Business Improvement Programs
The
Nursery & Garden Industry Victoria has a strong commitment
to members to assist them developing their businesses.
Here you
will find information on some of these programs which are both
funded and support at a National level, and also those
initiatives instigated by us at State level.
The NGIV's accreditation schemes for wholesale and retail nurseries as well as for professional workers are some of NGIV’s most valued promotions. By obtaining accreditation members are not only guaranteed to run their businesses in the most effective way, but also to have an advantage over competitors when trying to attract customers. Accredited nurseries have the highest quality plants and services and most buyers prefer to deal with these nurseries.
Retail - AGCAS
The Australian Garden Centre Accreditation Scheme is the most effective business development tool for retailers available. It gives businesses access to information and useful tools to improve their professionalism in operating in such a competitive market. The outcomes of this help not only your bottom line, but also the development of the rest of the Nursery and Garden Industry.
Production Farm Management System - FMS
The Nursery Production farm management System (FMS) enables you to critically evaluate each component of your production nursery identifying areas of concern and manage the identified risks. It allows you to validate your business’s integrity within the supply chain through an indepenant auditing process across the disciplines of best practice, environment and biosecurity.
Production - FMS - NIASA
The Nursery Industry Accreditation Scheme is the best business development tool available to growers across the Nursery and Garden Industry. It aims to improve business operations through a set of Best Management Practice guidelines, assisting growers to ultimately produce quality plants under quality systems, which has direct postive effect on their bottom line.
Production - FMS - EcoHort
Nursery and Garden Industry Australia (NGIA) in partnership with Horticulture Australia Limited (HAL) have developed a set of guidelines that provide a systematic approach for production nurseries to assess their environmental and natural resource management responsibilities.
Production - FMS - Biosecure HACCP
BioSecure HACCP is the industry specific biosecurity program designed to assist growers in assessing their current and future pest, disease and weed risks, and guide businesses in the implementation of management strategies at critical control points.
CNP - Certified Nursery Professionals
The Certified Nursery Professional (CNP) program is the nursery & garden industry’s accreditation scheme for people. It recognises the professionalism and expertise of individuals and encourages the public to seek out businesses that employ Certified Nursery Professionals. It also emphasises the need for ongoing skills development.