Weathering the storm with precision ag
As the cost of production continues to rise and water quality becomes an increasing issue for vegetable growers across ...
Seasonal climate outlook for vegetable growing regions – February to April 2021
Wet and warm weather continues in 2021. Most vegetable regions are likely to see warmer and wetter than average ...
Managing soil health in Werribee South
Victoria’s Werribee South vegetable growing region predominately produces brassicas and leafy greens. A relatively high salt concentration in irrigation ...
Integrated weed management – Nutgrass (Cyperus rotundus)
Nutgrass (Cyperus rotundus), also known as purple nutsedge, Java grass, coco-grass and red nutsedge, is a major problem for ...
Online resource guides growers to good soils
Vegetable growers in Australia can now access a comprehensive online resource to improve all aspects of soil health on-farm ...
Nematodes as a biological indicator
Nematodes are used as biological indicators of soil health because the number and types present in a soil reflect ...
Organic soil amendments
Organic amendments are mostly applied pre-planting of cash or cover crops, and always contain carbon and all major nutrients ...
Better managing soilborne diseases with pathogen DNA testing
Soilborne diseases can have a serious impact on vegetable quality and yield. Pre-plant soil DNA testing allows growers to ...
How do you know your soil is healthy? Top tips for vegetable growers
A healthy soil is productive, sustainable and profitable. But what exactly does 'soil health' mean for vegetable growers? Soil ...
Bulletin December 2020
In this edition: Spotlight on soil biology and integrated weed management Focus topics announced for Soil Wealth ICP in ...
Crop management: Advancement of drone applications in Bundaberg, Qld
According to Jamin Fleming, owner of OzTech Drones based in Bundaberg, QLD, vegetable growers in the local area are continuing to find ...
The challenge to reduce hillslope erosion at Forth, Tasmania
There are various ways to reduce erosion, including reducing how much water runs off and the speed of that ...