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High health grafting and budding fact sheet
This fact sheet summaries management strategies and techniques for grafting and budding in crops and the benefits this can have
1 May 2020
Integrating sustainable soil health practices into a commercial vegetable farming operation (VG12115)
The effect of 'softer' soil management practices on improving soil health and increasing vegetable yields were investigated in this research, which looked at reduced tillage, cover crops, mulching and controlled traffic approaches.
16 February 2017
Zero residue concept – scoping study for citrus (CT14001)
This project began investigations into lower agrichemical residue production (the zero residue concept) for citrus.
16 February 2017
A focus on irrigation and fertiliser practices to improve production efficiency for language other than English strawberry growers (BS12025)
This project facilitated the adoption of efficient nutrition and irrigation practices among the Vietnamese-speaking strawberry-growing community in Western Australia.
6 February 2017
Controlling plant and fruit diseases in strawberry fields (BS11000)
The effectiveness of different chemical treatments for the control of grey mould and stem-end rot of strawberries were assessed in this project.
6 February 2017
Maximising yield potential and persistence in pyrethrum through an enhanced understanding of abiotic and biotic stresses (PY12002)
This pyrethrum investment included research into plant growth regulators for pyrethrum vigour, the effects of waterlogging and plant density on crop yield and persistence, and controlling slug and snail damage.
19 January 2017
Management of insecticide resistance in the green peach aphid (VG12109)
This project developed a better understanding of insecticide resistance in green peach aphid populations across Australia, so that better management strategies for vegetable crops can be implemented.
12 January 2017
Anhydrous ammonia for vegetable crops: could it be a viable option?
This fact sheet provides growers with information on the science, benefits and risks associated with applying anhydrous ammonia as well as practical information on how to apply on vegetable crops.
11 January 2017
The effects of using anhydrous ammonia to supply nitrogen to vegetable crops (VG15062)
Information on using anhydrous ammonia in vegetable crops, as a cost-effective and efficient method of supplying nitrogen, was produced by this research.
11 January 2017
Review of current irrigation technologies (VG14048)
This investment has given Australian vegetable growers an understanding of available and emerging irrigation practices and technologies, supporting the uptake of more efficient water practices.
11 January 2017