SOUTH AFRICA EXCHANGEE WINNERS 2023 - SIZWE NDABENI, SHADOWLANDS WHOLESALE NURSERY, SOUTH AFRICA & STEPHANIE HASTIE, TAFE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA

SOUTH AFRICA EXCHANGEE WINNERS 2024 - NOSIPHO NDLOVU, SANBI SOUTH AFRICA & JOSHUA TAYLOR, PENINSULA GROWERS, VIC


GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG PROPAGATOR

IPPS SOUTH AFRICAN EXCHANGE 2025

For the opportunity of a lifetime, it is time to apply for the nineteenth South African Exchange Program.

This was established by Australian IPPS and South Africa IPPS to give young propagators, at the start of their career, the opportunity to gain experience of each others industry and to build a better understanding of each country.

In February/March 2025 the young propagator chosen will spend approximately 3-4 weeks in South Africa, hosted by local Nurserymen, where he/she will work and visit other nurseries and places of interest in South Africa, including tourist venues, plus attend their IPPS Conference in Worcestor from 25th to 28th March 2025 - Theme: 'Cultivating tomorrow's Horticulture: Innovation and Growth' .

The program as usual is sponsored by Australia and South Africa IPPS.

Come and join South Africa Regions International Conference at the Southern tip of Africa for an IPPS experience of a lifetime!

Long Tour: TBA
Short Tour: TBA

The short Tour includes the Southern Africa Annual Conference.

 After the trip the chosen propagator will be expected to attend the Australian IPPS Conference in CAIRNS, QLD from 28th to 31st May 2025 to talk about his/her wonderful experience.

Now that you are thinking about this experience or you know someone who may be suitable, check the following to make sure of eligibility:-

  • You must be just starting your career of propagating and growing plants.
  • You must be able to travel to South Africa in February/March 2025 and attend our May Conference in 2025 in CAIRNS, QLD.
  • Your employer must support this application and your time off work.
  • You must be prepared to make notes and take photographs of your great experience and report back to Australian IPPS Conference in 2025.

If all of the above suits you and you would like to be hosted (at no cost to you, except spending money) in South Africa to gain great knowledge, experience the lifestyle and great sights of South Africa, then tell us about your background in Horticulture, including training and work experience and send the application form which is available on the IPPS website www.ipps.org.   Applications for 2025 are NOW OPEN and will close on 31st January 2025.  Successful application for 2024 was Joshua Taylor from Peninsula Growers, VIC.  Josh gave a presentation on his experience in South Africa at this years conference in Ballina.  Successful applicant for 2023 was Stephanie Hastie from TAFESA.

Still not sure, then read about the 2019 South Africa Exchangee, Elmien Coetser (South Africa) comments in the Winter edition (Issue 62) or Brayden Fitzpatrick (South Africa Exchangee 2019 – Winter Issue 62) of “The Propagator’ on the IPPS website www.ipps.org or speak to any of the previous exchangees to help you decide to take the opportunity of being an ambassador for Australian IPPS.

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