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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Vegetable crop nutrition online: Introduction – Self-paced learning for growers and advisers
Introduction Are you feeding your crop what it needs or just applying fertiliser? Find out more about effective crop nutrition management with Soil Wealth ICP's free, online learning program. Eight topic areas, sub-topics and...
Vegetable crop nutrition online: Topic area 1 – Foundations of crop nutrition
Build a strong understanding of how crops acquire and use nutrients This topic introduces the essential nutrients required for crop growth, their roles within the plant, and how nutrients interact with each other in...
Vegetable crop nutrition online: Topic area 2 – Soil health as the engine of nutrition
Shift from 'feeding crops' to 'feeding soils' This topic explores soil health as the foundation of productive crops and efficient nutrient use covering how soil organic matter, soil carbon, biological activity and soil structure...
Vegetable crop nutrition online: Topic area 3 – Soil testing and assessment
Understanding what the soil is telling you This topic covers the major approaches to assessing soil chemical, biological and physical properties. You will learn how to interpret soil test reports, understand soil nitrogen measurements,...
Vegetable crop nutrition online: Topic area 4 – Efficient nutrient management
Improving fertiliser efficiency before reducing fertiliser inputs Improving nutrient use efficiency is often the most practical and profitable first step towards more sustainable nutrition programs. It focuses on applying nutrients more effectively through the...
Vegetable crop nutrition online: Topic area 5 – Organic nutrient sources
Building nutrient supply with biological and organic (matter) approaches Organic amendments and biological inputs can play an important role in supporting soil fertility and nutrient cycling. This topic examines the opportunities and limitations of...
Vegetable crop nutrition online: Topic area 6 – Integrated nutrition programs
Combining the strengths of mineral, organic and biological inputs No single nutrient source can meet every production objective. This topic explores how mineral fertilisers, organic amendments and biological products can be combined to create...
Vegetable crop nutrition online: Topic area 7 – Precision nutrition and adaptive management
Using technology to improve nutrient efficiency and decision making Advances in technology provide new opportunities to manage nutrients more precisely and efficiently. This topic briefly explores tools and approaches such as variable rate application,...
Vegetable crop nutrition online: Topic area 8 – Economics of improved nutrient efficiency
Linking nutrition decisions to profitability and long-term farm performance This topic examines the financial implications of improving nutrient use efficiency and reducing reliance on mineral fertiliser inputs alone. You will learn how input costs,...
Input costs down, carbon up at Tarwin, Vic demo site
The Soil Wealth ICP demonstration site at Tarwin, South Gippsland in Victoria has now completed its fourth season. Hosted by Schreurs & Sons, the trial has investigated strategies to maintain soil carbon in a...
Sourcing seeds: Genetics and variety
What are the right questions to ask? Deciding whether to grow a vegetable variety with no first-hand experience can be a challenge, and obtaining the right information is fundamental to compare possible candidates and...
Know to grow: Optimising inputs in hydroponic cucumbers
Grown Smart Produce is a family-owned hydroponic protected cropping business, managed by Doug Chamberlain and Peter Ruddle, in the outer northern Perth region of Carabooda, Western Australia. Late in 2023, the Soil Wealth ICP program, in conjunction with VegNET...
Banker plants for improved Orius establishment in protected capsicum crops
The Braham family are premium greenhouse capsicum growers based in Virginia, South Australia. For over 10 years, Andrew has implemented an integrated pest management (IPM) approach on his farm to reduce chemical use and...
Foliar feeding and its place in reducing fertiliser inputs
Foliar feeding involves spraying a nutrient-rich mixture directly onto a plant's leaves which can lead to faster nutrient absorption. Foliar feeding can play a tactical role in reducing fertiliser inputs and improving nutrient use...
Soil health and nutrient management at the Oakdale demonstration site
Phil Bartolo grows cabbages on a slightly elevated site in Oakdale, part of the Sydney basin. This elevation allows him to successfully produce cabbage through the summer months, tapping into a valuable niche window...
Breaking new ground: Schreurs & Sons reflects on a decade of continuous improvement
With over a decade of involvement with the Soil Wealth ICP project, Schreurs & Sons has engaged with the levy-funded project through demonstration sites, webinars, fact sheets, masterclasses, industry events and peer discussions. What began as a search for practical...
Solutions for on-farm organics: Digging into compost
The 'Solutions for on-farm organics: Digging into compost' webinar recording explores practical approaches to managing organic materials on-farm and the role compost can play in improving resource efficiency, reducing waste and supporting soil health outcomes. The...
Solutions for on-farm plastic waste
The 'Solutions for on-farm plastics' webinar recording assists growers in managing on-farm plastics and recycling, highlighting relevant stewardship programs and practical solutions. It also provided an opportunity to investigate what tools/support growers are needing in...
Biostimulant Products: Cutting through the noise
Biological products are increasingly used in vegetable production, but understanding where they fit — and how to assess their value — can be challenging. In this webinar recording, Jeff Kraak, Program Manager at Fertilizer Australia...
Insights for smart nutrient management: Coated fertiliser efficiency
Our Skye, Victoria demonstration site focuses on improving the health and structure of the farm’s sandy loam soils and smart nutrient management. The first season’s demonstration trial in 2024 evaluated cover crops to increase...
