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Celery mosaic virus
Celery mosaic virus (CeMV) causes a serious disease of celery worldwide. It also infects other members of the plant family it belongs to (Apiaciae) including … Read more
Check seedlings before planting
Seedlings can be a significant source of pests and diseases and are a very common way in which problems get introduced into a clean greenhouse.
Clean and disinfect the greenhouse
The greenhouse always has to be cleaned and disinfected before planting a new crop. The clean up activity provides a fresh starting point and reduces … Read more
Climate Change Managing Variability and Carbon
A fact sheet outlining the contribution of horticulture to climate change, the impact of climate change on horticulture and ways in which farmers can reduce … Read more
Clubroot factsheets
A series of 10 factsheets that discuss the important aspects of clubroot disease of brassica vegetables and the range of control measures available. Factsheet No. … Read more
Clubroot of cruciferous crops
Clubroot is the most persistent and devastating disease of cruciferous crops. This disease is widely distributed where these crops are grown and is particularly severe … Read more
Colorado potato beetle Leptinotarsa decemlineata: exotic threat to Western Australia
Both the larvae and adults of the Colorado potato beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata, feed on the leaves of the potato. Adult beetles are easily confused with … Read more
Commodity growing guides – Onion growing
New South Wales produces about 32,000 tonnes of onions annually. This represents 15% of the total Australian production. About 90% of the state’s onion crop … Read more
Commodity growing guides – snow peas and sugar snap peas
Three main strains of the garden pea are grown in Australia. The green pea is grown for shelling, for the peas being frozen, dehydrated, canned, … Read more
Common insect pests of cucurbits
Cucurbits are a major horticultural crop in the Northern Territory and are susceptible to many insect pests. These include cucumber moths, pumpkin beetles, two-spotted mites, … Read more
Compost for managing salinity
Compost plays an important role in managing sodic and saline soils and can help you begin to tackle these problems with confidence. Almost a third … Read more
Composting On-farm
As growers continue to seek ways to make the best use of resources and recycling waste, more attention is being focused on using compost as … Read more