Greenlife Industry Australia in Castle Hill, New South Wales, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Greenlife Industry Australia

Locality: Castle Hill, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 8861 5100

Address: Unit 58, 5 Gladstone Road 2154 Castle Hill, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.greenlifeindustry.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Our latest case study features Ray Doherty, Production Manager, Azalea Grove Wholesale Nursery and GIA Plant Protection Officer, Celeste Cook. Read about how Azalea Grove is utilising the benefits of a levy funded Integrated Pest Management project, to enhance business practices and ensure the delivery of high-quality plants. Read more via: https://bit.ly/3kykzRj Hort Innovation

25.01.2022 Greater participation by growers, nursery landscapers and retailers in the 2020 Nursery Industry Statistics survey will mean more robust data to utilise in identifying green trends and support future production. As it’s a busy time for you, we’ve come up with some tips to ensure the survey process is swift and easy. Find them here: https://bit.ly/35fNlC8 Hort Innovation Nursery & Garden Industry Victoria Nursery & Garden Industry of WA Nursery & Garden Industry of South Australia Nursery & Garden Industry NSW & ACT Nursery & Garden Industry Queensland

24.01.2022 Though March is coming to a close, keep an eye out for this Pest of the Month Edema. Resulting from when roots take up water faster than it can be used by the plant, potentially losing crops and future revenue through cell collapse. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3vLGlrN Hort Innovation

22.01.2022 Understanding the potential impact of the vegetable leafminer just got a whole lot clearer, with a bundle of resources dedicated to ensuring incursion is mitigated now available. A levy-funded project has been developing these tools, from videos to management guides to help strength industry biosecurity. Find it here: https://bit.ly/3mt92nE Hort Innovation

22.01.2022 November eNewsletters have hit inboxes and there’s plenty to catch up on this month. Featuring a media release announcing the role greenlife can play ahead of the bushfire season, a new case study exploring IPM strategies, and more levy funded updates! Get your copy here: https://bit.ly/3lDLNYh Hort Innovation Nursery & Garden Industry Victoria Nursery & Garden Industry of WA Nursery & Garden Industry of South Australia Nursery & Garden Industry NSW & ACT Nursery & Garden Industry Queensland

20.01.2022 Australia's Independent Garden Centres are full of greenlife inspiration and horticultural advice. They are great place to learn about plants for your local area and a feel good destination for any budding green thumbs. Visit www.plantpals.com.au to find your local garden centre. #plantpals #gardencentres #inspiration #gardens #greenlife Nursery & Garden Industry Victoria Nursery & Garden Industry NSW & ACT Nursery & Garden Industry of WA Nursery & Garden Industry Queensland Nursery & Garden Industry of South Australia Nursery and Garden Industry of Tasmania

20.01.2022 Plant Life Balance is making sure we eat our greens. Get to know Australia’s native spinach variety, Warrigal Greens. The superfood is easy to grow, only reaching between 20 50cm in height, making it ideal for both backyards and balconies. Whilst resilient in most environments, those in warmer climates can expect to enjoy it all year-round: https://bit.ly/37FCKBX Hort Innovation

20.01.2022 NEW Nursery Paper now available, focussing on plant virus management in nursery production. This paper provides an overview of the symptoms, diagnosis, management and prevention of a plant virus, featuring the common Apple Mosaic Virus. With biosecurity always top of mind, it’s worth a read: https://bit.ly/35eDyLd Hort Innovation

19.01.2022 October eNewsletters are live, giving a run-down on what’s been happening in all things greenlife. Read up on the industry updates, including citrus canker eradtication, the COVID-19 marketing campaign, the Tree Investment Tool and more! Find it here: https://bit.ly/379RaKh Hort Innovation Nursery & Garden Industry Victoria Nursery & Garden Industry of WA Nursery & Garden Industry of South Australia Nursery & Garden Industry NSW & ACT Nursery & Garden Industry Queensland

19.01.2022 Distressed by Insurance? We’re working on a solution. Read about GIA's activities to support businesses with their insurance challenges. https://www.greenlifeindustry.com.au//distressed-by-insura

19.01.2022 What do you do with the pot? stakeholder surveys for growers and retailers are now open. Responses are anonymous and the information provided will help inform the development of the business case for a plant packaging recycling program. For more info head to https://www.greenlifeindustry.com.au//what-do-we-do-with-t #packaging #recycling #circulareconomy #sustainability #greenlife

19.01.2022 New month, new pest! This Pest of the month is Bacterial brown spot, which can be identified by its 3-8mm tan spots with reddish-brown margins which develop on leaves. Once the disease is established, wind, rain, overhead sprinkler irrigation and the movement of workers or machines through wet crops can cause it to spread. Get informed: https://bit.ly/2TQDjAL Hort Innovation

