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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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. Â https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=968jrVSciko...
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...
Mega Pests: Managing foliar diseases
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 soil-borne diseases
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...
Termination and transition of cover crop to vegetable crop – Bathurst, NSW
Join Dr Kelvin Montagu for a visit to Val Micallef's property in Bathurst, NSW. Val has focussed on improving his soil health and has been working on how he transitions from his cover...
Soil Wealth ICP Tarwin, Vic demonstration site – labile carbon results
While visiting the Soil Wealth ICP demonstration site in Tarwin, Victoria, Carl Larsen took the opportunity to check cover crop termination, undertake labile carbon and soil chemistry tests, and investigate soil profile and structure...
Hear from our demonstration site host Adam Schreurs – Tarwin, Vic
Victorian vegetable grower Adam Schreurs from Schreurs & Sons explains why he has continued hosting a demonstration site as part of the Soil Wealth ICP project – this time on a new property...
Soil organic matter: Rules of thumb
This rules of thumb guide provides a general outline of the functions and management of soil organic matter (SOM). SOM refers to organic materials found in soil, including plant and animal residues at different...
Clubroot management in brassica vegetables
Clubroot is a soil-borne disease that causes major damage to brassica crops. It can exist in soils for up to 20 years and is spread by spores carried by the movement of infested water and...
