A free, levy-funded diagnostic service is helping Australian production nurseries identify plant health issues earlier, avoid costly misdiagnoses, and reduce losses from pests and diseases.
By replacing trial-and-error decision-making with laboratory-confirmed results, the service is giving growers more confidence in how—and when— to act.… Continue reading
Read MoreUsing practical technology to ease pressure in production nurseries
INTRODUCTION
Production nurseries are operating in an environment of sustained pressure. Labour shortages, rising input costs, increasing regulatory requirements and heightened biosecurity expectations have combined to make day-to-day management more complex than it was even a few years ago.… Continue reading
How one nursery transformed its business
Between managing orders for 3,000 trees a year, planning for staff retirements, and keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly, big-picture improvements like clarifying roles or tightening systems often
sit in the ‘too hard’ basket.… Continue reading
Imagine losing your entire crop – and your market – to one unseen disease.
That’s what growers overseas have faced with Xylella fastidiosa, one of the world’s most damaging plant pathogens.… Continue reading
Read MoreCan a simple sticker on a plant pot encourage Australians to grow with more confidence?
That’s exactly what a new industry-backed retail engagement trial set out to explore. With early signs pointing to increased engagement and enthusiasm, the results offer promising insight into how education
at point-of-sale might be the key to long-term category growth.… Continue reading
Pot selection plays a surprisingly big role in how plants grow, roots form and production systems perform. From drainage and media stability to root pruning and freight efficiency, your container choice can drive quality cost and consistency across a crop.… Continue reading
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Australia’s horticulture industry is operating in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. Domestic and international bodies are intensifying scrutiny of pesticide use in response to growing concerns about environmental sustainability, food safety and trade standards.
Many growers have historically taken a reactive approach to pesticide regulation, often discovering limitations only after key products are withdrawn or restricted due to regulatory changes.… Continue reading
Read MoreIntroduction
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:
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
Read MoreInnovative surveillance tools for tospoviruses and thrips in the nursery industry
Innovative technology is transforming how Australia’s nursery industry protects itself against biosecurity threats. Tospoviruses and thrips, capable of causing devastating damage to crops, remain a top concern for the sector.… Continue reading
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