18.01.2022 NEW PROJECT: A new project is underway which building on the success of ‘Building the resilience and on-farm biosecurity capacity of the Australian production nursery industry’ (NY15002) project which concluded at the end of 2020. Find out more about this new project led by Queensland Agriculture via Your Levy @ Work: https://bit.ly/3sP9258 Hort Innovation

17.01.2022 Get up to speed on the options against fall armyworm.

16.01.2022 Our 2021 Nursery industry communications survey closes March 31st! Be sure to have your voice heard and let us know how we can best deliver the latest levy funded R&D and marketing updates to you. Complete the survey via https://bit.ly/3tkJrkk Hort Innovation Nursery & Garden Industry Victoria Nursery & Garden Industry of WA Nursery & Garden Industry of South Australia Nursery & Garden Industry NSW & ACT Nursery & Garden Industry Queensland

16.01.2022 Get to know the nasturtium it looks so good, you could eat it! This edible plant thrives in sunshine, so grows happily across most of Australia. They’re fast-growing and low care, making them a great plant for beginners. Learn more about how nasturtium can be included in your garden and kitchen, here: https://bit.ly/39elEMb Hort Innovation Plant Life Balance

15.01.2022 Today we celebrate Heather for her 2 0 Y E A R S of nursery industry service. Thank you Heather for all your support of Members, your commitment to our industry, your garden advice, for your loyalty, your love of plants (especially your camellias and roses). Congratulations Heather. Keep up the good work.

15.01.2022 Remain on the lookout for the October Pest of the Month the Black bean aphid. Sitting at around 2mm long and black to dark green in colour, these soft-bodied insects can be destructive to a range of crops. Once developed, populations grow rapidly so remain vigilant these pests don’t reach Australian shores. Learn more: https://bit.ly/34bicxP Hort Innovation

14.01.2022 Get to know the lipstick plant this week, a leafy-green showstopper with the perfect pop of colour. Its name is inspired by its bright red, tubular flowers and is a great, indoor option that’s easy to grow. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2T9ffsn Hort Innovation Plant Life Balance

14.01.2022 Citrus canker disease which is a large biosecurity threat to the citrus industry and therefore Australia’s and the nursery industry’s biosecurity. After detection in 2018, the Northern Territory is well on way to proving its freedom on the disease, with the implementation of the 2020 National Response Plan. Read about how they’re working to achieve eradication: https://bit.ly/3lnM4xP Hort Innovation

14.01.2022 As the weather gets warmer, water management will quickly become a larger focus for the horticulture industry. November’s Nursery Paper provides advice on best practice water management and looks to the environmental, economic and social impacts of efficient water use. Read more here: https://bit.ly/36K9lUT Hort Innovation

14.01.2022 The Serpentine leafminer was found infesting field-grown vegetables in western Sydney in late October 2020 with impact assessments underway. Hort Innovation’s r...esearch, development and extension program for control, eradication and preparedness for vegetable leafminer has developed information and resources for our growers to monitor, manage and eradicate leafminers including: An informational video outlining the impact leafminers can have, the multi-industry approach to manage them, and what to do if you detect them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-gRuC9TaO0 General surveillance plans, regional response plans, videos, and general information: https://ausveg.com.au/biosecurity-agrichemic/biosecurity// Greenlife Industry Australia factsheet: https://www.greenlifeindustry.com.au/Story All growers are encouraged to report any signs of leaf mining in vegetables to the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline on 1800 084 881. Photos of damage and leafminers can be sent to [email protected] https://www.horticulture.com.au//serpentine-leafminer-det/

13.01.2022 BIOSECURITY ALERT the Serpentine leafminer has been detected in field-grown vegetables in western Sydney. Posing a significant risk to Australia’s horticulture sector, it is crucial growers remain aware and monitor crops carefully for the pest. Find out how this incursion has been responded to and where you can report detection here: https://bit.ly/3knQjc5 Hort Innovation Nursery & Garden Industry Victoria Nursery & Garden Industry of WA Nursery & Garden Industry of South Australia Nursery & Garden Industry NSW & ACT Nursery & Garden Industry Queensland

12.01.2022 Although nearing the end of October, remain on the lookout for this Pest of the Month the Black bean aphid. Whilst not present in Australia, host crops that attract the pest include a wide variety of vegetable crops, ornamental plants and weeds and presents major threat to faba bean, soybeans and sunflower. Find out more: https://bit.ly/34bicxP Hort Innovation

10.01.2022 October eNewsletters have hit inboxes, full of the latest nursery industry updates. Highlights of the month include the commencement of the nursery industry statistics survey, a wrap on the Queensland Agriculture pest and disease webinars and of course our featured Pest of the Month. Find it here: https://bit.ly/379RaKh Hort Innovation

09.01.2022 Last week we announced that over 2.2 billion plants were produced and sold by the Australian greenlife industry in 2019-20, the highest volume of plant sales in history, according to the latest Nursery Industry Statistics 2019-20 survey of Australian production nurseries. Check out the full media release here via https://bit.ly/3mq8dNY Hort Innovation

