Protecting Crops.
Protecting crops and maintaining healthy soil is vital for Australian vegetable and melon producers to improve productivity, profitability and sustainability.
The Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection (Soil Wealth ICP) project provides research and development (R&D) extension and communication services on improved soil management and plant health to the Australian vegetable and melon industries.
Recent news
Interim case study – Improving soil health with cover crops in a tropical climate at Ayr Research Facility
Melon production in North Queensland relies on intensive, irrigated systems that leave little room for soil recovery between crops....
LLS Richmond demonstration trial nears completion
A demonstration trial investigating the role of cover crops and reduced tillage to improve soil health in vegetable production is...
