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.
Use the search function below to filter resources by area, crop, topic or type.
You can also search across these options by adding multiple key words into the search box (e.g. NSW brassica cover crops).
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...
Podcast: Cover crop trial at Cowra, NSW, with Marc Hinderager (6 minutes)
Agronomist, Marc Hinderager, has been working with the growers in Cowra and reports on the results of this cover crop trial. click here to listen
Mixed cover crops trial for soil health: Soil First Tasmania demonstration site podcast (14 min listen)
This podcast looks at the value of on-farm trials, and the support given to practice change by membership of a grower group. We meet two Tasmanian farmers, Rebecca Addison and Yuri Wolfert, who trialled...
Salinity and potato production (Part 4 of 4): Organic soil amendments, biologicals & biostimulants
Curious about soil amendment options for lifting potato production in saline environments? Watch this webinar discussion which covers a range of topics including compost, biologicals and biostimulants including how they work, associated costs...
Salinity and potato production (Part 3 of 4): Managing hydrophobic soils in potato production
Watch this webinar recording to find out more about hydrophobic soils and potato production, including the causes, impacts and associated costs of hydrophobicity as well as irrigation management. Hear from panelists Julie Finnigan...
Salinity and potato production (Part 2 of 4): Know your salts to better manage potato nutrition
Think you know your salts? Watch this interactive webinar recording to find out how growers can better manage salinity and potato nutrition. Topics discussed include chloride toxicity, chloride and nitrate competition, sodium, bicarbonates,...
Salinity and potato production (Part 1 of 4): Monitoring for improved management
This webinar focused on the causes, impacts and associated costs of salinity monitoring for improved potato production, including EM mapping, soil and water monitoring and SAP testing. Watch this interactive panel discussion with...
