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).
Precision ag in celery and leeks virtual farm walk: Koo Wee Rup VIC demonstration site
Missed our virtual farm walk via Facebook Live in April 2021? Not to worry, you can catch up on the latest updates from our Koo Wee Rup VIC demonstration site here. Join Adam Schreurs (host...
Boosting mycorrhizal fungi in vegetable crops
The vegetable industry has a growing interest in soil health and beneficial soil microbes, including mycorrhizal fungi. While there is a need for practices that help to boost the beneficial fungi in Australian vegetable...
Cover crops for weed control and single-use plastic elimination
Grower Kim Ngov has sown another cover crop trial on his intense vegetable farm near the southwest outskirts of Sydney (Wedderburn NSW). This time Kim is focused on using cover crops to build soil...
Autumn cover crop trial – Tasmania
The potential for cover crops to provide protection from erosion is multifaceted. Above ground they reduce raindrop impact (and this increases with increasing plant height). Below ground the roots bind the soil, reducing the...
The drone is no longer just a toy: Rules, regulations, risks and responsibilities to be considered by drone owners
In this podcast, John Coulombe, Head of Training and Development at Complete AUV and the Virtual Drone Academy, provides valuable information and sound advice regarding the rules, regulations and responsibilities for those using drones...
Ag-tech trial turns up the heat on weeds
Problem weeds such as oxalis and nutgrass could be a thing of the past for vegetable growers following an Australian-first trial of microwave weed control technology at our Koo Wee Rup demonstration site in...
Cover crops used for weed suppression in snow pea production (7 minutes)
Kim Ngov grows snow peas on trellises with the alleys heavily infested with weeds and the added problem of heavy foot traffic causing the soil to become soggy following rainfall. Recently, Kim took up...
iMapPESTS: Monitoring airborne pests and diseases to help on-farm pest management
iMapPESTS is a national program of research, development and extension designed to put actionable information into the hands of Australia’s primary producers to enhance on-farm pest management decision-making. Over a five-year period (2017-2023), iMapPESTS...
SQAPP: Soil quality app
iSQAPER has built an app for mobile devices which provides location-specific soil quality information and sustainable land use management options. The SQAPP has been developed, tested, evaluated and improved by farmers, scientists, practitioners, agricultural service...
Biosecurity resources for vegetable production
See a list of helpful resources for vegetable growers to improve their biosecurity preparedness on-farm, particularly for new pest threats including serpentine leafminer and vegetable leafminer. Current information on fall armyworm and serpentine leafminer...
Compost calculator: knowing the value of organic amendments in your vegetable nutrition program in Victoria
The addition of organic soil amendments is becoming increasingly popular in vegetable production. Organic amendments provide a range of benefits to farming systems from both a production and economic perspective. A current project...
Integrated weed management (Webinar 3 of 3): The future of integrated weed management in vegetable farming
Click on below links for additional resources on topics discussed in the webinar: Case study on innovation in IWM, Schreurs & Sons. Click here for case study and video. Nutgrass - integrated weed management: Click here...
Irrigation monitoring in potatoes shows varietal differences in Cowra, NSW
Potato cultivars can have quite different water requirements, and knowing how to best manage water for a particular variety can have large yield benefits for growers. This case study by the Soil Wealth ICP...
Warren Improvement Group: Young growers with a fresh focus in Western Australia
Being part of a grower group has many benefits. It helps to be on the forefront of new developments in vegetable production and talk to other growers to share successes, challenges and support each...
Managing soil health in Werribee South
Victoria’s Werribee South vegetable growing region predominately produces brassicas and leafy greens. A relatively high salt concentration in irrigation water, combined with low annual rainfall and naturally sodic soils, presents a range of production...
Online resource guides growers to good soils
Vegetable growers in Australia can now access a comprehensive online resource to improve all aspects of soil health on-farm and increase the efficiency and profitability of their businesses. The Good Soil Guide is a...
Nematodes as a biological indicator
Nematodes are used as biological indicators of soil health because the number and types present in a soil reflect changes in the microbes they consume, and the soil’s physical and chemical environment. The ratio...
Organic soil amendments
Organic amendments are mostly applied pre-planting of cash or cover crops, and always contain carbon and all major nutrients (N, P, S and K). Read this global scan and review, the first in a...
How do you know your soil is healthy? Top tips for vegetable growers
A healthy soil is productive, sustainable and profitable. But what exactly does 'soil health' mean for vegetable growers? Soil health is not a consistent attribute that applies to all soils. It is not absolute,...
The challenge to reduce hillslope erosion at Forth, Tasmania
There are various ways to reduce erosion, including reducing how much water runs off and the speed of that flow. This fact sheet provides information on a trial conducted at Forthside Vegetable Research Station...
