our Voice Following our interactive session before lunch looking at the work of the Forum now and what that may look like in the future, we are now hearing from industry representatives. #networking #raiseourvoice #bestpractice

Raising Our Voice Agriculture - friend or foe? Ruth Mann, Agrii and Neal Evans from the Voluntary Initiative are identifying how agriculture and amenity sectors can work better together. #networking #raisingourvoice #bestpractice

Raising Our Voice Jane Lakey is the social research lead for pesticides at Defra. In the past few years, she has commissioned and managed several research projects relevant to the amenity sector, including an evidence review and projects looking at online sales of pesticide products. She has shared some of her findings with our conference delegates today. #networking #membership #industryexperts #exhibition

Raising Our Voice The Environment Agency are welcomed to the Conference this morning to speak to us regarding Glyphosate, application and awareness. #networking #raisingourvoice #bestpractice

Raising Our Voice An interesting presentation from HSE Pesticide Enforcement Officers this morning, it has raised some great questions. The Amenity Forum will post clarification of discussions on the members area of the website. #networking #raisingourvoice #bestpractice

Amenity Forum Conference 2024 Raising Our Voice Great to see everyone at the Conference this morning, looking forward to the presentations throughout the day. #networking #amenityforum #raisingourvoice

Amenity Forum Conference 2024 "Raising Our Voice" We look forward to welcoming our delegates and supporters to the conference tomorrow. It is not too late to book your ticket if you would like to join us. Visit our website to view the full programme for the day and book online.

Only 3 days to go until our 15th Annual Conference returns to the British Motor Museum at Gaydon. It is not too late to book your ticket. Visit our website to view the full programme for the day and book online.

Speaker Announcement Jane Lakey is the social research lead for pesticides at Defra. In the past few years, she has commissioned and managed several research projects relevant to the amenity sector, including an evidence review and projects looking at online sales of pesticide products. There is still chance to book your space to hear from Jane and other industry experts at our annual conference on Thursday 10th October. Register today 👇

Speaker Announcement Ruth Mann is head of integrated crop technologies at Agrii. She has over 25 years’ experience of managing research trials globally to drive forward integrated solutions in the agricultural and amenity sectors. Ruth also leads RHIZA, a fully integrated digital agronomy and precision farming service for arable, grassland and high value crop businesses and Envirofield, an expert independent field trials company specialising in agricultural, amenity and environmental research. There is still chance to book your space to hear from Ruth and find out if "The grass is greener over there" along with other industry experts at our annual conference on Thursday 10th October. Register today

Speaker Announcement Mike Potts works in the Health and Safety Executive’s Chemicals Regulation Division and is currently responsible for the implementation and delivery of the Official Control Regulation (OCR) in GB. This includes leading the 3 teams of pesticide enforcement officers who deliver controls on manufacturers, suppliers and users of pesticides as well as liaison with Defra and the devolved administrations. More information about Mike and details on other speakers can be found on our website. Don’t miss the chance to hear from Mike and other industry experts at our annual conference on Thursday 10th October. Register today #networking #membership #industryexperts #exhibition

Speaker announcement! Henry Bechelet is technical manager for ICL Turf, Landscape and Industrial and has been in the amenity sector for over 30 years. Henry originally trained as an agricultural agronomist but specialised into Turfgrass agronomy when he joined the STRI as a trainee agronomist in 1990. Henry is known for writing thought provoking articles and is recognised as an entertaining speaker. Henry will be talking to us about the ICL Invasive Weed Guide. There is still chance to book your space to hear from Henry and other industry experts at our annual conference on Thursday 10th October. Register today #networking #membership #industryexperts #exhibition

Amenity Forum Conference 2024 Speaker announcement! Harry Volland-Butler is a senior member of the groundsman team at Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. He has been in the industry for 10 years and has previously worked at Stevenage, Watford and Wembley. Don’t miss the chance to hear from Harry and other industry experts at our annual conference on Thursday 10th October. Register today 👇 #networking #membership #industryexperts #exhibition

Introducing our second "Raising Our Voice" speaker! Corrina Urquhart​​​​ is Director of External Relations at Lantra and has worked in skills and education for over 10 years, having spent almost two decades in the wider landscape of research and policy. She is passionate about bringing new entrants into the land-based and environment sector. Don’t miss the chance to hear from Corrina and other industry experts at our annual conference on Thursday 10th October. Register today 👇 #networking #membership #industryexperts #exhibition

Are you going to @GroundsFest ? Our chairman, Ian Graham, will be delivering a presentation on ‘OCR Regulations – All you need to know’. 🗓 Dates: 10th & 11th September ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM 📍 Location: Theatre 1 If your business uses plant protection products in a professional capacity in the UK, you are legally required to appear on a central register. This applies to all organisations whatever your size or business structure. The requirement is governed by the Official Controls (Plant Protection Products) Regulations 2020 (OCR) and failure to register is breaking the law. Ian will be discussing the key factors of the regulation and provide clarity and support when facing a compliance inspection.

RT @SyngentaTurfUK: It could be YOU The search is on to find the most professional sprayer operators in the sports turf, amenity & landscap…