Innovation

Narromine Transplants has always been innovative in its approach to producing the best quality planting material available.
Our innovations include:

  • Introducing Speedling® trays into Australia from South Africa specifically for use in forestry.
  • Adopting the Hiko V93, 40 cell forestry seedling tray which has now become the de facto standard for most Australian forestry companies.
  • Producing the first containerised forestry seedlings for sale to Australian Forest Industries at Myrtleford, Victoria in 1995.
  • Developing a system using sophisticated sowing machinery along with the use of 512 cell plug cells, to ensure high rates of germination and seedling uniformity.
  • Developing techniques for the successful propagation of clonal material - our technique is unique worldwide, and has set the standards for clonal forestry production in Australia.
  • Developing clonal rescue techniques for commercial forestry for the rescue and creation of new clones from the field.
  • Use of mechanical transplanters to reduce our seasonal workforce and cost to clients.
  • Developing seed treatment techniquies to ensure standardised germination periods.