The Nursery & Garden Industry, NSW & ACT (NGINA) is the peak representative body for the Nursery & Garden Industry in NSW & ACT and consists of members from many different sectors of the industry.The industry nationally generates in excess of $5.5 billion annually and employs over 45,000 people. The industry is the key communication point for consumers and gardeners who 'manage the greenlife' on over 50% of the urban land in Australia, that is the land that supports over 80% of the Australian population.The NGINA is committed to creating opportunities to enable its members to be profitable, professional and secure in their businesses. Membership provides a strategic and competitive advantage through access to the very best training, information, representation, education and networking opportunities designed for the nursery and garden industry.

SULE – Agent Connect offers an easier way to buy, sell or lease property. We act as a conduit between our clients (buyers, seller and landlords) and the real estate agent to create greater transparency and trust between both parties. SULE analyses the best sales agents in the local area, shortlisting a panel of 2 or 3 agents. We will negotiate a competitive commission and if desired we can review marketing expenses presented by the chosen agent, as well as offers from buyers.We offer a cash rebate on settlement of a property transaction or signed lease agreement.

Craig is currently the Marketing Manager for the Mango, Sweet Potato, Papaya, Onion and Chestnut Industries. Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited (Hort Innovation) is a not-for-profit, industry-owned company. It works in partnership with Australia’s horticulture industries to invest in research, development and marketing programs that provide benefit to industry and the wider community.Hort Innovation invests approximately $120 million annually in programs designed to align with the strategic investment priorities of Australia’s horticulture industries and the Australian Government’s Rural Research and Development priorities.As part of the Australian Government’s commitment to rural research and development, horticulture industries can access matching Commonwealth funding through Hort Innovation for research and development activities.

Commercialisation of new fruit varieties for various horticultural industries. Also included new plant releases for the nursery industry.www.anfic.com.auwww.plantnet.com.au

Sourcing new vegetable varieties and postharvest equipment for farming operations in Myanmar. Suntree Agricultural Produce grew and marketed vegetable varieties into South East Asia including Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.My role as MD / Company Secretary in Australia was purely administrative for the purpose of forming an interantional company in Australia. Main operations and management were based and worked out of Myanmar

PR and Communications company representing the agricultural and horticultural sectors.

PK's Garden Maintenance was a Landscape company that I purchased in 1996. Company was sold in 2001.