APPS PORTAL
Case Studies
Greenlife Industry Australia (formally NGIA) has, on industries behalf, championed the philosophy of continual improvement. Funding for research and industry development projects has continuously been sort. At the conclusion of the projects, the outcomes are best tested by having businesses agree to become a case study
Case studies are particularly important as they can demonstrate the adoption of the outcomes the research and industry development projects reached.
The case studies below are a valuable resource that can be used by businesses when investigating their own adoption of relevant research or industry development projects.
Documents
| Title↕ | Description↕ | Updated↓ |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Water And Storage Case Study 2013 | Case Study – Tingalpa Wholesale Nursery | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Early adopters, Cameron’s Nursery embodies plant health (June 2024) | Trailblazing business Cameron's Nursery was pioneering in sustainability in the early 1990s. Today, the Australian Plant Production Standard (APPS) programs help keep the business at the cutting edge of plant health. | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Mini tech skills enhancing operational efficiency at Oasis Horticulture (September 2024) | Oasis Horticulture is a leading producer of over 600 plant varieties including flowers, vegetables and houseplants. It operates facilities across Victoria and New South Wales. Renowned for its innovative and sustainable products, Oasis Horticulture meets the needs of both independent garden centres and major retailers like Bunnings. | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Jongs Nursery: setting the standard in ethical plant production (September 2024) | After establishing the foundational structure, the ownersof Jongs Nursery meticulously tested products and identified market gaps, crafting a unique and well-rounded product range. A key element of its operation is the Ethical Nursery Stock Specification (ENSS), part of the Nursery Industry Accreditation Scheme Australia (NIASA) Best Management Practices Guidelines, which sets a benchmark for ethical operations within the nursery supply chain. | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Overland Nurseries: raising the bar with NIASA Accreditation (March 2025) | Overland Nurseries have demonstrated over 50 years of excellence in garden plant supply, having been Nursery Industry Accreditation Scheme Australia (NIASA) accredited since 1997 for best management practices. | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Dracaena Farm Nursery: From family roots to industry leadership (December 2024) | In Beachmere, Queensland, Dracaena Farm Nursery has evolved from an emerging operation to a leader in Australia’s greenlife industry. The nursery is setting industry benchmarks with its commitment to excellence, environmental stewardship and innovation. Through third-party accreditations, cutting-edge biosecurity practices and a focus on staff development, the nursery is delivering exceptional plants while adapting to an evolving market. | 3 Feb 2026 |
| 110 years of progress at Yarralumla Nursery (February 2025) | Plants from Yarralumla Nursery have been at the heart of Canberra’s suburban landscapes for over 110 years, providing high-quality stock that shape the region’s green spaces. It has consistently delivered excellence in its products and also in its practices, by embedding Best Management Practices (BMP) into its operations. | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Meeting today’s needs, safeguarding tomorrow: Chislett Nursery’s commitment to excellence (December 2024) | As the greenlife sector evolves in response to environmental and market pressures, Chislett Nursery plays a pivotal role in Australia’s horticultural landscape. One of Chislett Nursery’s key achievements has been maintaining the Nursery Industry Accreditation Scheme (NIASA) certification. High-health propagation environments, precise watering schedules, and balanced nutrition are cornerstones of Chislett Nursery’s operations, aligning with the sector’s push for sustainable water and resource management. | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Big Leaf Wholesale Nursery building a legacy of sustainability through NIASA accreditation (November 2024) | At Big Leaf Wholesale Nursery, commitment to resilient management practices is a core philosophy. With the industry facing ongoing biosecurity challenges and an increased demand for the implementation of sustainable practices, the team recognises that the Nursery Industry Accreditation Scheme Australia (NIASA) provides a crucial framework to futureproof their business. | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Hills Transplants Nursery compliance with best practice helps achieve quality and reliability (December 2023) | By following best practices, Hills Transplants has gained a renowned level of quality and reliability in the market. This has enabled the company to operate sustainably and run efficiently and reliably. | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Best management practice helps Spring Creek seedling achieve its sustainability goals (September 2021) | Spring Creek Seedlings have allocated significant resources into investigating in ways to enhance production capacity by improving water use and energy cost efficiencies. | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Alpine Nurseries leading the way in tree stock (August 2024) | Alpine Nurseries commitment of “creating happiness through greenlife” focuses on producing high-quality tree stock while ensuring that each plant not only enhances the beauty of its surroundings but also meets high standards for long-term growth and success. | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Case Study - Trandos Hydroponic Growers, Pest Free Production | Case Study - Trandos Hydroponic Growers, Pest Free Production | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Case Study - Quality breed success at Touchwood Nursery | Case Study - Quality breed success at Touchwood Nursery | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Case Study - Success starts with a clean source, Eyles Citrus | Case Study - Success starts with a clean source, Eyles Citrus | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Irrigation Scheduling Case Study 2011 | Birdwood Nursery: Water Use Efficiency | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Model For Best Practice Case Study 2010 | Wallum Nurseries: A Model For Best Practice | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Irrigation Upgrade Case Study 2012 | Carbrook Nursery: Irrigation Upgrade | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Bottom-up-irrigation-Case