Companion Volumes
The Australian Plant Production Standard (APPS) – formerly the Nursery Production Farm Management System (NPFMS) – is the overarching framework binding the Australian nursery industry’s Best Management Practice (BMP), Environmental and natural resource management and Biosecurity programs into a cohesive interlocked support system for Australian production nurseries.
The APPS and associated intellectual property are owned by Greenlife Industry Australia (GIA). The linking under a national framework, has been in operation nationally since 2009, bringing together the on-farm programs including NIASA BMP 1993, EcoHort 2006 and BioSecure HACCP 2008. It is considered a vital and valuable resource for the Australian nursery industry.
The following guides can be considered companion volumes to the NIASA, EcoHort and BioSecure HACCP plant protection manuals and provide more in-depth information which will be of use to growers and production nursery staff.
Documents
| Title↕ | Description↕ | Updated↓ |
|---|---|---|
| Best Practice Manual For Pesticide Application | Best Practice Manual For Pesticide Application | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Nursery Pesticide Management Diary: FULL RESOURCE | This Excel resource provides a number of spreadsheets that allow the user to enter data for the management of their pesticide usage in plant production, including tools for logging spray applications, tracking calibration procedures, and more. | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Water Management Best Practice Guidelines | Water Management Best Practice Guidelines | 3 Feb 2026 |
| EcoHort: Establishing your environmental credentials | EcoHort certification is the gold-standard for greenlife business sustainability, emphasising sound environmental practices, including using resources. sustainably. This Nursery Paper outlines what sets EcoHort apart in helping businesses address risk areas and establishing sound environmental credentials. | 3 Feb 2026 |
| National Plant Labelling Guidelines | The National Plant Labelling Guidelines were updated in 2023 by Greenlife Industry Australia and aim to provide clear guidance in relation to the content of labels used on plants and how plant information is conveyed to the market. The document also supports the efforts of regulators to address market access and issues associated with invasive and potentially harmful plants. The aim is to provide a standard of acceptable and recommended guidelines for the greenlife industry to adopt in preparation of labels and marketing material. | 3 Feb 2026 |