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Fact sheet: Managing clubroot in brassicas
Clubroot is one of the most potentially devastating soil-borne diseases affecting brassica vegetables in Australia. Once plants are infected there are no effective control measures. … Read more
How to control Pythium in vegetable crops
Pythium diseases can attack a wide range of crops and affect all growth stages of plant development. Tune in to the webinar recording below from … Read more
Managing fusarium diseases in vegetable crops
Fusarium is a genus of common soil-borne fungi. While there are many different pathogenic fusarium species, some of the most damaging diseases are caused by … Read more
Video: The benefits of cover crops and reduced tillage
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
Soil Biology Masterclass video series: Panel discussion and case study
The full suite of presentations from the Soil Biology in Vegetable Production Masterclass are now available. The recordings from Day 2 of the masterclass include … Read more
Guide to identify & control soil-borne diseases in veg crops
The Soil Wealth ICP project has developed a practical guide to help growers identify and control the major soil-borne diseases for vegetable crops including: Brassicas. … Read more
Webinar recording: Soil Biology Masterclass 2021 β Biological products
In the webinar recording below, Soil Wealth ICP team member Pieter van Nieuwenhuyse delves into the use of biological products in Australian vegetable production. Click … Read more
Biochar: What is its potential for vegetable production?
Have you heard of biochar? This solid charcoal-like material is made by heating organic materials (biomass) in a low oxygen environment, through a process called … Read more
Protecting soil in the NT with Jeremy Trembath
Farming in the Northern Territory is notoriously challenging: it takes resilience and perseverance to battle the weather and soils. The Soil Wealth ICP team is … Read more
Sustainable farming practices put to the test at demonstration sites
The Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection (ICP) project works with growers to put soil management and plant health research into practice. In this column, … Read more
Single or mixed cover crops β whatβs the best fit for vegetable production?
Youβve nailed single species cover crops use on your farm and are now considering the next step. If you jump on the web, mixed-species mixed … Read more
Soil Wealth webinar: Soil biology and structure
In the webinar recording below, Soil Wealth ICP team member Doris Blaesing discusses soil biology and its links to soil structure in vegetable crops. Soil … Read more