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| 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. | 7 Dec 2025 |
| 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. | 7 Dec 2025 |
| 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. | 7 Dec 2025 |
| 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. | 7 Dec 2025 |
| 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. | 7 Dec 2025 |
| 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. | 7 Dec 2025 |
| 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. | 7 Dec 2025 |
| 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. | 7 Dec 2025 |
| 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. | 7 Dec 2025 |
| 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. | 7 Dec 2025 |
| 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. | 7 Dec 2025 |
| Case Study - Trandos Hydroponic Growers, Pest Free Production | Case Study - Trandos Hydroponic Growers, Pest Free Production | 7 Dec 2025 |
| Case Study - Quality breed success at Touchwood Nursery | Case Study - Quality breed success at Touchwood Nursery | 7 Dec 2025 |
| Case Study - Success starts with a clean source, Eyles Citrus | Case Study - Success starts with a clean source, Eyles Citrus | 7 Dec 2025 |
| Pohlmans - BioSecure HACCP Case Study | Pohlmans - BioSecure HACCP Case Study | 7 Dec 2025 |