By Dannielle Chapman -Executive Officer, Nursery and Garden Industry South Australia
The Nursery and Garden Industry of SA held its Trade Day recently at Morphettville after a long absence. We had many local stallholders along with the return of our Victorian and Queensland allied traders and nurseries making the trek across the border. We… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Matthew Lunn, Executive Officer, Nursery & Garden Industry Western Australia
In partnership with the Water Corporation (WC), NGIWA has worked collaboratively for over 20 years in delivering the Waterwise Garden Centre Program through its garden centres and nurseries across Western Australia.… Continue reading
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By Daniel Fuller
I don’t think anybody will disagree with me when I say the biggest challenge our industry is currently facing is the shortage of workers. Everywhere around the country, it’s the same story: “I just can’t find staff.”
I knew this was a problem worth solving when I left my landscape maintenance boss in Autumn with eight weeks’ notice and he still couldn’t fill my position.… Continue reading
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By Julia Rayment and Aimee Freimanis
The greenlife industry of the horticulture sector plays a significant role in contributing to the economy, influencing the wellbeing of society, and shaping landscapes directly and indirectly. In 2019-2020, the greenlife industry generated more than $3 billion of production value (DAFF, 2021).… Continue reading
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