Biosecurity, Pest & Disease
RIFA comparison map for June 2024 to July 2024 535.69 KB 3 downloads
Red Imported Fire Ant (RIFA) comparison map, which shows changes to the Interstate...Social and economic research report 1.43 MB 31 downloads
This report forms Milestone 104 of the project, NY18010 Ensuring Business Continuity...Case-study of the Nursery Production Industry 1.76 MB 38 downloads
This report forms Milestone 5 of the project, National grower-led surveillance system:...Review of social and economic impacts and business continuity 566.53 KB 23 downloads
This report forms Milestone 103 of the project, NY18010 Ensuring Business Continuity...Social and economic research findings during a production nursery biosecurity incursion 0.00 KB 15 downloads
The webinar presents the social and economic challenges for production nurseries...Disinfestation of Nursery Equipment and Surfaces 427.81 KB 204 downloads
Disinfestation of the various equipment and surfaces used in a production nursery...Sudden oak death 0.00 KB 38 downloads
This contingency plan provides background information on the pest biology and available...Soilborne root pathogens in production nurseries 0.00 KB 129 downloads
The purpose of this paper is to provide information on destructive soilborne fungal...Managing silverleaf whitefly in production nurseries 0.00 KB 63 downloads
Background and general biology In general, adult whiteflies are small (about 1 mm...Cylindrocladium diseases of nursery plants 0.00 KB 56 downloads
Various species of the fungus Cylindrocladium cause a wide range of destructive diseases...Water Weed Management 0.00 KB 41 downloads
Aquatic plants perform a number of beneficial functions in aquatic systems. They...Nursery Production Pest Monitoring, Inspection and Surveillance Methodology 0.00 KB 98 downloads
In 2013 NGIA commissioned a project to investigate statistically valid systems and...Nematodes in nurseries 0.00 KB 50 downloads
Nematodes are a diverse group of microscopic, non-segmented round worms that are...Myrtle Rust (Uredo rangelii) Management Plan 0.00 KB 95 downloads
Myrtle rust (Uredo rangelii) has the potential to infect all myrtaceous plants in...Herbivorous mites A pest management plan for production nurseries 0.00 KB 92 downloads
The purpose of this pest management plan is to provide production nurseries with...Mealybugs A pest of a different scale 0.00 KB 92 downloads
Mealybugs are a specific type of scale insect from the family Pseudococcidae. They...Production & Management
Growing Bench Design and Installation 315.98 KB 128 downloads
Constructing production nursery growing benches to the standard recognised and encouraged...Energy Savers Program An overview of energy use and cost savings in nurseries 1.55 MB 75 downloads
This article discusses the results of energy audits conducted by NGIQ for the QFF...Energy Savers Webinar 0.00 KB 57 downloads
This webinar is part of the QFF Energy Savers Plus Program Extension (ESPPE) funded...Growing Bed Design and Installation 451.55 KB 129 downloads
Constructing production growing beds to the standard recognised and encouraged under...Disinfestation of Nursery Equipment and Surfaces 427.81 KB 204 downloads
Disinfestation of the various equipment and surfaces used in a production nursery...Understanding and Managing Power Factor 525.09 KB 36 downloads
Power factor is the way electricity providers measure how efficiently electricity...BMP Growing Benches 0.00 KB 97 downloads
Constructing growing benches to the standard recognised and encouraged under the...BMP Growing Beds 0.00 KB 75 downloads
Constructing growing beds to the standard recognised and encouraged under the nursery...Production Potting 0.00 KB 162 downloads
The potting operation is a major component of most production nursery operations....Work Flow Efficiency 0.00 KB 83 downloads
To achieve maximum efficiency within a potting operation, and to minimise production...Weed Management 0.00 KB 88 downloads
Weeds or pest plants can have serious economic, environmental, and social impacts....Reading electricity meters 0.00 KB 19 downloads
While electricity meters are read regularly by energy providers, a knowledge of how...Energy Plans 0.00 KB 25 downloads
While energy efficiency in pumping systems is an important component in reducing...Windbreaks 0.00 KB 46 downloads
Reducing the impact of wind Few people involved in the nursery industry would...Property Planning 0.00 KB 65 downloads
The production of top quality container plants is dependent on the supply of a number...Potting Labour 0.00 KB 69 downloads
Research into the labour costs associated with the potting process, funded by the...Water & Irrigation
Drip Irrigation Layouts & Management 0.00 KB 188 downloads
Drip irrigation is an efficient method of applying water in containerised nursery...Management of Nursery Water Storages 1.69 MB 78 downloads
Maintaining the best possible water quality in a nursery water storage is essential...Designing Nursery Pumping Systems 758.96 KB 82 downloads
Nursery irrigation practices are energy intensive, requiring significant volumes...Installing, Operating and Assessing Nursery Pumping Systems 722.97 KB 63 downloads
Paying attention to the correct installation, operation and maintenance of a new...Queensland Water Act - 2021 2.62 MB 40 downloads
The availability of good quality irrigation water in sufficient quantities is necessary...Water Quality Testing in Production Nurseries 814.25 KB 100 downloads
Due to the large variations likely to be encountered in surface, underground or drainage...BioRemedy Water Quality Management Videos 0.00 KB 43 downloads
Effective management of water quality in nursery water storages is essential in providing...Water Retention 1.23 MB 72 downloads
‘Water retention efficiency’ is the capacity of a potting mix to retain water...Irrigation Systems in Action Field Day 2021 Handout 363.02 KB 87 downloads
