How is new plant genetic testing saving growers money and time?

Through the following: 
1. Giving industry faster access to new genetics 
2. Importing a larger number of plants 
3. Increasing the profitability of plants through new genetics 

Find out more by listening to our guest Professor Roberto Barrero chat about his project 'Improving plant industry access to new genetics through faster and more accurate diagnostics using next generation sequencing (MT18005)'.

Let us know what you want to hear about next in the comments!

This project has been funded by Hort Innovation using nursery industry levies and funds from the Australian government.

Episode 18: What's up with plant genetics?

What is a levy? What is the nursery levy? How does it work? Why is it important?

Greenlife Industry Australia, CEO, Joanna Cave joins us to answers all of these questions and more as we discuss the ‘Nursery industry communications program’ (NY22000).

Have your say on the nursery levy here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GIANL

This project has been funded by Hort Innovation using nursery industry levies and funds from the Australian government.

Episode 19: What is the Nursery Levy?

What is the Nursery Industry Statistics Benchmarking Tool?
Why is it useful for nurseries when benchmarking themselves?
How can you access it?

ACIL Allen, Senior Consultant, Marshall Roberts joins us to discuss the benchmarking tool, and how it can help nurseries make more informed decisions about the future of their business.

To access the tool please contact info@greenlifeindustry.com.au

This project has been funded by Hort Innovation using the nursery research and development levy and funds from the Australian Government.

Episode 20: The 101 on the Nursery Industry Benchmarking Tool

Join us as we chat with the state and territory nursery organisations from VIC, NSW/ACT, SA and WA to find out what's happening across the country's greenlife industry. 

Timestamps:
0.25 to 4:44 - Craig Taberner, CEO of Nursery Garden Industry VIC
4:45 to 7:45 - Dannielle Chapman, Executive Officer of Nursery and Garden Industry SA
7:46 to 12:37 - Lisa Passmore, Executive Officer of Nursery and Garden Industry WA
12:38 to 18:06 - Anita Campbell, CEO of Nursery and Garden Industry NSW/ACT

Episode 21: What's growing on in the greenlife industry?

We chat to the AGIN network about all things urban greening.

Episode 22: Everything you need to know about urban greening

Cori Hodge, Director, FiftyFiveFive, joins us as we dive into the 2023 Nursery Consumer Usage and Attitudes Report, uncovering key trends and insights that shape the future of plant growing and consumer behavior. 

To access the the report please contact 
wendy.hubbard@horticulture.com.au

This project has been funded by Hort Innovation using the nursery research and development levy and funds from the Australian Government.

Episode 23: Inside the Consumer Nursery Report with Cori Hodge

Episode 24: The Critical Role of Extension Officers in Enhancing Biosecurity in Production Nurseries

In this episode of The Plant Pod, Ellie chats with Belinda Bean from Greener Spaces, Better Places and Tim Samson from Regen Nurseries about the exciting intersection of sustainability and urban green spaces. 

They dive into the importance of climate resilience, the latest trends in sustainable horticulture, and the role growers play in shaping a greener future. Belinda and Tim share valuable insights on how the greenlife industry is adapting to meet the challenges of a changing climate. 

Tune in to hear their expert perspectives and the innovative projects driving urban greening forward.

Episode 25: Urban greening through the lens of growers and experts

In this episode, we’ll dive into the upcoming Greenlife Industry Australia (GIA) ‘Stronger Together’ Greenlife Industry Conference, taking place on 20-21 February 2025 in Brisbane. We’ll explore why this event is essential for industry professionals, from the dynamic speaker lineup to invaluable networking opportunities, and why it’s the perfect chance to connect, learn, and grow within the industry.

Episode 26: Stronger Together: exploring the must-attend Greenlife Industry Conference for 2025

Episode 27: The next incursion: why it could start with you

Welcome to the Plant Pod.

The new podcast that brings the latest nursery R&D and marketing projects to life. 

This podcast has been brought to you by Hort Innovation using nursery industry levies and funds from the Australian Government. It is hosted by Greenlife Industry Australia and Dentsu Creative Public Relations.

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