Fungicides and Fungicide Resistance
There are about 30 oxalis species in Australia, including soursob and creeping oxalis, which are discussed here. Preventing the ...
Group A Herbicide Resistance in Tasmanian ryegrass populations
Recent surveys of Tasmanian ryegrass (Lolium spp.) populations have shown a significant increase in Group A herbicide resistance. John ...
Irrigation water quality for vegetables
When irrigating vegetable crops, the use of poor water quality can affect both the crop and soil in which ...
Using recycled water for vegetables
Recycled water is used in nearly all Australian states for vegetable production. Recycled water irrigation schemes offer a number ...
South Australian Grower Compost Trial
The Soils in Action project was run by AUSVEG SA from early to mid 2019 on the Northern Adelaide ...
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, ...