There are a number of different irrigation system types used in production nurseries....Disinfestation of Irrigation Water 678.31 KB 86 downloads
Production nurseries require a water supply that is reliable, low cost and of excellent...Selecting Nursery Sprinklers 1,008.20 KB 152 downloads
The process of selecting a sprinkler and establishing an irrigation system for a...Selecting Pumps for Nursery Production 792.55 KB 43 downloads
Nursery irrigation pumping can consume considerable amounts of energy and be a significant...Waterwork Nursery Irrigation System Design Webinar 0.00 KB 51 downloads
Efficient irrigation systems deliver real economic benefits to a nursery. The aim...NGIQ Dripper & Spray Stake Selection Tool 51.33 KB 126 downloads
This tool calculates the Mean Application Rate (MAR) and appropriateness of a drip...Fertigation in Production Nurseries 849.79 KB 94 downloads
Description: Fertigation is the application of dissolved fertilisers through an irrigation...Bottom Watering Irrigation Systems 1.32 MB 117 downloads
Bottom watering systems are the most water efficient method of nursery irrigation....Growing Media
Growing Media for Container Production 1.23 MB 917 downloads
An understanding of the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of a growing...Calibrating Meters 0.00 KB 232 downloads
pH and Electrical Conductivity meters are extremely useful pieces of equipment used...Coir Video 0.00 KB 195 downloads
Coir, coir fibre pith or coconut fibre is a one hundred percent natural, sustainable...Growing Media Air Filled Porosity Testing 0.00 KB 803 downloads
Plant roots require air as well as water to remain healthy. The amount of air held...Growing Media Water Holding Capacity Testing 0.00 KB 560 downloads
Knowing the amount of water held within a growing media, referred to as Water Holding...Growing Media pH and EC Testing 0.00 KB 457 downloads
Knowing the pH and Electrical Conductivity or EC of your growing media can help you...Growing Media Wettability Testing 0.00 KB 258 downloads
The ability of a growing media to take up water effectively once it has dried out...Growing Media Water Holding Capacity & Wettability Testing 0.00 KB 548 downloads
The Water Holding Capacity (WHC) of a growing media measures the amount of water...Water Retention Efficiency of Growing Media 0.00 KB 265 downloads
Water retention efficiency (WRE) is a measure of the ability of a growing media to...Growing Media Physical Properties: 0.00 KB 640 downloads
Air filled porosity (AFP), water holding capacity (WHC), bulk density, shrinkage,...Growing Media pH and EC Testing: Method (for soil-less growing media) 0.00 KB 356 downloads
The pH measures the hydrogen ions in the growing media, while EC (electrical conductivity)...Growing Media pH and EC Testing 0.00 KB 154 downloads
The pH measures the hydrogen ions in the growing media, while EC (electrical conductivity)...Media pH Management, Liming Rates 0.00 KB 115 downloads
Understanding pH management starts with your choice of growing media components,...Some Organic Growing Media Components and their Characteristics 0.00 KB 216 downloads
In last week’s article we mentioned briefly that nurseries should have the correct...Will any growing media suffice to grow the best plants possible? 0.00 KB 136 downloads
the growing of plants there are fundamental aspects which need to be fulfilled to...Growing Media Physical Properties 0.00 KB 239 downloads
An understanding of the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of a growing...Case Studies
Shamrock Plants: Improving Nursery Production Efficiency 6.54 MB 68 downloads
Shamrock Plants is located at Carbrook in Brisbane's southern suburbs, with the business...Kingfisher Wholesale Nursery Best Management Practice Growing Area Construction 3.61 MB 97 downloads
Kingfisher Wholesale Nursery is located at Clagiraba in the Gold Coast hinterland,...Australis Plants: Improving Water & Pumping Efficiency 5.09 MB 25 downloads
Australis Plants is owned and operated by Greg O’Sullivan, and specializes in olive...Energy Savers Program An overview of energy use and cost savings in nurseries 1.55 MB 75 downloads
This article discusses the results of energy audits conducted by NGIQ for the QFF...Mackay Natural Environment Centre Best Management Practice Sprinkler Layouts 6 MB 30 downloads
The Mackay Natural Environment Centre (MNEC), located in North Mackay, is one of...Managing Water Storages Water Quality Case Study 0.00 KB 66 downloads
This video describes how using a biological water clarifier was used to improve water...Fitzroy Nurseries Best Management Practice Growing Area Construction 0.00 KB 45 downloads
Fitzroy Nurseries is a third generation nursery located at Pink Lilly on the Fitzroy...Ibrox Park Nursery Water savings from irrigation scheduling 0.00 KB 41 downloads
Ibrox Park Nursery is located at Burbank in the eastern suburbs of Brisbane, and...Recycling Benefits 0.00 KB 32 downloads
Benaraby Junction Nursery, located near Gladstone, is a production nursery supplying...Portable Weight Based Scheduling Tool 0.00 KB 31 downloads
The Portable Weight Based Scheduling Tool (PWBST) has been developed under...Nursery Production 0.00 KB 61 downloads
Tropical Exotics nursery is located at Ningi north of Brisbane and is owned by...Model for Best Practice 0.00 KB 53 downloads
Wallum Nursery is a wholesale Australian native plant nursery, specialising...Irrigation Upgrade 0.00 KB 29 downloads
Carbrook Nursery is situated on 4.4 hectares of land at Fischer Road at...Irrigation System Upgrade 0.00 KB 25 downloads
Logans Nursery is an established tree and shrub nursery located on Brisbane’s...Ground Water Storage 0.00 KB 21 downloads
Tingalpa Wholesale Nursery is situated on 25 acres at Sunnydene Road Capalaba...Bottom up Irrigation 0.00 KB 31 downloads
In 1976 Don and Daphne established Heatons Wholesale Fern Nursery at Nambour on Queensland’s...- 1
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