Friday, September 13, 2024

Editorial

EditorialEditors editorial

Lord of the flies

Instead of reaching for the insecticide or insect repellent, a group, consisting of seven- to eleven-year-olds, were exposed to an insect revolution at ARC Ento Tech Ltd at Somersby, NSW. The event was organised by the Horticultural Media Association of Australia.… Continue reading

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Analyse your numbers and percentages (Image: MudassarMS-Pixabay)
Business ProfileEditorial

Three steps to creating the sales and profit you want over the next year

By John Corban

The new financial year has begun, and  if you have not already done so, now is the time to analyse your P&L from the year just finished.

By following my three simple steps, you can analyse your numbers and percentages.… Continue reading

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Cameron’s Nursery staff, Funky Shirt Friday, mental health awareness
EditorialNursery Papers

Nursery Papers: Supply Chain – ethical sourcing

What ethical sourcing means for your bottom line

These aren’t just idle thoughts for consumers. They are important criteria for making buying decisions – and businesses are increasingly aware of the need for making ethical sourcing decisions.

Australian markets are becoming more and more connected to international systems, organisations, and influences.… Continue reading

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EditorialEditors editorial

Intergenerational learning combines skills in horticulture

There is often a lot of talk about the ageing workforce in horticulture, so it was heartwarming to see many young people in attendance at a conference I attended recently for the International Plant Propagators Society (IPPS). They were a breath of fresh air and contributed enormously to the event.… Continue reading

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