Kersten UK News
Integrated weed management is a sequence, not a menu.
APSE's new survey of councils shows a sector that genuinely wants to use less glyphosate, and is frustrated that alternatives keep falling short. Look closely at the results, though, and they point to
The glyphosate debate is asking the wrong question: lessons from Sheffield
With glyphosate's current approval in Great Britain running until 15 December while HSE considers renewal, the debate is louder than ever. But it is still mostly framed as glyphosate against the alter
Beyond potholes, and beneath them: why the humble pavement is a political winner
Ask the public what would most show their council is getting the basics right, and the answer, after potholes, is not a new bypass or a shiny bus. It is a decent pavement.
"Don't walk here": what our streets tell people, and why culture follows the street
Every street sends a message about who it is for. Too many of ours say "don't walk here". Lessons from Amsterdam and Tokyo.
Keeping the water out: what ALARM 2026 tells us about prevention at the kerb
The backlog of local road repairs in England and Wales has reached a record £18.62 billion, despite the biggest rise in highway maintenance budgets in the survey's history.
Mechanical Weeding: Old school, or ahead of its time?
Old school, or ahead of its time? What the HortWeek data really says about mechanical weeding. Read closely, HortWeek's new survey of UK councils is good news for glyphosate alternatives
Stopping weeds before they start: what heat does to weed seeds
Thermal weeding does more than kill the weeds you can see. Used well, it also kills many of the seeds lying on or just below the surface
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Join Our New Monthly Integrated Weed Management Workshops
Hands-on training at Kersten UK, Pierces Farm — first Wednesday of every month
Glyphosate resistance has reached the UK.
Glyphosate resistance has reached the UK. The new amenity guidelines point to prevention as WRAG and the Amenity Forum produce new guidance.
Preparing for the 2026 Shift: A New Era for Integrated Weed Management
The landscape of grounds maintenance is continually evolving, with significant changes anticipated by 2027, particularly concerning Integrated Weed Management (IWM) strategies. Professionals must now
Beyond the HAVS Hand Arm Vibration
Managing Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is a central health and safety requirement under HSE directives for councils, contractors, and public sector bodies. Protecting grounds staff while maintain
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The Kick Test
A five-second check with the toe of your boot decides whether a surface costs £10 or £150 a square metre to put right
Introducing the Iska Hybrid Pro
Hot Air Weed Control and a Blower in One Machine
Kersten at Groundsfest 16th and 17th September 2026
Discover Smart Groundcare: Kersten to Showcase Proven Favourites and Exciting New Launches at Groundsfest
Rethinking Our Streets: Announcing the Launch of "The Weeds Are Not the Problem
Today marks the exciting launch of a groundbreaking new book, The Weeds Are Not the Problem: Detritus, Succession, and the Hidden Cost of Reactive Maintenance, by Sean Faulkner.
Bracknell Weed Management Research Update June 2026
Six months into the Bracknell Integrated Weed Management Trial, the first pesticide application data is in. Mechanical extraction before spraying reduced active substance use by 49%. Here is what the
Is your non-chemical weed control programme summer-proof?
Servicing for thermal weeding machines of any make, trade-in valuations, and a full range with no proprietary consumables. Keep your NAP 2025 programme running.
Why the glyphosate debate keeps failing, and how East Staffordshire reframed it
Citizens' Jury On the Use of Glyphosate on East Staffordshire Borough Council Owned Land - Decisions made, and the process was a great success.
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Why the soil is where the fight is won: the real science of hot water weed control
Soil stores up to 2,000 times more heat energy than air. Here is why that makes above-ground dwell time largely irrelevant - and what actually determines whether hot water weed control works.
Kersten UK @ R T Machinery Show 2026
Kersten UK are attending the RTM Show 2026!