Warren Improvement Group: Young growers with a fresh focus in Western Australia
Being part of a grower group has many benefits. It helps to be on the forefront of new developments ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Integrated weed management (Webinar 2 of 3): How cover cropping can improve its use for vegetable growers
This webinar will look at the capacity of both summer and winter cover crops to out-compete weeds during ...
Organic soil amendments put to the test in Tasmania
As part of the Soil Wealth ICP project, a trial has been established at our Harvest Farms demonstration site ...