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Joe and Nathan are back just as the footy season kicks off, and there’s plenty happening both on and off the field. The guys chat about the buzz around the season opener, the spectacle of the NRL in Las Vegas, the fields themselves and their premiership predictions for the year (see below for prosperity).

As well as the footy, the guys chat about the current weather conditions affecting lawns, an update on Stampede Hybrid Buffalo and the upcoming Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.

Joe's NRL Premier prediction: "Penrith by the length of the Flemington straight, no one will get anywhere near them this year".

Nathan's NRL Premier prediction: "If I put my money on it i'd put it on the Storm".

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In this episode, Joe sits down with Simon Elsworth, Head of Professional Solutions at Syngenta, to talk leadership, innovation, and where the turf industry is heading next.

Simon unpacks how global R&D connects with real-world challenges on Aussie soil, the evolving demands on turf managers, and what it takes to deliver solutions that actually perform. A sharp, insightful chat for anyone working in turf and looking to stay one step ahead.

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Joe sits down with Shelley Fincher from the University of Georgia (UGA) to talk turf licensing and what it means to buy a licensed turf variety. Shelley shares her journey at UGA from her science background into law and what the future holds.

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In this episode Joe sits down with Merrick van As, from the South African Lawn YouTube channel for a chat that spans continents but speaks the same turf language. From cool season turf battles, setting fire to lawns, the emerging lawn culture in South Africa and how lawn care communities are growing worldwide.

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Joe and Nath are back for 2026, and there’s plenty to catch up on!

In this episode, the boys run through what’s been happening to lawns over the last month, the Summer of cricket and what's to come in the turf industry in 2026

Whether you’re in the industry or just keen to stay in the loop, this episode is a great way to get up to speed.

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It's (almost) the end of the year so we thought there was no time like the present to sit down and take a look back at the year that was. From production facility expansions, trade shows and conferences to what's going on in the world of sport (and sports turf)  as well as some shoutouts to new members joining LSA and those that have celebrated milestones this year... It's been a massive one so grab a drink with Joe and Nath to finish off the TurfTalk year.

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In this episode, Nathan Edwards fills in for regular host Joe and welcomes back our very first podcast guest Dr. Brian Schwartz, Professor - Crop & Soil Sciences at the University of Georgia.

Dr. Schwartz is one of the leading minds in warm-season turfgrass breeding. Dr. Schwartz shares updates on the development of TifTuf, insights into Zoysia Australis, and the latest advancements in zoysiagrass breeding.

He also reflects on his journey in turfgrass research and the ongoing innovation happening within the University of Georgia’s breeding program.

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In this episode, Joe sits down with Paul Prout, National Corporate Account Manager for Toro Australia, to discuss his journey in the turf industry and future of turf management. Paul shares insights into how Toro is leading innovation in mowing technology and smart automation to make turf care more efficient and sustainable. 

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In this episode Joe chats with Mick Pascoe, a seasoned golf course superintendent whose career has taken him across Australia, the UK and US, Barbados, Jamaica, Panama, Vietnam and Indonesia. Mick shares insights from decades in the turf industry, discussing the challenges of managing world-class courses in every environment imaginable, his push to use Sir Grange Zoysia on courses, and his passion for green keeping.

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In this episode, Joe from Lawn Solutions Australia sits down with Master Greenkeeper Alan FitzGerald, who is currently leading turf operations at Rehoboth Beach Country Club in Delaware. Before his appointment there in 2023, Alan spent 19 years as superintendent at LedgeRock Golf Club in Pennsylvania.

With over 30 years of experience across some of the world’s most prestigious private clubs—including Mount Juliet (Ireland), Loch Lomond (Scotland), and Pine Valley (New Jersey)—Alan brings a wealth of knowledge and insight into turf management at the highest level. A graduate of both the Penn State Turfgrass Program and the National Botanical Gardens in Ireland, Alan shares his career journey, global experiences, and lessons learned along the way.

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