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Extension + accreditation

Two different services. Both here to help your nursery thrive.

  • Extension – levy-funded and free to you. Our extension team can help solve production problems, boost biosecurity, save time and cut costs with practical, on-farm advice.

  • Accreditation – a separate, not-for-profit program. Achieving accreditation shows your customers and suppliers you meet trusted national standards, opening doors to new markets and stronger credibility.

Different funding, different focus – but both designed to make your business stronger, safer and more profitable.

The extension network Accreditation
Why not connect with an Extension Officer? This service could save you thousands.
Accreditation portal
Think of the extension officer as the guide and the APPS best practice manuals as the maps – together, they help you grow smarter, safer, stronger – and more profitable.
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John McDonald, Director RDE and Biosecurity, Greenlife Industry Australia
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The GIA Extension Project makes your nursery life easier, safer and more sustainable.

Technical support from Extension Officers

Our team of Extension Officers is here to help you succeed. This service is funded through the nursery levy, so there’s no extra cost to your business.

Best for: growers looking for practical help, advice or troubleshooting on site

Benefits

  • Free for levy-paying growers – no catch
  • Personalised, on-the-ground support
  • Advice on pests, media, systems, irrigation and more
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It's one of your levy funded programs, it's practical and it's made for growers. If you are not engaging with your local extension officer, you are leaving value on the table.
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Colin Hunt, Extension Officer NSW & northern VIC, Greenlife Industry Australia

Accreditation and best practice programs

Best for: growers who want to improve plant quality, gain market access or boost their reputation

Benefits

  • Improve production efficiency and consistency
  • Strengthen your environmental and biosecurity practices
  • Boost your credibility, decision making and bottom line

You can start with one or build towards all three. Each step improves your systems, boosts your credibility and puts you ahead of the curve.

👉 Learn more about APPS and accreditation.

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APPS is the world's leading production nursery risk management, designed and managed by local experts for Australian conditions. Why not join the growers increasing their profits by consistently growing high quality products with fewer losses?
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Simon Smith, Deputy Chair, Greenlife Industry Australia
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Looking for more?

Take the next step with resources designed to make running your nursery easier and more profitable:

  • The Accreditation portal – everything you need to understand the programs, start your application and show customers you meet trusted national standards.
  • The Technical Library – practical guides, checklists and reference tools to save time, cut risk and improve plant health.
Accreditation portal Technical library

What’s next?

➡️ To find out more about extension, best practice and accreditation, or to get started: