What's new?
Industry careers program - coming soon!
Keep your eye out for the launch of the new NGIA Industry Careers program due to commence in August 08. If the younger generation won’t come to us – we will go to them!
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Landscape Australia Expo - Sydney
The fourth annual Landscape Expo - Sydney is just around the corner, July 23 to 25. With just under four weeks to go there is a great vibe surrounding this year’s event.
Changing perceptions
There is a perception that suggests that many of those who work in the nursery and garden industry are not ‘professionals’, do not require technical education and/or lack specialised skills.
How does the industry change this unjust perception, and in turn, endeavour to increase salaries; business success; keep up-to-date with current trends and practices; make attractive the industry as a career choice; and retain personnel?
Environmental scan of the agri-food industries
The Agri-Food Industry Skills Council is releasing its Agri-Food Environmental Scan as part of its obligations under the new Skilling Australia for the Future policy.
Are you an exporter?
If so, the 2009 Nursery & Garden Industry Awards are a great opportunity for you to gain national recognition as industry’s best, as well as review business progress and identify areas of improvement.
Merger of rural training packages - update
The Rural Production (RTE03), Amenity Horticulture (RTF03) and Conservation and Land Management (RTD03) Training Packages are being merged into a single Training Package (AHC08).
Supermarket green watch
Supermarket items make all sorts of green claims - sustainable, natural, recycled, biodegradable - should you trust them?
CLICK HERE to view the article "Supermarket Green Watch" as found at www.choice.com.au
2008 Landscape Design Awards
Congratulations to the winners of the 2008 Lanscape Design Awards.
View article to see the list of winners
