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Implementing IPM on-farm around Australia
One of the best ways to learn is by looking over the fence at what other growers are doing on their properties. The Soil Wealth … Read more
Nitrogen fertiliser shortage? A good reason to look at legume cover crops
The commercial nitrogen fertiliser market has been very volatile the past seven months. Supply issues from China, Russia, as well as Europe, have caused shipping … Read more
Informing irrigation decisions with remote weather stations
The power of technology on a farm is in full force at the Soil Wealth ICP Koo Wee Rup demonstration site in Victoria. While checking … Read more
IPM: A more sustainable approach for veg pests
Integrated pest management (IPM) refers to the combination of chemical, cultural and biological options for controlling insect pests in Australian vegetable crops. IPM is a … Read more
Veg and tech: Science fiction or the future of farming?
As agricultural systems forge toward a large-scale, complex and tech-savvy future, where should growers look for new technologies and what questions should you be asking? … Read more
Introducing the Carbon Series for Aussie vegetable growers
Carbon farming in Australia is constantly changing. Generally, it refers to a deliberate set of agricultural practices or land uses to increase carbon stored in … Read more
The benefits of cover crops and reduced tillage: Koo Wee Rup
When you think about precision agriculture technology, it’s important not to underestimate how practical farming approaches can be used alongside cutting-edge equipment in the field. … Read more
Podcast: Saving time and money with strip-till in WA
The Soil Wealth ICP team recently spoke to vegetable grower Jake Ryan, from Three Ryans in Western Australia, about the growing operation’s journey to transition its … Read more
Webinar recording: Grower success story with Andrew Braham, SA capsicum grower
Day 2 of the Soil Biology Masterclass provided an opportunity for grower Andrew Braham, to share his story of boosting soil biology and developing healthy … Read more
Webinar recording: Soil fumigation – chemical and biological
In the Soil Biology Masterclass 2021 webinar recording below Dr Shane Powell from the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture joins the Soil Wealth ICP team to … Read more
Time to rejig your rig? Five simple steps in spray rig calibration
When was the last time you checked your spray rig? Correct calibration can save you time, money and increase the effective application of chemicals and … Read more
What you need to know when selecting a sorghum summer cover crop
If you’re looking for a suitable break crop this summer that can provide added soil health benefits, consider sorghum (Sorghum bicolor), sudangrass (Sorghum sudanense) and … Read more