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 ...
Cover crops for cucurbit growers in Katherine, NT: Results of 2020 demo site
Cover crops, typically grown during the wet season in the north of the Northern Territory (NT), are an essential ...
Inter-row ryegrass cover crop – a winner in snow pea production
Grower Kim Ngov had a weed problem at his Sydney basin farm. Even though he grows his snow pea ...
Recycled organics compost – on a Sydney spinach farm
The incorporation of compost into the Portellis’ cropping schedule yielded a significant improvement in crop performance. Compost applied at ...
Benefits of a cover crop + strip till combination
The Three Ryans’ growers were impressed with the substantial time and cost savings of the strip till method, ...
Effect of a coal-based soil amendment on carrots grown in sandy soil
This case study reflects the results of a large-scale, soil amendment demonstration trial conducted by Center West Export in ...
Vegetable grower innovation showcased in South Australian case studies
A new series of ‘Sustainable Success Stories’ from the South Australian vegetable industry showcase how local leaders are engaging ...
Lessons from the field: Translating precision agriculture data at Fresh Select, Werribee South
Headquartered in Melbourne’s Werribee South region, Fresh Select is one of the largest lettuce and brassica growers in Australia. ...
Irrigation monitoring in potatoes Part 1: Practical use of IrriSAT and soil moisture sensors
About the farm The 1,000 ha farm is located at Billimari near Cowra, NSW, on loam and sandy loam ...
Irrigation monitoring in potatoes Part 2: Practical use of satellite information
This case study looked at what extra information could be obtained from paddock satellite images used to monitor crop ...
Precision ag pays off in bumper celery crop: Koo Wee Rup demonstration site case study
Over the past two years, Victorian vegetable growing operation Schreurs & Sons and the Soil Wealth ICP team have ...
Cowra cover crop and strip-till a winning combination for soil health
Cover crops provide multiple benefits, including reduced soil crusting, increased infiltration rates, reduced compaction, weed suppression and nutrient cycling. ...