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).
Internal rot of capsicum
Project VG17012 is focused on identifying the organism(s) that cause internal rot. Management techniques will be developed to prevent infection as well as minimise the risk of sending unacceptable fruit to market. In...
How To Manage Sclerotinia In Vegetable Crops With Dr Len Tesoriero (webinar recording)
Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection · How To Manage Sclerotinia In Vegetable Crops With Dr Len Tesoriero (webinar)
Winter cover cropping for weed management
In 2018 and 2019, the University of New England worked with Ivankovich Farms in Myalup and David Grays Aglink in Perth, Western Australia, on a two-season trial to explore the effects of different...
Integrated Weed Management case study: The Loose Leaf Lettuce Company
The Loose Leaf Lettuce Company in Gingin, Western Australia, has been successful in reducing their weed burden to a minimal level after several years of diligently using a simple but very effective integrated...
Recycled Organics Compost At Wavertree Farms: Interview With Diego
Diego Galindo from Wavertree Farms, Somersby NSW discusses his experiences using compost made from recycled organics. Recycled organics compost was applied 10 tonnes per hectare to increase water infiltration to the soil and...
Recycled Organics Compost At Mulyan Farms: Interview With James Fagan
James Fagan from Mulyan Farms, Cowra NSW discusses his experiences using compost made from recycled organics. Recycled organics compost was applied 10 and 17 tonnes per hectare to a corn crop. James realised a...
How And Why To Use Recycled Organics Compost In Vegetable Production
Dr Kelvin Montagu (AHR) outlines some reasons why a grower might consider incorporating recycled organics into their farming such as low soil organic matter, high intensity cropping schedule or low water retention in...
The Economics Of Using Recycled Organics Compost In Vegetable Production
Liam Southam-Rogers (AHR) runs through the economic outcomes of two demonstration trails established for the project. Mulyan Farms at Cowra, NSW realised a strong economic payoff for using compost made from recycled organics....
Guides: Pesticide effects on beneficials in vegetable crops
A series of guides are available to vegetable growers and agronomists to provide a better understanding of the best ways to use pesticides in an Integrated Pest Management Program to maximise the impact of...
Online information hub for cadmium in agriculture
Looking for information on cadmium in agriculture? Australian scientist Professor Mike McLaughlin has recently refreshed content including reports and best management practice guides produced by the work of the National Cadmium Minimisation Strategy (NCMS)...
Adoption of precision systems technology in vegetable production
This presentation covers the general approach and results generated from the implementation of high resolution multispectral satellite imagery. This imagery was used to predict total carrot root yield in three growing regions at...
Video series on precision agriculture in vegetable production
The Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) has produced a series of videos focusing on precision agriculture in vegetable production. The videos explore the initial steps for vegetable growers to get started...
Cover crops – the advantages of Sunn hemp
There is increasing interest in the use of different cover crop species and mixes of cover crops to improve soil health and productivity in the Australian vegetable industry. In this video, Dr Kelvin...
Summer cover cropping for weed management
In 2019 and 2020, the University of New England worked with the team from the Greater Sydney Local Land Services (GS LLS) Demonstration Farm in the Richmond Lowlands, New South Wales, on a...
Soil biology and biological products; an introduction podcast (30 minute listen)
Soil biology is a complex, dynamic and broad field. This podcast will introduce you to the concept of why biology is important to soil fertility and maximising crop production. We also briefly explore the...
Postharvest management of broccoli
Dr Jenny Ekman will outline the pre-harvest and postharvest technologies and techniques needed to overcome broccoli’s short storage life, and discuss how to keep customers happy and coming back for more. Broccoli (and...
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 with industry-led programs to overcome farm challenges and improve their sustainability. Take a look at...
Using cover crops to manage mycorrhizal fungi in vegetable crops
Dr Kelvin Montagu summarises the potential role of cover crops in managing mycorrhizal fungi in vegetable production. The webinar covers: - Why mycorrhizal fungi - Do Australian vegetable crops have mycorrhizal fungi –...
Integrated Weed Management, using cover crops and strip-till (6 minutes)
Agronomists, Dr Pieter Van Nieuwenhuyse and Marc Hinderager, discuss the outcomes from a case study carried out on a pumpkin farm in Bathurst, NSW. You will hear how inter-row ground cover may assist you...
Benefits of cover crops and strip-till for pumpkin production – interview with Michael Camenzuli from Bathurst (6 minutes)
Harvesting is twice as fast as in conventional tillage as the pumpkins need no wash. This means a cost reduction of roughly AU$1,000 per hectare (see table below). Harvest Cost (labour)* Method $/t...