Study-2012 | Bottom-up-irrigation-Case Study-2012 | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Irrigation System Upgrade Case Study 2009 | Logans Nursery Irrigation System Upgrade | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Aspley Nursery - Energy Efficiency | Aspley Nursery - Energy Efficiency | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Aspley Nursery - Irrigators Energy Savers Program Case Study | Aspley Nursery - Irrigators Energy Savers Program Case Study | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Jamberoo Native Nurseries - EcoHort Case Study | Jamberoo Native Nurseries - EcoHort Case Study | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Shamrock Plants Case Study | Shamrock Plants Case Study | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Managing Water Quality In Nursery Irrigation Water Storages 2016 | Managing Water Quality In Nursery Irrigation Water Storages 2016 | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Kingfisher Nursery BMP Growing Areas Case Study | Kingfisher Nursery BMP Growing Areas Case Study | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Fitzroy Nurseries BMP Growing Areas Case Study | Fitzroy Nurseries BMP Growing Areas Case Study | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Case Study - Wild Valley Propagation | Case Study - Wild Valley Propagation | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Case Study - Spring Creek Seedlings | Case Study - Spring Creek Seedlings | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Case Study - Mad about Plants | Case Study - Mad about Plants | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Case Study - Mackay Natural Environment Centre, Sprinkler BMP | Case Study - Mackay Natural Environment Centre, Sprinkler BMP | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Case Study - Ibrox Park, Irrigation Scheduling | Case Study - Ibrox Park, Irrigation Scheduling | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Case Study - Flourish Nursery | Case Study - Flourish Nursery | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Case Study - Fitzroy Nurseries, BMP Growing Areas | Case Study - Fitzroy Nurseries, BMP Growing Areas | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Case Study - Canopy Nursery | Case Study - Canopy Nursery | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Case Study - Big Leaf Nursery | Case Study - Big Leaf Nursery | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Case Study - Award Plants | Case Study - Award Plants | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Strategic research initiative a launch pad for greener healthier cities | Strategic research initiative a launch pad for greener healthier cities | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Proteaflora - BioSecure HACCP Case Study | Proteaflora - BioSecure HACCP Case Study | 3 Feb 2026 |
| FMS (now APPS) Case Study 2010 | Operating Under The Nursery Production Farm Management System | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Biosecurity Champions - Implementing a Plant Production System Reduces Biosecurity Risks – Marlborough Nursery (QLD) [VIDEO] | Marlborough Nursery (QLD) shares their experience in reducing their biosecurity risk and exposure through a 360° video telling the story through their eyes and sharing the belief and benefits associated with implementing and adopting a strong on-farm biosecurity program and how it helps manage plant pests and increases their ability to detect emergency plant pests early. | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Biosecurity Champions - Recovering from an Emergency Plant Pest Incursion – Trandos Hydroponic Growers, based in Perth (WA) [VIDEO] | Trandos Hydroponic Growers, based in Perth (WA), were significantly challenged during the incursion response to Tomato potato psyllid (TPP) from 2017 to 2019 with lost market access and reduced business opportunities until they turned it around through a structured biosecurity system and ‘Pest free Place of Production’ Certification. Danny Trandos walks you through this high health production nursery detailing how they mitigate biosecurity risk in this 360° video. | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Cameron's Nursery - Water management [VIDEO] | Cameron's Nursery - Water management [VIDEO] | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Case Study - Touchwood Nursery | This case study discusses the value of adhering to best practice plant protection programs such as NIASA, and provides practical guidance for how this could enhance customer confidence and drive greater business outcomes. It features John McDonald, National Biosecurity Manager, GIA and Ben Archibald, owner, Touchwood Nursery | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Biosecurity Champions - Biosecurity is a system – Pohlmans Nursery [VIDEO] | Pohlmans Nursery, based in the Queensland Lockyer Valley, have been an early adopter of the industry plant protection and biosecurity program (BioSecure HACCP) and have reaped the operational, efficiencies and financial rewards that underpin a productivity gain in the hundreds of thousands of dollars per year at the same time proactively addressing their overall biosecurity risk. The productivity gains associated with a structured plant protection program, for an average Australian production nursery, can amount to $60,000/year. | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Case Study - Benara Nurseries | Our latest case study discusses how research-based information delivered through the nursery levy funded marketing programs, can improve customer relationships and drive greater business results. It features Benara Nurseries’ sales and marketing manager, Carol Fudge and Director, Gavin James. | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Case Study - Oasis Horticulture | The nursery industry is vulnerable to natural disasters. This case study discusses the importance of implementing risk mitigation strategies to build resilience and ensure business continuity. It features David Jakobs, CEO, Oasis Horticulture, and Kerry Battersby, Recovery and Resilience Manager, NGIQ. | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Karen Brock - 2020 TAS AgriFutures Rural Women's Award Winner [VIDEO] | Karen Brock - 2020 TAS AgriFutures Rural Women's Award Winner [VIDEO] | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Scotsburn Nursery - EcoHort Case Study [VIDEO] | Scotsburn Nursery - EcoHort Case Study [VIDEO] | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Pohlmans - BioSecure HACCP Case Study [VIDEO] | Pohlmans - BioSecure HACCP Case Study [VIDEO] | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Pohlmans - BioSecure HACCP Case Study | Pohlmans - BioSecure HACCP Case Study | 7 Dec 2025 |