Soil phosphorus – The basics
Phosphorus (P) is a major element (macronutrient) that plays a number of important roles in plants, such as productivity, ...
The ‘breakdown’ on composts
The rising cost of fertiliser inputs and a greater understanding of the importance of soil health has prompted interest ...
Beet cyst nematode on vegetables
Beet cyst nematode (Heterodera schachtii) can cause considerable yield loss to brassicas, beets, rhubarb and spinach. The nematode severely ...
Precision Agriculture Tasmanian RD&E project
The Precision Agriculture (PA) Project was an on-farm research, demonstration and extension project funded by the Tasmanian Department of ...
Managing the risk of Powdery Scab
This fact sheet is a guide based on current available knowledge on the management of Powdery Scab. It highlights ...
Fortnightly Bulletin Issue 11
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Precision agriculture in vegetable production
Precision agriculture (PA) technologies have been widely adopted throughout various agricultural industries in Australia, but what exactly is PA, ...
National vegetable and potato biosecurity program and handy translated resources
Biosecurity planning provides a mechanism for the vegetable industry, government and other relevant stakeholders to actively determine pests of ...
Bulletin August 2019
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Technology for controlling weeds in vegetable production
Most new technology for controlling weeds will be a positive step forward for soil health and the environment, ...
Cover Crop + Rolled Ground Cover + Strip-Till = Record Farm Cucumber Yield
Cover crops + roller crimper + strip-tillage have proven a winning combination for a partnership between Mulyan Farms’ Ed Fagan ...
Managing salinity in vegetable crops
Salinity issues can appear in all major vegetable production areas; they can come and go depending on weather and ...