Turf Talk by Lawn Solutions Australia

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In this episode, Joe sits down with Will Pearce—ICL’s lead for Turf and Landscape across Australia and New Zealand. Will looks back on where it all started, from pushing his dad's old '72 Scott Bonnar mower around the yard to earning his Agricultural Science degree at the University of Queensland. He shares key moments from his career along the way, including digging into turf research with the "Living Turf Library" at Redlands, testing warm-season grass durability and drought resistance in national trials, and consulting for world-class sports venues like Wimbledon with the STRI. Plus, they chat about his early days helping out DIY lawn lovers on forums like Queensland Lawn Fanatics and take a look at where lawn care products are headed next.
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In this episode Joe sits down with Glenelg Golf Club Course Superintendent Tim Warren to discuss his journey through the turf industry, from his early days in greenkeeping to leading one of Australia's premier golf courses. Tim shares the story behind Glenelg's ambitious course redevelopment, the challenges of delivering a major renovation while maintaining world-class playing conditions, and the vision that's shaping the club's future. It's an insightful conversation covering leadership, innovation, and what it takes to continually raise the bar in golf course management.
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In this episode Joe sits down with Carlos Sartoretto, a highly respected international sports turf agronomist. Carlos shares insights from his extensive career, detailing his journey from studying agronomy engineering in Brazil to managing world-class pitches for the FIFA World Cups in Brazil (2014) and Qatar (2022). He also discusses his time conducting turf research in Australia and his current high-profile role as a pitch cluster manager for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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In this episode, Joe sits down with Gerry Faehrmann from Lawn Green to explore a career that has spanned decades in the lawn care and turf industry. From building Lawn Green into one of Australia's most recognised lawn care businesses to becoming a respected educator, coach and advocate for professional lawn care, Gerry shares the lessons he's learned along the way. The conversation covers business growth, marketing, turf management, and the evolution of the industry, offering valuable insights for contractors, turf professionals and lawn enthusiasts alike.
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In this episode, Joe sits down with Michael Bradbery from Syngenta to unpack his journey through the turf industry — from starting out as a 15-year-old working on a golf course in Tamworth to becoming Superintendent at Manly Golf Club and working at Royal Randwick before making the move into the corporate side of the industry with Syngenta. Michael shares stories from the early days, the lessons learned along the way, and his perspective on how the turf industry has evolved over the years, along with insight into the technology and innovation already shaping the future of turf management today.
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