Your Turfgrass Purity Assurance THE AUSTRALIAN TURF CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Want to know what AusGAP is all about? To give a different perspective on Australia’s leading turf certification program we asked a local producer that is AusGAP certified, a landscaping contract manager, and a sports turf consultant to reflect on the impact AusGAP has on their daily work.
with turf that is visually free of pests, weeds, and disease and is true to type.
guidelines for both business and turf standards for the turf grower to adhere to.
AusGAP Certified turf is produced under the best industry practices from start to finish. This ensures that all steps along the chain are carried out in accordance with AusGAP protocols and standards along with state and federal requirements.
These guidelines can be broken down to 5 main components:
AusGAP is Australia’s leading turf certification program working with the country’s leading turfgrass producers to provide genetically pure and true to type grass varieties. AusGAP work in collaboration with the turf producer and the client to ensure every project is supplied
AusGAP Certified Turf AusGAP turfgrass varieties are exclusive to producers that are AusGAP compliant. It can take a turf producer up to 12 months to become AusGAP compliant. The program includes a rigorous set of
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Business and farm regulatory compliance Environmental Stewardship Turfgrass genetic purity practices Customer service and satisfaction Staff welfare and safety
Geoff Hatton from Cobbitty Lawn Turf Manager of Cobbitty Lawn Turf Geoff Hatton is a second-generation turf farmer and sports field constructor. Geoff is a passionate
