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Optimising benefits of vermiculture in commercial-scale vegetable farms
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 … Read more
Gap analysis and economic assessment for protected cropping vegetables in tropical Australia
Protected cropping of vegetables in Australia, with a total area of production currently estimated at around 1,300 hectares, is mostly located in temperate climate regions … Read more
Improved skill for regional climate in the ACCESS-based POAMA model
The Bureau is developing a new seasonal forecast system called ACCESS-S, which will replace the current system, POAMA, in 2018. The primary aim of this … Read more
What is compost worth? Using compost in Australian vegetable systems
This case study outlines the economic considerations when using compost in vegetable production systems. It is based on lessons learned from several Soil Wealth and … Read more
Managing cover crop residues in vegetable production
Cover crops are great tools for soil management. Their benefits can include improving soil structure and health, reducing erosion and weeds, adding nitrogen and contributing … Read more
Confirmation of ultra filtration as a viable low cost water disinfection and nutrient solution recycling option
The aim of project VG13052 was to confirm the practical and economic feasibility of ultra-filtration as a technology for nutrient solution disinfection. This information is … Read more
Wind power on-farm power generation
Research into on farm power generation has produced details of the options, and explored feasibility of adoption of such systems. Growers can use this to … Read more
Water Use Efficiency – Interpretation And Training In The Use Of Soil Moisture Data
The main themes of the project are the Matching of crop water use to readily available water and using and interpreting data from soil monitoring … Read more
Water Sustainability for the Future
This project investigates the translation of scattered agronomic and climate data into a management tool that can be applied by industry participants. This will be … Read more
How To Demonstrate Good Environmental Performance: A Practical Mechanism For Vegetable Growers
This report details a set of guidelines by which growers could demonstrate and improve environmental performance on the farm in a practical way when required.
Vegetable Climate Website
The Vegetable Climate website is a key resource linking Australia’s climate and the vegetable industry and was designed to help growers understand climate variability, government … Read more
Understanding The Elements And Adoption Of Environmental Best Practice In Horticulture
This study forms the second stage of a Horticultural Environmental audit. It was undertaken to identify; practices which minimise the environmental impact, increase understanding capacity, … Read more