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Australian duckweed launches into space

The ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space, headquartered at the University of Adelaide, has sent its first payload of duckweed into space, jumping aboard a sounding rocket launched by the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) as part of its MAPHEUS 15 mission.… Continue reading

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Greenlife Industry Australia to hold national conference in February 2025

Greenlife Industry Australia (GIA) is excited to be hosting the national Greenlife Industry ‘Stronger Together’ conference in February 2025.

Returning for the first time since 2020, the conference will take place from 19–21 February at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.… Continue reading

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Hundreds of scholarships awarded to build STEM skills and grow sector diversity

The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) is pleased to announce over 200 scholarship recipients of the nationally recognised Elevate: Boosting diversity in STEM program for 2025.

Elevate scholars for 2025 from around the country will receive support to access science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) university education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.… Continue reading

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Australian greenlife industry on track for $3.2 billion growth by 2030

The Australian greenlife industry is ramping up its readiness to support Australia’s environmental sustainability, and its economic strength, with the sector’s growth projected to reach $3.2 billion by 2030.

Greenlife Industry Australia CEO, Joanna Cave, emphasises the industry’s key role in this country’s climate change resilience and economic development by shaping Australia’s urban landscapes, and providing jobs and production value.… Continue reading

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CisgenX awarded Smart Approved WaterMark Certification for innovative irrigation

Cisgenics, a global leader in intelligent irrigation solutions, has been awarded the prestigious Smart Approved WaterMark certification for its flagship product, CisgenX. This recognition highlights the company’s commitment to sustainability, precision, and efficiency in water management.

CisgenX is transforming irrigation water requirements with a smart solution that provides the optimal amount of water for plants, reducing water and energy costs.… Continue reading

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Conquering skin cancer: for everybody under the sun

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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Damaging virus detected in Australia

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

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Apprentice sector embraces $252 million boost

The 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

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GardenComm International’s newest Fellow is an Australian

For 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

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Gamers and gardens team up to develop co-inspired video game

Royal 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

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