Turf Talk by Lawn Solutions Australia
Episodes
85 episodes
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...
E67 - Callum Cameron / Remuera Golf Club
In this episode, Joe is joined by Callum Cameron, Golf Course Superintendent at Remuera Golf Club in Auckland, New Zealand. Callum shares insights into the unique challenges and rewards of managing turf in a high-traffic, year-round golfing env...
E66 - Dr Chase Straw - Professor of Turfgrass at Penn State University
In this episode, Joe is joined by Dr. Chase Straw, Professor of Turfgrass Science at Penn State University. Dr Straw shares his journey through the turf industry, from his early interests in sports turf to his current research on precision turf...
E65 - Holly Abell/PGG Wrightson Turf NZ
In this episode, Joe is joined by Holly Abell from PGG Wrightson working out of New Zealand – Holly is a passionate newcomer to the turf industry with a diverse background across golf courses, sports fields, and turf research. Holly shares her ...
E64 - Buxus, Palms, Landscaping & More with Jason Hodges
In this episode Joe sits down for a catch up with Jason Hodges for a wide-ranging chat covering his Buxus farm, life in landscaping and his dedication to supporting young talent through TAFE. Joe and Jason also chat about his early days as a ba...
E63 - New Lawn Care Products with Joe and Simon
In this episode, Joe and Simon sit down to chat about some exciting new additions to the Lawn Solutions lawn care range including the new 10kg Lawn Launcher, ProPlus Mini Prill Fertiliser, the pre-emergent protection offered by Barricade and th...
E62 - Winter and Your Lawn with Joe and Nath
Joe and Nath are back again to talk all things winter and your lawn! Mowing, maintenance, weeds, pigments, plus much more on how to keep it green and healthy through the cooler months.
E61 - Stampede Hybrid Buffalo with Joe and Simon
In this episode Joe and Simon dive into the story behind the soon to be released to market - Stampede Hybrid Buffalo. They explore the breeding process, the challenges of importing turf varieties and the propagation techniques that are required...
E60 - Building a Career on Turf with Caine James
In this episode, Joe chats with Caine James about his time managing the sports fields and public spaces for Maitland City Council, the challenges they face, and the strategies they use to keep public spaces looking their best year-round as...
