19 October 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDo you know your macronutrients from your micronutrients? Plant nutrients are commonly split into two categories: Major elements (macronutrients) that are required in relatively large quantities […]
19 October 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteManaging plant nutrition is integral to producing a healthy, profitable vegetable crop. The Soil Wealth ICP team has collated a range of informative resources to help […]
5 October 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhile tuber moth can be a serious pest of potatoes, it can also be effectively controlled using agronomic practices and biological controls. This new factsheet by […]
28 September 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSpinach crown mites live in the topsoil and thrive in a cool, moist environment. They feed mainly on partly decomposed organic material and on fungi living […]
7 September 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAre you struggling to regain control over chemical-resistant pests? The Soil Wealth ICP project developed a series of fact sheets to help vegetable growers manage mega […]
10 August 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNutgrass (Cyperus rotundus), also known as purple nutsedge, Java grass, coco-grass and red nutsedge, is a major problem for the Australian vegetable industry. It is extremely […]
3 August 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe growth of weeds in vegetable production systems is enhanced by soil disturbance, irrigation and the application of fertilisers. This fact sheet provides growers and advisors […]
25 May 2021
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection (ICP) project works with growers nationally to put soil management and plant health research into practice. The project team […]
6 April 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn the late 1990s a small number of progressive growers in Australia started experimenting with reduced till (or minimum till) for vegetable production. Reduced till is […]
2 March 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutesA healthy soil is productive, sustainable and profitable. But what exactly does ‘soil health’ mean for vegetable growers? This Soil Wealth ICP fact sheet discusses how […]
23 February 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRelated ProjectsSoil wealth and integrated crop protection – phase 2This project has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the research and development levies listed below and […]
15 February 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRelated ProjectsSoil wealth and integrated crop protection – phase 2This project has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the research and development levies listed below and […]
10 February 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteInsects, whether they’re pests or beneficial species, can become unwanted contaminants in consumers’ fresh produce. This Soil Wealth ICP best practice guide summarises the key findings […]
10 February 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDo you want to know more about organic soil amendments but don’t know where to start? The Soil Wealth ICP team has done the hard work […]
1 December 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn addition to being a good indicator of soil health, earthworms can play a vital role in improving soil structure and fertility. Earthworms can improve soil […]
24 November 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSoil health is closely linked to soil microbiology. This Soil Wealth ICP fact sheet outlines information on a broad group of soil microbes and how different […]
17 November 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA soil in good condition consists of around 50 per cent solid matter – this includes organic matter, which is the main driver of soil health. […]
10 November 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAgricultural practices can contribute to soil acidification, or the drop in soil pH. This can be due to several factors including leaching of nitrate nitrogen, nutrient […]
10 November 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA soil in good condition consists of around 50 per cent solid matter – this includes organic matter, which is the main driver of soil health. […]
12 May 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteClick here to view a fact sheet on metham sodium (MS) — a broad-spectrum fumigant used to control a variety of soil-borne pests and diseases including […]
28 April 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBefore planting a crop, it is useful to conduct soil sampling and testing to find out what is happening beneath the surface and if there are […]
4 February 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFresh Produce Safety Centre Australia and New Zealand has published a fact sheet on the impact of animals on the risk of foodborne illnesses in the […]
2 December 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSalinity issues are worse in dry years because of a lack of flushing rain and little fresh water replenishment in dams or underground aquifers. The problem […]
19 November 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSalinity 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 […]
4 March 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe April-June period is when consumer complaints about redbacks in broccoli are most likely to surface. Learn to manage this risk with AHR resources.
4 March 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSclerotinia rot, or white mould, is one of the major diseases of green beans in Australia. Discover more about identifying and managing this disease.
3 March 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLearn about the life-cycle and management options for Sclerotinia rot, which can cause significant yield losses during cropping and as a post-harvest disease.
10 February 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRead this fact sheet to learn about the causes and effects of soil acidification, how liming affects soil pH, and how to manage paddock variability.
21 January 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis new resource from VegNET Tasmania looks at the practical considerations of strip-till farming, from healthier crops to the difficulties of implementation.
23 November 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs part of the nursery industry's levy-funded biosecurity program, a fact sheet highlighting CGMMV and its transmission has been published.
21 October 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLabile carbon is the carbon most readily available to microorganisms as a carbon and energy source and is a useful indicator of soil biological activity.
7 October 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis fact sheet comes from a global scan and review of research and creates a one-stop shop for information on organic soil amendments.
1 October 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis resource looks at CGMMV management options, including minimising its presence in bee hives and improving on-farm biosecurity to protect the property.
1 October 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new levy-funded resource produced by AHR looks at the risks of redback spider contamination of broccoli and offers risk management strategies.
6 August 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesA recently completed project has identified and assessed new innovations for increasing yields or reducing input costs for processing vegetable crops in Australia.
25 June 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThese fact sheets summarise the findings and break down the key conclusions from research into biological and chemical controls for TPP.
25 June 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis fact sheet reports on a preliminary trial of chemical and biological controls, with three fungicide treatments significantly reducing the area of diseased plants.
25 June 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesTo help you continue to operate under the new system, AUSVEG SA has produced a new fact sheet on the Hort Code.
9 April 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTo avoid reinforcing continued reliance on fumigants like metham sodium, the Soil Wealth team has put together a fact sheet on potential alternative approaches.
26 March 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWinter cover crops can help your soil management, control pests and diseases and protect your soil from wind and water erosion.
12 March 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAdjuvants are additives that modify a chemical's action. This fact sheet provides insights into how to choose one that suits your crop protection needs.
26 February 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBiopesticides are a diverse group of pest control products based on naturally occurring biochemicals, minerals and microbes that have minimal environmental impacts.