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Water Use Efficiency and Soil Health Management shows Economic and Environmental Benefits
Adequate quantities of quality water for irrigating crops is one of the critical issues growers face. Vegetable growers are being given the tools to improve … Read more
Soil wealth and integrated crop protection – phase 2
From 2017 to 2023, the Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection program assisted potato and vegetable growers to improve the management of their soil and … Read more
Field and landscape management to support beneficial arthropods for IPM on vegetable farms
This project, which ran from 2017 to 2020, helped vegetable growers to develop practical approaches for pest control, building on previous research from Australia and … Read more
Optimising cover cropping for the Australian vegetable industry
Cover crops are one of the most useful tools for managing intensive vegetable growing soils. The integration of cover crops into vegetable production can improve … Read more
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
Remediation of soil contaminated by Salmonella enterica to expedite plant or replant of vegetables
This project was the first research study undertaken on survival of Salmonella enterica in soil contaminated with chicken manure conducted under Australian conditions. The research investigated the … Read more
Navigating the wealth of soil health information and identification of opportunities
Soil health is a substantial and broad field that covers the physical, chemical and biological components of soil and their interactions. The objectives of this … Read more
The effects of using anhydrous ammonia to supply nitrogen to vegetable crops
Anhydrous ammonia is a high nitrogen (82%) fertiliser, which is currently widely used in the cotton and grain industries in Australia. It is a product … 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
A multifaceted approach to soilborne disease management
This project provided Australian vegetable growers with the tools and knowledge to better manage the risk of crop losses from soilborne disease.
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