Advertising Options
Reach Australia’s most engaged network of controlled-environment horticulture professionals. PCA connects growers, suppliers, researchers, and government through trusted channels that deliver real impact. With print, digital, and online advertising options, your brand will be front and centre with decision-makers across the industry.
Please note that for all advertising options, a limited number of ads per month/edition are available, and are available on a ‘first in – best dressed’ basis. All prices listed below are exclusive of GST. Goods and Services Tax (GST) applies to all advertisers including outside of Australia.
For advertising enquiries please contact us.
Soilless Australia Magazine
QuarterlyAustralia’s quarterly trade journal for all crops grown under any type of cover. Various ad sizes available.
Growing Undercover Newsletter
MonthlyPCA’s monthly e-newsletter designed to keep members and subscribers informed. Banner ad + news block packages available.
Website Banners
MonthlyThe PCA website is a highly visited, trusted source of information for the industry. Month long banner ads available.
Social Media Posts
Ad-HocThis members-only opportunity is a targeted, high-impact way to boost visibility for your business and reach engaged industry audiences.
Stand Alone eDMs
Ad-HocThis members-only opportunity is an efficient way to reach our extensive database to share information on your latest products or updates.
Why Advertise With Us?
Soilless Australia magazine is our premier publication, produced both as a high-quality print publication, and shared with members online. This publication has a long shelf life and wide readership reach, making it ideal for brand awareness building.
PCA’s flagship publication, Soilless Australia, is a quarterly magazine publication, with an edition going out at the start of each season – Autumn, Winter, Spring, and Summer. Produced both as a high-quality print publication, and shared with members online, this publication has a long shelf life and wide readership reach, making it ideal for brand awareness building. Each edition goes out to members across Australia, and internationally.
It has been read by the organisation’s members and those with a vested interest in the industry for more than two decades. The magazine continues to be at the forefront of news delivery. It contains information found in no other publication including the latest industry news, technical data, current research, and upcoming events. It is an easy way to keep up-to-date with developments in the industry.
Since its inception, Soilless magazine has undergone several transformations to ensure a high-quality product for subscribers, sponsors and advertisers.
| DEADLINES | Autumn 2026 | Winter 2026 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bookings | 2 February | 4 May | 3 August | 2 November |
| Artwork | 13 February | 15 May | 14 August | 13 November |
| Distribution | 27 February | 29 May | 28 August | 27 November |
| ADVERT SIZE (W x H, mm) | Member | Non-Member |
|---|---|---|
| Full Page (190 x 275) | 1 Issue $820ea 4 Issues $750ea | 1 Issue $1025ea 4 Issues $940ea |
| Half Page Horizontal (190 x 130) | 1 Issue $420ea 4 Issues $380ea | 1 Issue $525ea 4 Issues $475ea |
| Half Page Vertical (90 x 275) | 1 Issue $420ea 4 Issues $380ea | 1 Issue $525ea 4 Issues $475ea |
| Third Page Horizontal (190 x 90) | 1 Issue $375ea 4 Issues $340ea | 1 Issue $470ea 4 Issues $425ea |
| Eighth Page (90 x 70) | 1 Issue $160ea 4 Issues $150ea | 1 Issue $200ea 4 Issues $190ea |
| Quarter Page Vertical (90 x 130) | 1 Issue $360ea 4 Issues $320ea | 1 Issue $450ea 4 Issues $400ea |
| PREFERRED POSITIONS | Autumn 2026 |
|---|---|
| Inside Front Cover | + 20% |
| Back Cover | + 20% |
| Inside Back Cover | + 10% |
| Page 3 | + 10% |
| Page 5 | + 10% |
| Right-Hand Pages | + 5% |
Want your image on the cover? Use the submission form to enter into the competition! The winner gets their image featured on the cover on a Soilless Australia magazine, with their logo and acknowledgement noted in the contents page.
CONTACT DETAILS
Editorial: contributions are very welcome and will be published at the editor’s discretion. Contact Jennifer Stackhouse, editor@protectedcropping.net.au, 0488 047 011.
Graphic design: need help designing your ad? Contact Richard Deverell, richard@devdesign.com.au
Design costs are not included in advertising costs and will be invoiced directly by Dev Design & Creative.
Growing Undercover is PCA’s monthly e-newsletter designed to keep members and subscribers informed about issues relevant to the protected cropping industry. It also includes details of upcoming local, national and international events specifically related to the industry. It is released monthly to members and subscribers via email as a digital publication, and is the perfect vehicle to share your important updates with a highly engaged PC-focused audience.
| Allied Trade Member | Allied Trade Non-Member | Grower, NFP, Industry Body, Other |
|---|---|---|
| $195 per edition/ad | $395 per edition/ad | Contact us |
Growing Undercover advertising includes:
- 1 banner ad – linkable to your website or editorial (image size: 1210 x 400px)
- 1 news item – linkable to your website or editorial (image size: 1150 x 1550px)
The PCA website is dynamic and highly visited as a trusted source of information for the industry. This is the perfect vehicle to herald your support for the sector, and raise your brand awareness.
| Allied Trade Member | Allied Trade Non-Member | Grower, NFP, Industry Body, Other |
|---|---|---|
| $195 per month/ad | Members Only – Join Now | Contact us |
Website advertising includes:
- 1 month-long banner ad (image size: 1920 x 295px) on the PCA website homepage
This members-only opportunity is a targeted, high-impact way to boost visibility for your business and reach engaged industry audiences.
| Allied Trade Member | Allied Trade Non-Member | Grower, NFP, Industry Body, Other |
|---|---|---|
| $55 per post/ad | Members Only – Join Now | Contact us |
Social media advertising includes:
- 1 post on PCA’s Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook
- 1 story post on PCA’s Instagram and Facebook
This members-only opportunity is an efficient way to reach our extensive database to share information on your latest products or updates. EDMs can be sent to all PCA members and subscribers (like the newsletter), or to targeted demographics within our membership.
| Allied Trade Member | Allied Trade Non-Member | Grower, NFP, Industry Body, Other |
|---|---|---|
| $195 per eDM/ad | Members Only – Join Now | Contact us |