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Total Heavy Metal Status Of Horticultural Soils In Queensland
This study was undertaken to assess contemporary levels of a range of total heavy metal concentrations in a significant representation of Queensland soils subjected to … Read more
The Use Of Red Mud/Gypsum To Reduce Water Pollution From Sandy Soils Used For Vegetable Production
Red Mud /gypsum (AG) is seen as a useful amendment to increase the P retention of acid sandy soils low in this characteristic such as … Read more
Sustainable horticulture
Sustainable farming applies to agricultural systems and practices which aim to maintain or enhance the health of the natural resource base within the constraints of … Read more
Solar 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
Soil acidity has an effect beyond the paddock Acid Soil Action Leaflet No 8
Soil acidity is a serious soil degradation process, estimated to affect half of all agricultural land in NSW. This is eight to nine times the … Read more
Review Of Potato Waste Utilisation In Australia
This project aims to quantify the levels of potato waste in all sectors of the Australian potato industry. It provides a broad overview, offering estimates … Read more
Revegetation by design, Queensland: natural resource management and IPM
Invertebrate pests continue to cause substantial crop losses, while the standard methods of controlling them are often unsustainable. Capturing the services of natural pest control … Read more
Best practice IPM – Overview
This poster provides an overview of some main components of IPM, what it is, and what steps are involved in implementing it on your farm. … Read more
Developing The Enviroveg Program As A National Environmental Program In The Vegetable Industry
The Enviroveg program was developed as a simple self-assessment tool to minimise the environmental impacts and promote effective environmental management within the vegetable industry. The … Read more
Developing The Enviroveg Program As A National Environmental Program In The Vegetable Industry
The Enviroveg program was developed as a simple self-assessment tool to minimise the environmental impacts and promote effective environmental management within the vegetable industry. The … Read more
Developing Soil And Water Management Systems For Potato Production On Sandy Soils In Australia
This report details potato yields in sandy compacting soils, and the significant boosts experienced following research into new methods of deep tillage. These trials have … Read more
Controlling key pests in Virginia Greenhouses
This booklet provides important steps to improve pest control in greenhouse crops. It gives important information on the background to the problem (a change is … Read more