15/04/2026
After one of the wettest winters in recent years, conditions have shifted quickly. Across much of the UK, March rainfall dropped to around 50% of the long-term average, while sunshine levels and temperatures have both been higher than normal for early spring.
This combination is already placing pressure on turf surfaces.
Early-season stress is often subtle — but once it becomes visible, recovery becomes far more difficult.
Our latest Agronomy Focus looks at:
• What’s happening right now
• Why stress is developing earlier than usual
• Practical steps to stay ahead of it
Read more 👇
https://www.soilbiology.uk/news-events/agronomy-focus-dry-start-raises-early-season-turf-stress/