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Darwin 2010 – get in early for flights!
The 2010 Nursery & Garden Industry National Conference will be held in Darwin from April 19 to 22. As Darwin is a sought-after holiday location, cheap deals on flights will go quickly, so book now to get a good price!
Look out for information about the 2010 Conference program in the next edition of eCommPost, NGIA Clippings or the NGIA website www.ngia.com.au
Note: The 2010 NGI Awards Gala Dinner will be held on April 22, 2010 in conjunction with the NGI Conference.
Nursery & Garden Industry releases Environmental Sustainability Position
Nursery & Garden Industry Australia (NGIA) is pleased to announce the release of the industry’s Environmental Sustainability Position.
Industry careers showcase in ACT
Recently year 9, 10 and 11 students in Canberra were exposed to the exciting world of Horticulture via a presentation and tour organised by the ACT Student Industry Program (an organisation funded by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations).
Online national invasive plants questionnaire - where does your business stand?
Following part one of the national invasive plants survey, Nursery & Garden Industry Australia (NGIA) is requesting vital Industry participation in an online questionnaire to gauge how familiar Industry businesses are with invasive plant issues.
Don’t miss out on Floriade!
Floriade – the largest flower festival in the Southern Hemisphere with over one million bulbs and annuals, launched for 2009 on September 12 and runs for an entire month. This year the theme is Mind, Body and Soul. Entry is free for the general festival and tickets are $20 per adult and $10 per child for the NightFest.
Sponsor packages for our loyal exhibitors
If you want your business to be involved in the 2010 Nursery & Garden Industry National Conference, have a look at the Bronze Sponsor packages specifically tailored for past exhibitors.
Industry Careers Program exposes itself to a wider audience
NGIA’s National Training Manager, Fiona Kelly, has been given a valuable ‘guest blogger’ spot on the SkillsOne website for one week in September.
September Clippings
In September Clippings:
Be part of the Industry's spring campaign!
Industry's spring campaign for 2009 is 'Plant a living asset'. The campaign has been developed to encourage consumers to get down to their local garden centre, get out in the garden and grow their own produce.
September Nursery Paper
In this Nursery Paper Grant Dalwood, Nursery & Garden Industry South Australia (NGISA) Industry Development Officer (IDO) discusses plant health in Australia and the newly implemented South Australia Plant Health Act 2009 and how it affects those who are both exporting to and importing into South Australia.
