Greenlife Industry Australia

The Nursery Industry Statistics survey is still running, and we need your input! Your data means we can capture a picture of the production nursery industry, you can compare your business to others, and we can be backed up by robust data when advocating for you. As part of the supply chain survey, we’re also asking for input from landscapers and retailers. So, please keep an eye out for contact from the interview team. If you’re interested in participating for the first time, please contact Dan Watson at daniel@dter.com.au Learn what to expect from the survey: https://lnkd.in/gc5wRnmM

Have you got your tickets to the GIA ‘Stronger Together’ 2025 conference? As well as great speakers, a jam-packed program, behind-the-scenes nursery tours and excursions, we’re excited to welcome you to an evening boat cruise along the Brisbane River! Just one of our networking events, the boat cruise will give you the chance to dress up, catch up, eat and raise a glass (or two) against the beautiful backdrop of Brisbane’s skyline. Get ready for an evening of great views and great conversations. We can’t wait to see you there. Get your tickets at https://lnkd.in/gntEP8EU #strongertogether25

Sustainability is more than a buzzword. It’s an essential commitment for businesses wanting to be industry leaders.   If you’re keen to brush up on your sustainability knowledge, why not attend our webinar on December 19?   We’ll dive into: 🟢  an overview of sustainability in the nursery industry 🟢  how a new framework can help growers track their sustainability commitments 🟢 how Australian Government commitments are expected to change, and how this might affect your production nursery. Register for the webinar: https://lnkd.in/evq76WSV We’re also keen to hear your thoughts on sustainability. Let us know what’s important to you in our five-minute survey. https://lnkd.in/gz2SBXd4

Exciting news!   At the Nursery & Garden Industry Queensland 90 Year Gala Dinner & Awards Night on 15 November, GIA’s Principal Extension Officer, Barry Naylor was honoured with life membership in recognition of his long and devoted service to Queensland’s greenlife industry.   Congratulations, Barry.

Are you interested in helping deliver valuable research and shaping the next benchmarking tool? Our annual statistics survey is the perfect opportunity! If you’ve participated before, we may invite you to participate again – so keep an eye out for a call/email from the interview team. If you’re keen to participate for the first time, reach out to Dan on 0409 775 552 or at daniel@dter.com.au   Learn about the power of your stats: https://lnkd.in/gc5wRnmM

What does sustainable production mean to you? Take our five-minute, anonymous survey to help us understand industry’s key priorities in sustainability. Your answers will help us to develop information resources for the greenlife industry. Share your thoughts: https://lnkd.in/gz2SBXd4

If you’re a GIA member, you should have received an email today from GIA Chief Operating Officer and Company Secretary, Alina Sedmak, notifying you of GIA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be held on Thursday, 21 November 2024, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm (AEDT).   If you have any questions about this year’s AGM, please reach out to Alina directly at alina.sedmak@greenlifeindustry.com.au.   We look forward to welcoming you to this year’s AGM!

Our annual statistics survey is now underway! Each year we randomly sample production nurseries across Australia to deliver valuable research to the greenlife industry. ✨ 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙚? ●Your data helps produce the benchmarking tool which you can use to compare your business to others across the country ●It also means we have data to back us up when we’re advocating for industry. ✨𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙚 If you’ve participated before, we might invite you to participate again. So, keep an eye out for a call/email from the interview team. If you’re keen to participate for the first time, get in touch with Dan from Down to Earth Research on 0409 775 552 or at daniel@dter.com.au ✨ 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙄 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚? For info on the statistics projects and what to expect from the survey, visit https://lnkd.in/gc5wRnmM

HAPPENING TOMORROW Keen to use smart sensors but don’t know where to start? Join us for a free webinar tomorrow to learn how to use smart sensors to monitor growing environments and water quality, and learn what to consider when choosing the right system for you. Date: Thursday 17 October Time: 1–2PM AEST Register: https://lnkd.in/gq6_tyW8

⏰LAST CHANCE⏰ Early bird tickets close at midnight - don’t miss out. The GIA conference is your chance to eat, drink and connect. Did we mention an evening river cruise, gala dinner and unparalleled networking opportunities? Get your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/gntEP8EU