Remember when working outdoors to Slip on your protective clothing,Slop on your sunscreen, Slap on your hat, Seek some shade and Slide on your sunglasses (Image: StockSnap, Pixabay)
Given that horticulture is an industry where many people work outdoors, the documentary, Conquering Skin Cancer, which launches during National Skin Cancer Awareness Week, should be on the top of our to-do lists. It is not your average documentary; it’s a compelling social impact film with a mission to prevent skin cancer.… Continue reading
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Production nurseries play a vital role in growing and supplying tomato seedlings (Image: Myriams-Fotos, Pixabay)
Australia’s agriculture industry is on high alert following the discovery of the tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) in South Australia’s Adelaide Plains.
Detected in August 2024, this virus threatens to inflict severe economic damage on the nation’s horticulture sector, potentially costing millions of dollars annually.… Continue reading
Read MoreThe NSW Government announcement to inject an unprecedented $252 million to deliver over 1,300 additional apprentices and trainees has been embraced by the sector. Leading apprenticeship organisation WPC Group believes this will form a pivotal moment for the industry currently combating significant skills shortage. … Continue reading
Read MoreFor the first time in its 76-year history, GardenComm International recently honoured an Australian garden communicator at an awards ceremony at the annual conference held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. Andrea Whitely was named a Fellow of GardenComm International. This honour recognises a good-standing member who has demonstrated exceptionally high degrees of skill, professional ethics, and dedication to GardenComm’s mission and values.… Continue reading
Read MoreRoyal Botanic Gardens Victoria is collaborating with Melbourne-based game developers Weird Flex Studios, to develop a nature-inspired video game which aims to engage players more with nature around us. This game will use the knowledge of the Gardens’ botanists and horticulturists, who are serving as an ‘Australian Plants in Gaming Reference Group’ to showcase local ecosystems.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy John Corban
Why do some businesses and sports teams have great cultures and long-term team members? Let’s look at some ideas for building a strong business.
When researching this topic for his book Culture Code, Dan Coyle found that great companies mainly retain staff longer because they satisfy their team’s innate human need for belonging and purpose.… Continue reading
Read MoreI am constantly in awe of trees, especially big, sprawling trees. I love being around them, how they smell and look, and mostly what they provide us with. I love comparing the different types of bark, especially our beautiful Australian native trees; when I read an article recently about how trees give much more than we realise, I had to read on.… 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
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During a recent interview with Grant Boyle, owner of Fig Landscapes, I invited my clients to attend and ask questions about running his business. We loved his humble, open and honest chat.
John: To what do you attribute your success?… Continue reading
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Developing 100% compostable bioplastics which can break down without leaving a trace (Image: Murdoch University)
CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and Murdoch University have launched The Bioplastics Innovation Hub. This $8 million collaboration will work with industry partners to develop a new generation of 100% compostable plastic.
The Bioplastics Innovation Hub aims to revolutionise plastic packaging by developing biologically derived plastic that can break down in compost, land, or water.… Continue reading
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