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Nursery Papers

Nursery Papers – Sprinkler selection, layout and operation

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Horticultural Innovation Australia Limited

The process of applying irrigation water evenly across the cropping area is now a standard best management practice (BMP) aim. However, there is more to good irrigation than ‘wet is good, dry is bad’ rationale. Growers should consider the evenness of crop growth, crop health and crop turnover, and perhaps greater focus should be given to how irrigation systems are designed and how efficiently they are operating.… Continue reading

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Horticulture and GLP lead Matt Burley training graduates Jake and Lauren in Toowoomba Horticulture and GLP lead Matt Burley training graduates Jake and Lauren in Toowoomba
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Kalyx expands into new regions, increasing research capacity

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For over two decades, Kalyx has been the go-to company for independent agricultural research in Australia due to their national presence and operational excellence. Over that time, they have helped their clients bring hundreds of new crop varieties, pesticides, fertilisers and other such technologies to Australian farmers.… Continue reading

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Accessories for small gardens, balconies and window boxes Accessories for small gardens, balconies and window boxes
Retail

Euro retail notes

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By John Fitzsimmons

A recent visit to the greenlife centre of a German ‘big box’ retail chain yielded some innovative ideas and longstanding classics for Aussie greenlife retailers to consider.

A simple clip-on handle made fruit trees in pots so easy and inviting to simply ‘pick up and take away’ without manually wrangling heavy pots onto trolleys.… Continue reading

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The Orchard Bridge’ overall Show Garden winner Singapore Garden Festival (Image: Karen Smith) The Orchard Bridge’ overall Show Garden winner Singapore Garden Festival (Image: Karen Smith)
Editors editorial

Horticulture, a passion fit for a king

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Only after the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II did I realise how many Australian organisations had a title that included ‘Royal’. Obviously, we have a Royal Australian Navy and a Royal Air Force for example but there are many more. There are at least ten variations of Royal Agricultural Societies, three Royal Horticultural Societies and a couple of Royal Botanic Gardens.… Continue reading

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It’s hard to imagine you are in a hospital at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (Image: Karen Smith) It’s hard to imagine you are in a hospital at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (Image: Karen Smith)
Singapore

Behind the scenes tour of the city in a garden

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By Karen Smith

As travel restrictions eased, our ‘Behind the Scenes study tour’ of Singapore, scheduled for two years ago, finally took place recently and it was well worth the wait. Biophilic design at its best in ‘the city in a garden coincided with the Biannual Singapore Garden Festival.… Continue reading

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