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Optimising phosphorus fertiliser use on intensively managed pastures
Most soils used for agriculture in south-western Australia were acutely phosphorus (P) deficient when first cleared for agriculture. Native vegetation had evolved to cope with … Read more
Onion Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) 2020
The strategic levy investment project Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) – Updates (MT19008) is part of the Hort Innovation Onion Fund. A Strategic Agrichemical Review … 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
Zone management in precision agriculture by matching fertiliser input to crop demand
This factsheet provides guidelines to farmers on how to delineate management zones within a paddock, how to match fertiliser inputs according to crop demand and … Read more
Why phosphorus is important
Phosphorus is one of the major plant nutrients in the soil. It is a constituent of plant cells, essential for cell division and development of … Read more
Understanding The Use Of Chicken Manure In Vegetable Production On Sandy Soil
This study provides information on chicken manure and its use within vegetable farms in most production areas of Western Australia.
Tissue testing for phosphorus
This reports outlines the tissue testing for phosphorus in annual plants, including timing of fertiliser application. Table presents critical phosphorus levels in cereals, lupins and … Read more
The Trace Element Requirements Of Vegetable And Poppies In Tasmania
Study was undertaken to develop better trace elements fertilizer use for vegetable crops and field poppies, with the project performing tests across 10 sites. The … Read more
Targeted inputs make sense
Farmers can save money and help the environment by targeting fertiliser nitrogen applications to ensure the correct quantity is applied at the correct time. CSRIO … Read more
Strategies For The Safe Use Of Poultry Litter In Food Crop Production
This study evaluates the food safety risks associated with the current use of poultry litter in vegetable production and simple techniques for managing poultry litter … Read more
Security sensitive ammonium nitrate fertilisers: impact on crop nutrient management and alternative fertiliser strategies
This project evaluates the legislation implemented by states and territories to limit access to security sensitive ammonium nitrate which directly affects the way primary producers … Read more
Reducing Nitrate and Nitrite Concentrations in Vegetable Crops
Nitrate is essential for the healthy growth of plants. However, a high level of nitrate and nitrite in the diet has been inconclusively linked to … Read more