08.01.2022 Get to know the Aussie classic this week the kangaroo paw. Coming in a variety of colours, from red and orange to purple, this native is not only pretty but fabulous for attracting pollinating birds, bringing your garden to life. Learn about taller and shorter varieties to know which will best suit your environment, at: https://bit.ly/36hZ9mB Hort Innovation Plant Life Balance

08.01.2022 Tune in to the ‘Where Will All The Trees Be?’ webinar on 10 November, hosted by Greener Spaces Better Places. Results from the 2020 national canopy benchmarking research will be presented, identifying trends, data and insights from seven years’ worth of i-Tree data from across local government areas. For more information and to register visit: https://bit.ly/3mVWvK1 Hort Innovation Nursery & Garden Industry Victoria Nursery & Garden Industry of WA Nursery & Garden Industry of South Australia Nursery & Garden Industry Queensland Nursery & Garden Industry NSW & ACT

08.01.2022 Keep an eye on the phone for a call to support the 2020 Nursery Industry Statistics Survey. Growers are highly encouraged to get involved as it’s important that we can collate data and capture the market impact of our industry, especially throughout COVID-19. More information via https://bit.ly/2Fwor6X Hort Innovation Nursery & Garden Industry Victoria Nursery & Garden Industry of WA Nursery & Garden Industry of South Australia Nursery & Garden Industry NSW & ACT Nursery & Garden Industry Queensland

08.01.2022 The 2020 Nursery Industry Statistics survey is still underway, with greater participation needed from growers, nursery landscapers and retailers to accurately depict how valuable the Australian nursery industry is. Taking a maximum of 20 minutes to complete, surveys can be conducted over the phone or online. Read about its importance here: https://bit.ly/35fNlC8 Hort Innovation Nursery & Garden Industry Victoria Nursery & Garden Industry of WA Nursery & Garden Industry of South Australia Nursery & Garden Industry NSW & ACT Nursery & Garden Industry Queensland

07.01.2022 BIOSECURITY ALERT. Serpentine leafminer has been detected infesting field-grown vegetables in western Sydney. Plants damaged by this pest commonly suffer reduced yield and growth, and in some cases are completely destroyed. Growers are urged to remain vigilant with monitoring. Read more and find out how you should respond if signs of this pest are detected, at: https://bit.ly/3euG981 Greater Sydney Local Land Services NSW Department of Primary Industries

05.01.2022 NSW DPI and Local Land Services (LLS) will host a free online (Zoom) information session on Thursday, 3 December at 10.30-11.30am where they will provide an update regarding the current situation in NSW, the latest information and research relating to control and management techniques and the market access restrictions currently in place. Register here: https://zoom.us//regist/tJ0rcOuhpjkoHtURhtsYsHPSDbp9l0mKCB

03.01.2022 Grevillea ‘Orange Marmalade’ is a shrub variety originating in sunny Queensland, with its beautiful orange flowers making it the perfect addition to your backyard. Pop it in well-draining soil, don’t over-water and you’ll have yourself a fabulous plant that attracts bird and insect life. More via: https://bit.ly/3jUEnhD Hort Innovation Plant Life Balance

03.01.2022 The 2019/20 greenlife data survey is underway with growers, retailers and landscapers being randomly selected for participation. David Jakobs of Oasis Horticulture has a short message for businesses who receive a call from Down to Earth Research. If you are called upon to contribute, please support this important industry project. #industrystatistics #greenlifeindustry #GIA #datacollection Nursery & Garden Industry Queensland Nursery & Garden Industry NSW & ACT Nursery & Garden Industry of South Australia Nursery and Garden Industry of Tasmania @Nursery & Garden Industry Victoria Nursery & Garden Industry of WA

03.01.2022 Whilst it’s important for industry to read the latest levy-funded project updates, it’s also beneficial to hear how nursery businesses and utilising the research in practice. Check out the range of video case studies featuring production nurseries and their experiences with plant protection programs, natural disaster mitigation strategies and more. Watch via: https://bit.ly/3fbgKPH Hort Innovation

01.01.2022 Did you know that 62% of our urban places now have more green cover than in 2016? That’s one of the findings from the recently launched Where Will All The Trees Be report. For those that missed the recent webinar, some specific findings for industry will be shared shortly. In the meantime, check out the full report here: https://bit.ly/2Ja5yYT Hort Innovation

01.01.2022 The 2020 Nursery Industry Statistics Survey has officially kicked-off, with Down To Earth Research commencing collection last week. Growers are urged to participate if they receive a call, with information collected working to enhance planning and business decisions nationwide. https://bit.ly/2Fwor6X Hort Innovation Nursery & Garden Industry Victoria Nursery & Garden Industry of WA Nursery & Garden Industry of South Australia Nursery & Garden Industry NSW & ACT Nursery & Garden Industry Queensland