Bridging the gap between farm and packhouse with provenance verification technology
1 September 2020Precision seeding benefits for processing pea production
2 September 2020
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Short Summary
Earthworms are known to be an indicator of healthy soil function. However, there has been limited research into how commercial vegetable farming practices impact on earthworm activity levels and how earthworms can potentially contribute to farm productivity. Conducted from 2016 to 2019, this project aimed to investigate and promote the benefits of increased earthworm activity for commercial vegetable farms. The research included: • A literature review of the potential benefits of earthworm activity in commercial vegetable growing, and the factors that affect earthworm populations and activity • Detailed field research carried out at two sites in Victoria and Tasmania, with a further 16 demonstration sites across Australia • An economic assessment of the possible productivity benefits of farm practice changes that increase earthworm activity.
Year Published
2020
Project Provider
Blue Environment
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Earthworms and your farm provides guidance about how to get the most benefit from earthworms in commercial growing systems.Are earthworms working for you? explains how to check whether you have a healthy population of earthworms and the types you are likely to find.Working with earthworms shares how growers can achieve the best results.
Earthworms are known to be an indicator of healthy soil function. However, there has been limited research into how commercial vegetable farming practices impact on earthworm activity levels and how earthworms can potentially contribute to farm productivity.
Conducted from 2016 to 2019, this project aimed to investigate and promote the benefits of increased earthworm activity for commercial vegetable farms. The research included:
- A literature review of the potential benefits of earthworm activity in commercial vegetable growing, and the factors that affect earthworm populations and activity
- Detailed field research carried out at two sites in Victoria and Tasmania, with a further 16 demonstration sites across Australia
- An economic assessment of the possible productivity benefits of farm practice changes that increase earthworm activity.
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On-farm and crop management
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