Case Study - The Plantsmith

Описание: Working with nature to dramatically reduce chemical application has paid off for Simon Smith, who hasn’t used a non-organic pesticide spray for more than eight years at his production nursery, The Plantsmith, 25km from Darwin in Australia’s Top End.

The Plantsmith is also accredited under the best management practice program, Nursery Industry Accreditation Scheme, Australia (NIASA) and, more recently, EcoHort, which is and Environmental Management Program focused on production nurseries.

“In my experience, NIASA businesses are more profitable,” says owner Mr Simon Smith . “The Nursery Production Farm Management System – which includes both NIASA and EcoHort – has provided us with clear guidelines, to run the nursery in a more efficient, sustainable way, which has been positive for the business, our staff and our customers. Both programs have enabled us to make substantial improvements around the business such as nursery set up and plant nutrition - right through to staff training and plant dispatch logistics."

For more information on the programs visit www.nurseryproductionfms.com.au