Most good crop management practices begin with the soil. Enhancing natural populations of beneficial soil organisms can help the growth and establishment of crops, as well as improve soil health and sustainability.

Increasing the biodiversity of the soil and taking advantage of biological processes can reduce the need for some chemical inputs and enhance soil biological fertility, which is an integral component of soil productivity.

Take a look at this article from the Soil Wealth ICP project which provides an overview of the roles of microorganisms in soil and how growers can get the most out of biological products.

This resource has been delivered as part of the Hort Innovation-funded Soil Wealth and ICP project – jointly delivered by RM Consulting Group and Applied Horticultural Research.