Monday, 10 May 2021

The Greenlife Industry Australia careers hub is now live, providing business owners and job seekers with a suite of resources which outline the opportunities available within the nursery industry.

Like many agricultural industries, the greenlife industry faces several challenges that impact its ability to attract and retain both a new and experienced workforce including unfamiliarity with career pathways, perceived lower wages and available education.

The hub which is a result of levy funded project ‘Developing Nursery Career Pathways’ (NY19006) is tackling these challenges head on by providing detailed information on the benefits of working in the industry, career pathways and educational and vocational opportunities. More

Wednesday, 5 May 2021

Expressions of interest are open for women within the horticulture sector to apply for leadership development scholarships.

The program aims to equip women with the skills and tools needed to accelerate their career and become leaders in horticulture. More

Monday, 3 May 2021

The Which Plant Where online plant selector tool is about to complete its beta version, which will enable users to select the best plants against a range of criteria with a long-term focus on climate suitability and sustainability.

This will be integral to future planning of urban green spaces, to ensure that plant types selected will survive in changing climatic conditions.

The project team are seeking select individuals to test and provide feedback on the beta version of the tool from 30 April to 15 May 2021. More

Friday, 23 April 2021

Hort Connections is back and registrations for the 2021 event are now open!

The event will run from Monday, 7 June to Wednesday, 9 June at the Brisbane Convention Centre in Queensland.

The conference will spotlight the important role that horticulture plays in human nutrition, health, and global food security for the horticulture industry. More

Wednesday, 21 April 2021

Join us for a webinar to unveil the updated Nursery Industry Benchmarking Tool and provide a practical demonstration for interested growers.

Key details

Date: Tuesday, 4 May

Time: 12:00pm – 12:30pm (AEST)

Register here. More