{"id":53254,"date":"2025-10-04T06:33:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T06:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/desertgroup.ae\/?p=53254"},"modified":"2025-11-24T10:38:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T10:38:24","slug":"turf-management-seminar-uae-2025-green-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/desertgroup.ae\/turf-management-seminar-uae-2025-green-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Turf Management Seminar 2025: Smarter, Greener Turf Care for the UAE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This October, <a href=\"https:\/\/desertenergy.ae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Desert Energy<\/a>, a division of Desert Group, will bring together global turf experts and industry leaders for the <strong>Turf Management Seminar 2025<\/strong>. Scheduled for <strong>7 October in Abu Dhabi<\/strong> <strong>and 9 October in Dubai<\/strong>, the event will bring together global turf experts and industry leaders. The seminar is designed to showcase the latest strategies, technologies and sustainable practices shaping the future of turf management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From regenerative turf care to integrated disease management and soil health optimization, participants will gain actionable insights backed by decades of expertise. Whether you are a turf manager, golf course superintendent, or part of a facilities management team, this seminar will provide tools and knowledge to take your operations to the next level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why This Matters for the UAE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With water conservation and sustainable landscaping taking center stage in regional development, this seminar reinforces <a href=\"https:\/\/desertgroup.ae\/\">Desert Group\u2019s<\/a> commitment to <strong>high-performing green infrastructure<\/strong> adapted to the Gulf\u2019s unique climate. To empower turf professionals across the UAE with the knowledge, tools and support needed to create <strong>resilient, eco-conscious landscapes<\/strong> from tee boxes to town parks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why it Matters to You?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium pad-30-left-0\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-id=\"53258\" src=\"https:\/\/desertgroup.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Turf-management-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Turf-management\" class=\"wp-image-53258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desertgroup.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Turf-management-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/desertgroup.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Turf-management-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/desertgroup.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Turf-management-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/desertgroup.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Turf-management.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If you\u2019re a decision-maker in turf care, facility maintenance or landscaping operations, this event is tailored for you. Here\u2019s what you can expect<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Proven Turf Care Strategies<\/strong>: Discover how <strong>regenerative practices<\/strong> and <strong>soil health optimization<\/strong> can boost turf performance even in harsh UAE conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gain Scientific Insights<\/strong>: Learn about disease diagnosis, thatch control, and moisture retention from industry veterans with decades of field and lab experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>See Practical Demonstrations<\/strong>: See first-hand how modern wetting agents and enzymatic solutions are transforming turf maintenance and reducing resource inputs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Network with Peers<\/strong>: Connect with turf managers, golf superintendents, sports turf specialists, and facility directors from across the GCC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Meet the Distinguished Speakers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The seminar will feature a lineup of internationally recognized speakers, each bringing unique expertise:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Phil Dwyer, VP Sales &amp; Marketing, ZymeCo<\/strong><br>A PhD in Turfgrass Pathology, Phil will introduce <strong>ThatchZyme<\/strong>, the first proven sprayable enzyme for effective thatch management, validated by international trials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rob Cooper, Founder &amp; Chairman, Living Turf<\/strong><br>A pioneer in regenerative turf management, Rob will highlight sustainable practices that enhance soil and plant resilience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lehn Weaver, Director R&amp;D, Mitchell Products<\/strong><br>A former pediatric rheumatologist turned turf scientist, Lehn will co-present on wetting agents and turf health solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Paul Looby, Technical Services Manager, Living Turf<\/strong><br>Combining field expertise and scientific knowledge, Paul will deliver insights on disease diagnosis, ERI, and plant disease management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Scott Fogg, State Manager, Living Turf<\/strong><br>With hands-on turf experience and commercial leadership, Ashley will share practical agronomy strategies, co-presenting on advanced moisture management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each session will deliver high-value, research-backed knowledge to help you optimize turf care outcomes while supporting long-term environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/desertgroup.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Before-and-after-of-taking-care-of-turf-1.jpg\" alt=\"Before-and-after-of- taking-care-of-turf\" class=\"wp-image-53256\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desertgroup.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Before-and-after-of-taking-care-of-turf-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/desertgroup.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Before-and-after-of-taking-care-of-turf-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/desertgroup.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Before-and-after-of-taking-care-of-turf-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/desertgroup.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Before-and-after-of-taking-care-of-turf-1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Register<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Secure your spot at the <strong>Turf Management Seminar 2025<\/strong> today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdjWe9AIDu-wB6WCpRv10HD000sk7lK-v7qZ88pdLEkaqWWWQ\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>here to register<\/strong><\/a> and join a community of professionals committed to elevating turf care standards in the UAE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This October, Desert Energy, a division of Desert Group, will bring together global turf experts and industry leaders for the Turf Management Seminar 2025. 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