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Landscape Australlia Expo 2008
The Landscape Australia Exhibition and Conference is on in Brisbane from May 14 to 16, Sydney from July 23 to 25 and Melbourne from August 27 to 29. Make the most of these three excellent opportunities to showcase your product, as well as network and find out more about what your industry has to offer.
For more information go to www.landscapeexpo.com.au
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Entries now open for the 2009 Nursery & Garden Industry Awards
The 2009 Nursery & Garden Industry Awards open for entries on May 19, 2008 and will once again provide a sturdy benchmark of excellence in which industry businesses and professionals strive to achieve.
World Environment day encourages the purchase of more green-life
World Environment Day is on June 5, and Nursery & Garden Industry Australia (NGIA) is providing a unique opportunity to participate in the industry World Environment Day promotion throughout the month of June
National Training Package – Your input is vital!
The Agri-Food Industry Skills Council (AFISC) is one of 10 Industry Skills Councils established to provide accurate industry intelligence on current and future skill needs and training requirements. The council's funding principally is provided by the Australian Government through the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
Reinstatement of Agriculture and Horticulture Apprenticeship incentives
The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, has confirmed that the Tools for your Trade and Apprenticeship Training (Fee) Voucher will be retained.
Water issues continue to dominate
Despite the wettest April in NSW in more than 50 years, water supply issues are a major concern for many growers and retailers around the country.
Government Quarantine and Biosecurity Review
NGIA has made a submission to the Government’s Biosecurity and Quarantine Review
** Diary Note **
The 2009 Nursery & Garden Industry National Conference will take place from Tuesday February 17 to Thursday February 19, 2009 at the National Convention Centre, Canberra.
Held in Australia’s capital, the 2009 National Conference will be an excellent opportunity for our industry to stand up and be noticed by government officials – so make sure you mark it in your diary!
