Nursery Papers

IMPROVING WATER AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN PRODUCTION NURSERIES

Introduction
When managing a production nursery, water is essential. It makes good business sense to use water wisely and reduce waste.

Production nurseries can make significant profits from efficient water use via:

• much lower water bills
• using water at no cost through recycling and
  runoff management
• good business practices through implementing
  water efficiency strategies
• improved crop quality and uniformity
• enhanced plant health
• reduced dispatch costs.

2025 GUIDE TO PRACTICAL PLANT PROTECTION

INTRODUCTION

Efficiency and sustainability are more than just business buzzwords, they are essential elements of every greenlife nursery. Nowhere is this more important to your business than in the complex and challenging sphere of plant protection.… Continue reading

GROWERS IN THE HOT SEAT AT NGIQ’S GREEN EXPO – We’ve just wrapped up filming an exciting new project at this year’s Green Expo – “A Peony for Your Thoughts.” This upcoming series features experienced growers who share easy gardening tips on camera.… Continue reading

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

Introduction: Nursery hygiene is the most basic platform for ensuring pest and disease-free growing areas and producing the best quality stock for sale to customers. Nursery hygiene issues in the propagation and production phases can cause problems that persist for the lifespan of the plants, which may be several decades in the case of woody species.… Continue reading