Managing weeds in production nurseries [Video]
Weeds or pest plants can have serious economic, environmental and social impacts. Weeds can reduce crop growth, compete for nutrients, water and light, harbour insect pests and pathogens, damage the aesthetics of the plant, reduce the ability to apply crop amendments, and can be one of the most significant input costs to production.
Pocket Diagnostics Kits Video [Video]
A Pocket Diagnostic Kit is a rapid and cost effective plant disease diagnostic tool. The kits are simple to use and designed for use in-field giving quick answers in 3-10 minutes. Over 20 pathogens of economic or notifiable status are covered.
Nursery Production Farm Management System Video [Video]
Every business faces risk, but not every business faces their risk. The Nursery Production Farm Management System (FMS) is designed assist production nurseries, greenlife markets and growing media manufacturers in planning their future through risk analysis and action planning.
NIASA Video [Video]
The first step in meeting the requirements of the Australian Plant Production Standard (APPS) is gaining Nursery Industry Accreditation Scheme Australia accreditation. NIASA is the cornerstone of APPS and provides a set of guidelines that ensures a business operates according to industry best practice and commits to a continuous improvement cycle.
EcoHort Video [Video]
EcoHort is the nursery industry specific Environmental Management System (EMS) providing a systematic approach for businesses to assess their environmental and natural resource management responsibilities as part of their daily business management.
Buyer Benefits Video [Video]
Buyers reap the rewards of dealing with a business engaged with the Nursery Production FMS programme through professionalism, productivity, profitability and sustainability.