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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Planning for Summer – Irrigation and Water Management
As crop growth and water use increase with the warmer weather, it’s a good time to think about getting on top of irrigation management and reviewing your water availability. Watch this webinar, hosted...
Biofumigation Cover Crops PART 2 Pest & diseases & impact on soil-borne diseases
There are many brassica species and cultivars that can be grown as biofumigants or cover crops. These brassicas are typically thought of as cool seasons options but work by the cover crop project...
Biofumigation Cover Crops PART 1: What variety and when?
There are many brassica species and cultivars that can be grown as biofumigants or cover crops. These brassicas are typically thought of as cool seasons options but work by the cover crop project...
Managing salinity in vegetable crops
Salinity issues can appear in all major vegetable production areas; they can come and go depending on weather and changes in water quality. It can occur naturally or as a result of management...
Should you be making hay from your cover crop?
With hay prices through the roof, and farmers desperate for fodder to keep their breeding stock alive, it is seems almost criminal to plow in a cover crop. However, before you call the hay...
Cover cropping – Healthy soil, healthy crop, healthy profit
NRM North Tasmania Agriculture Landcare Facilitator, Adrian James, visited M.G Farm to film the healthy soil resulting from green manure. See and hear some of the benefits for yourself. Watch video ...
Understanding Irrigation Decisions: from enterprise planning to the paddock
Understanding Irrigation Decisions has been written to put in content and provide guidance on irrigation decisions ranging from enterprise planning to the paddock. To understand the breadth of irrigation decisions requires consideration of the...
Check your irrigation system is ready for the coming season
A check of your irrigation system will ensure you are ready to start irrigating on time and are set-up well for the season ahead. Simple checks to correct issues that were evident during the...
Is copper copper? Limitations in the control of foliar bacterial diseases in capsicum, chilli and tomato crops
Bacterial populations such as Xanthomonas spp. causing bacterial leaf spot in tomato and capsicum and Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato causing bacterial speck in tomato, often develop copper tolerance. This means they can tolerate higher...
Check your subsoil moisture
Dry subsoil For many vegetable regions there is a risk of low subsoil moisture coming out of a dry winter. Get your spade out and take a look at how much moisture is in...
Check your crop monitoring and soil moisture tools
Make sure your crop monitoring and soil moisture tools are working before it really warms up and crops really get going. If you are using soil moisture sensors make sure you dust them off...
Don’t get caught out by rapid increases in crop water use in spring-early summer
Rapid crop growth combined with increases in seasonal water demand (ETo) can increase crop water use by more than 400% in a matter of weeks. Watch your crop and weather conditions and be prepared...
South Australian Grower Compost Trial
The Soils in Action project was run by AUSVEG SA from early to mid 2019 on the Northern Adelaide Plains. The objective was to establish two demonstration trial sites to showcase compost use in...
Soil phosphorus – The basics
Phosphorus (P) is a major element (macronutrient) that plays a number of important roles in plants, such as productivity, crop quality, increased root growth, and earlier crop maturity. It is necessary for proper cell...
The ‘breakdown’ on composts
The rising cost of fertiliser inputs and a greater understanding of the importance of soil health has prompted interest in the use of composts as a soil ameliorant. What exactly are composts and why...
Managing the risk of Powdery Scab
This fact sheet is a guide based on current available knowledge on the management of Powdery Scab. It highlights the key factors that affect the risk of powdery scab and opportunities minimise the risk...
Technology for controlling weeds in vegetable production
Most new technology for controlling weeds will be a positive step forward for soil health and the environment, and will play an important role in our fight against herbicide resistant weeds. Watch this...
Cover Crop + Rolled Ground Cover + Strip-Till = Record Farm Cucumber Yield
Cover crops + roller crimper + strip-tillage have proven a winning combination for a partnership between Mulyan Farms’ Ed Fagan and AHR’s Marc Hinderager from the Soil Wealth ICP project. Cucumber yield and gross income...
Managing salinity in vegetable crops
Salinity issues can appear in all major vegetable production areas; they can come and go depending on weather and changes in water quality. It can occur naturally or as a result of management practices....
Cover crops in the Wide Bay Burnett
The Australian vegetable industry depends on healthy soils to maintain farm profitability and sustainability. Aggressive cultivation, short-term crops and tight rotations can take a toll on soils. Cover crops are one of the best tools for improving soil structure and...
