Building soil health in north Queensland
In November 2025, growers, agronomists and advisors came together in Ayr, north Queensland, for a hands-on soil health field walk ...
A closer look at soil health on National Agriculture Day
As part of National Agriculture Day, Umberto Calvo and Ryan Hall headed out to the project’s Local Land Services demonstration ...
New melon demonstration site in central Australia
A new melon demonstration site in Ali Curung in central Australia is exploring how cover crops can be used alongside ...
Evaluating cover crops and biostimulants for healthier melon soils in Ayr, north Queensland
A new Soil Wealth ICP demonstration site at the Department of Primary Industries’ Ayr Research Facility in north Queensland is ...
Cover crops and reduced tillage at the LLS demonstration farm
In 2024, the Soil Wealth ICP project started a two-year collaboration with the New South Wales Local Land Services ...
From theory to the paddock: The 2025 soil biology masterclass
In late August, 2025 growers and agronomists from across New South Wales, Tasmania and Queensland took part in a two-day ...
Improving input efficiency in capsicum production: Second-phase demonstration trial underway in Bundaberg
A collaborative demonstration trial underway in Moorland, near Bundaberg, Queensland, is continuing to explore how real-time monitoring and refined management ...
New melon demonstration site tests cover crops and biodegradable mulches
Melon growers often rely on black plastic mulch to suppress weeds and conserve soil moisture. A new trial is underway ...
How do you know if your soil is healthy?
Healthy soils are the foundation of productive and resilient farming systems. When well managed, soil supports high yields, quality ...
New melon demonstration site established at Daintree Fresh
Soil Wealth ICP team members Sophia Thach and Umberto Calvo recently visited Daintree Fresh, a rockmelon and watermelon farm in ...
Soil health and tillage practices on show at Richmond, NSW
A collaborative demonstration trial at LLS Riverfarm (Richmond, NSW) is exploring practical ways for vegetable growers to improve soil health ...
Lockyer Valley, Queensland, study tour: recap and reflections
Following the successful study tour to New Zealand last year, AHR’s Sophia Thach and Stephane Tabone hosted Vegetables NZ and ...