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
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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taken a reactive approach to pesticide regulation, often discovering limitations only after key products are withdrawn or restricted due to regulatory changes.… Continue reading
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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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Puff balls of the ectomycorrhizal fungus Rhizopogon luteolus (left) and an inoculated Pinus seedling (right) photos courtesy of HVP forestry nursery Victoria
INTRODUCTION – to nursery plants, most of the microbial life in the environment poses no danger to production nurseries or to the greenlife growing in them. However, the organisms that do cause damage to plants are generally very destructive.… Continue reading
Read MoreGROWERS 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
Read MoreFungi are highly diverse organisms that readily colonise both growing media and soil.
Some fungi, like mycorrhizae and Trichoderma, are beneficial to plant growth, aiding in nutrient uptake. Others, however, are plant pathogens that can damage ant tissues, while a third group, saprophytes, thrive by feeding on dead and decaying organic matter.… Continue reading
Read MoreWhat 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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