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AusGAP welcomes two new turf businesses
AusGAP is pleased to announce the inclusion of two new farms into the certification program. Rosemount Turf and All Turf Solutions, both in South East Queensland, have recently received AusGAP certification after working through the program for the past 12 months.
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ITGAP Inspection Training Update
In late May this year, Nick Dorney of AusGAP flew to Athens Georgia to carry out an ITGAP inspection training update and view some of the larger production farms of ITGAP certified turf products.
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AusGAP Certified growers submit Sir Walter samples for purity testing to ensure breeder certification
Now that plant breeder’s rights (PBR) on Sir Walter soft leaf buffalo has expired, Nick Dorney from AusGAP in conjunction with Lawn Solutions Australia (LSA), is running a series of DNA tests against the original Sir Walter foundation material.
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Sunnyside Instant Lawn – AusGAP Case Study
Sunnyside Instant lawn is run by Andrew Rowett who is a 3rd generation farmer who used to be in horticulture. Sunnyside started with 25 acres of turf and has now expanded out to up to 150 acres and now has 8 employees.
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AusGAP Independent Auditing Program kicks off 2018
AusGAP – the Australian Genetic Assured Purity Turf Accreditation Program, is a quality control system that has been adopted by some of Australia’s premier turf grass producers. It covers business compliance…
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Lawn Solutions Australia growers become fully certified
In a milestone for the turf industry, 41 of Lawn Solutions Australia’s nation-wide network of turf growers have now achieved the mandatory requirements to gain certification status under the AusGAP program.
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Certification growing behind the scenes
AusGAP is a ‘whole-of-chain’ turf quality assurance program, from early grow-in phase, right through to the delivery of the turf. With over 40 accredited members and applications now open, momentum is growing.
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Get advice for your project
AusGAP growers and staff can assist in the planning of site preparation and maintenance of your turf project. Send the details of your project to us and our team will provide free expertise and advice to assist you.
