The Soil Wealth ICP project develops informative and timely resources in a range of formats.
These resources target specific vegetable and melon issues and allow growers to apply knowledge to solve problems within their business.
Resources have been developed by the Soil Wealth ICP project team and a range of R&D service providers. We acknowledge the valuable work done by these teams in developing the resources and will share new information as they become available.
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You can also search across these options by adding multiple key words into the search box (e.g. NSW brassica cover crops).
Fusarium Wilt of Melons
Wilting is the generalised loss of turgidity and drooping of leaves or shoots. Wilting can appear due to many different reasons, sometimes abiotic, such as insufficient water, and sometimes biotic, being the symptom of...
Optimising Nitrogen Use: Sustainable Vegetable Systems Tool from Aotearoa NZ
We recently hosted a webinar on the Sustainable Vegetable Systems (SVS) project, exploring how this online tool supports grower decision making in Aotearoa-New Zealand. The SVS Tool provides information growers need to determine the optimal...
Organic nitrogen: Rules of thumb
This rules of thumb poster has been developed to provide a general understanding of nitrogen (N) in soil and in the different organic inputs such as legume cover crops, compost, and manure. All numbers...
Tarwin, Vic case study: The importance of maintaining soil carbon
A trial is underway to maintain soil carbon at a vegetable farm in South Gippsland, Victoria by using minimum till, cover cropping and compost. Soil carbon is important for soil health and nutrient holding...
Biological Products Database
About this database and how to use it - This Biological Product Database is a tool for growers that will assist with navigating the array of ‘biological’ products currently available to their farming business....
Regenerative Agriculture – Foundations and First Steps
In this introductory webinar on regenerative agriculture, Clinton Muller, RMCG explored what regenerative agriculture means, how it contrasts with sustainability, the principles and practices and provides a practical overview on implementing practices on your farm....
Adopting IPM – Principles & Practices
Discover the essentials of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) with Andy Ryland (Integrated Pest Management Consulting) in this adopting IPM webinar. Learn how adopting these principles and practices can improve your approach to pest control in...
Fusarium wilt of melons – webinar
Fusarium is one of the most damaging pathogens in melons. This webinar will delve into various aspects of the disease, from its life cycle, to how it spreads, its pathogenicity, and management options. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=968jrVSciko...
Flood preparedness miniseries
How do you prepare your soil so it can maintain its structure during high rainfall events? In this series of videos, Dr Kelvin Montagu discusses management practices that can be implemented to help the soil...
Looking Beyond Plastic Mulch Film
Replacing Plastic Mulch Film (PMF) poses a significant challenge due to its low cost and immediate benefits. However, as input and production costs rise, concerns about climate change escalate, and policies regarding plastic use...
Nutrient use efficiency in vegetable, potato and onion crops
Soil Wealth ICP team member Dr Doris Blaesing (RMCG) presented at an input use efficiency workshop in Tasmania which aimed to help vegetable, potato and onion growers and agronomists get the most out...
Biofumigation fact sheet
Adding biofumigants to a vegetable or melon crop rotation can improve overall soil health and reduce input costs. The benefits of biofumigant crops, observed by vegetable growers, include: Improvements in soil structure Reduction in...
Building resilience to climate extremes Overview: Getting ready for changing conditions
This five-part series from the Soil Wealth ICP project presents a risk-based approach to assessing resilience to climate extremes and impacts for vegetable and melon businesses. The series has been produced to help Australian...
Building resilience to climate extremes Part 1: Financial resilience
This five-part series from the Soil Wealth ICP project presents a risk-based approach to assessing resilience to climate extremes and impacts for vegetable and melon businesses. The series has been produced to help Australian...
Building resilience to climate extremes Part 2: Farm management risks and resilience
This five-part series from the Soil Wealth ICP project presents a risk-based approach to assessing resilience to climate extremes and impacts for vegetable and melon businesses. The series has been produced to help Australian...
Building resilience to climate extremes Part 3: Personal and social risks and resilience
This five-part series from the Soil Wealth ICP project presents a risk-based approach to assessing resilience to climate extremes and impacts for vegetable and melon businesses. The series has been produced to help Australian...
Building resilience to climate extremes Part 4: Environmental risk and resilience
This five-part series from the Soil Wealth ICP project presents a risk-based approach to assessing resilience to climate extremes and impacts for vegetable and melon businesses. The series has been produced to help Australian...
Cucurbit Ute Guide
Pests, diseases, and disorders of cucurbits: A field identification guide. This pocket-sized guide includes beneficial insects and damaging pests, as well as diseases and disorders that can affect melons and other cucurbits. If you would...
Mega Pests: The basics of protecting your crops
Want to regain control over chemical-resistant pests? Aiming to reduce costs while meeting quality assurance requirements? The Soil Wealth ICP team has developed a series of fact sheets to assist growers to manage Mega...
Mega Pests: Managing major chewing and biting insects
Want to regain control over chemical-resistant pests? Aiming to reduce costs while meeting quality assurance requirements? The Soil Wealth ICP team has developed a series of fact sheets to assist growers to manage Mega...
