Turf Talk by Lawn Solutions Australia
Episodes
93 episodes
E92 - Turf Libraries, Fanatics and the future of Fertilisers with Will Pearce
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 Agricu...
E91 - Tim Warren - Course Superintendent at Glenelg Golf Club
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...
E90 - Carlos Sartoretto, Mexico Pitch Cluster Manager FIFA World Cup 2026
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 worl...
E89 - Gerry Faehrmann/ Lawn Green
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 becomi...
E88 - Michael Bradbery from Syngenta
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 worki...
E87 - Nathan Bradbury from Nuturf
In this episode, Joe sits down with Nathan Bradbury from Nuturf to chat about his journey through the turf industry — from where it all started on the frozen golf courses of the Sou...
E86 - Autumn Lawncare, Winter Preparation and what's on at LSA!
In this episode, Joe and Nath chat all things winter lawn care — what you should be doing right now, common mistakes to avoid, and how to keep your lawn looking healthy and green through the colder months.They also recap a huge week for ...
E85 - Bill Carraway of The Turfgrass Group
In this episode, Joe sits down with Bill Carraway of The Turfgrass Group. Bill shares his unconventional path—breaking away from a family of doctors and lawyers to find his calling in the dirt. After being kicked out of his home at ...
E84 - US Roots to Building an Career in Aussie Turf with Nathan Gisi/MusTurf
On this episode, Joe sits down with Nathan Gisi from MusTurf. Nathan’s path into the turf industry is anything but typical—starting out mowing lawns as a teenager in the US before moving into large-scale construction projects before shifting in...
E83 - The History of Turf Farming In Australia
In this episode, Joe and Simon turn the clock back on Australia’s turf industry and uncover how it all really began. Long before turf farms became a staple of suburban development, early imports of kikuyu and couch in the 1930s were quietly res...
E82 - Automating a Turf Farm with Marcus Rogers
In this episode Joe welcomes back Marcus Rogers from Turfco. Marcus returns to revisit his earlier predictions on Sabanto’s automated robotic mowers and how they’re shaping the future of turf farming. He also shares a bold new outlo...
E81 - Footy Season Kickoff, Sports Fields and What's On at LSA
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 pr...
E80 - Simon Elsworth, Head of Syngenta Professional Solutions
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...
E79 - Shelley Fincher UGA, Turfgrass Licensing
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 h...
E78 - Merrick van As/ The South African Lawn
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 cu...
E77 - Joe and Nath Are Back for 2026: What’s Been Happening, Summer of Cricket, Industry Updates & What’s Next
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 2026Wheth...
E76 - End Of Year Wrap with Joe and Nath
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 ...
E75 - Dr. Brian Schwartz is back!
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 i...
E74 - Toro Australia with Paul Prout
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...
E73 - Mick Pascoe, GCSAA Class A Superintendent
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 indust...
E72 - Master Greenkeeper Alan FitzGerald
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 ...
E71 - Propagating a new Turfgrass variety with Scott Rowe
In this episode, Joe sits down with Scott Rowe to talk about the fascinating (and labour intensive process) of propagating a brand-new turfgrass variety. Scott shares his insights into the science and patience behind the process — f...
E70 - Autonomous Tractors with Cory Spaetti/Sabanto
In this episode, Joe is joined by Cory Spaetti, Chief Operating Officer of Sabanto -an innovative agricultural autonomy company pioneering automation kits for tractors.We dive into the future of robotic automation and how this bre...
E69 - Spring on the Farm with Megan Ford from AUSGAP
Spring marks a critical period on the turf farm, with increased growth, higher demand, and a sharper focus on quality assurance. In this episode, Joe is joined by Megan from AUSGAP to discuss the vital role the Australian Genetic Assurance Prog...
E68 - Dr Jim Kerns - Professor of Plant Pathology
In this episode, Joe is joined by Dr. Jim Kerns, Professor of Plant Pathology at NC State University, to discuss turfgrass disease management. Dr. Kerns shares insights from his extensive research on fungal pathogens, seasonal disea...
