Expert insights and articles on best practice fertiliser management and the science of crop nutrition from the Clean Coastal Catchments Research team and colleagues.
This DPI Primefact covers pre-season planning and irrigation system checks, techniques for reducing moisture loss, water quality testing, and soil and substrate moisture monitoring.
The Macadamia integrated orchard management practice guide focuses on the principles of Integrated Orchard Management (IOM). The IOM guide provides a framework for maintaining high-productivity orchards and the recovery of orchards in decline.
This updated guide is a companion to the Macadamia integrated orchard management case studies.
The NSW DPI Soils page offers an extensive list of useful links regarding Fertilisers, Amendments and Soil testing.
Fertcare® is a national training and accreditation program over seen by Fertilizer Australia, the industry association representing manufacturers, importers and distributors of fertiliser in Australia, and associated service industries.
The Fertcare program is designed to raise industry skills and knowledge in the management of fertilisers and soil ameliorants.
A range of helpful resources can be accessed from the Fertcare website including:
The Dairy Australia Dairy Soils and Fertiliser Manual provides farmers and advisors with a logical planning approach and technical advice to make profitable and environmentally responsible fertiliser management decisions.
The NSW DPI Dairy page contains a wide range of information for dairy producers including advice on nutrition, pastures and grazing management.
The Fert$mart initiative has been developed by Dairy Australia to provide farmers with planning tools to improve soil health and make more informed and cost effective decisions about fertiliser management, better matching nutrient applications to pasture and crop requirements.
The NSW DPI Protected Cropping page contains a wide range of information on issues such as hydroponics, planning, and technology, including:
The NSW DPI Nuts page contains a wide range of information for macadamia growers including grower guides and advice on soils, nutrition, and crop management: