SoilCare Resources
The Northern Rivers Soil Best Management Practice (BMP) Guides were developed by Northern Rivers growers for growers. They offer practical guidelines to improve and maintain soil health for better production and environmental outcomes. The Soil BMP is a ‘living’ document and as such can be edited and updated as we further our understanding of soil health and sustainable farming practices.
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Northern Rivers Soil Best Management
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North Coast Regional Landcare Videos from the Regional Landcare Forum at Angourie, NSW in March 2013.
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Jerry Brunetti - The Holy Grail of Crop Health: Plant Secondary Metabolites
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Jerry Brunetti - Understanding
How Nature Works |
Jerry Brunetti - 13 Steps to Optimal Livestock Production
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Jerry Brunetti - Soil as a Supra-Organism
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Glenn Morris, FigTrees Organic Farms, Organic Holistically Managed Beef Grazing
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Chris Eggert, Redbank Farm, Organic Dairy
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More Landcare Videos
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Geoff Bugden, Biological Farming for Pecan Production
Henry Sheehan, Grazing Management to Improve Soil Health |
Graham Lancaster, Analysing Soil for Organic and Biological Farming Systems
Glenn Morris, Restore the Natural Ecosystem Processes |
Dr Judi Earl - Pasture Ecology and Holistic Management
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Podcasts
Make good use of your time while driving, mowing or tractor work by listening to podcasts. A podcast is a just like a radio show, but you can listen whenever you want on your mobile phone. You can easily subscribe to podcasts via iTunes or Google Play but there are other apps available as well. Some examples below:
New Scientist - Weekly Podcasts
From the UK, join the conversation with New Scientist's podcasts. Stay up-to-date with the latest in science and technology with the award-winning New Scientist Weekly, the flagship show from the world's leading science publication.
From the UK, join the conversation with New Scientist's podcasts. Stay up-to-date with the latest in science and technology with the award-winning New Scientist Weekly, the flagship show from the world's leading science publication.
Acres USA Tractor Time
The Voice of Eco-Agriculture.
Acres U.S.A.: The Voice of Eco-Agriculture. We help educate growers on ecological techniques that are proven to increase yield and decrease the need for costly toxic inputs.
There are 38 podcasts, and counting, at Acres USA.
The Voice of Eco-Agriculture.
Acres U.S.A.: The Voice of Eco-Agriculture. We help educate growers on ecological techniques that are proven to increase yield and decrease the need for costly toxic inputs.
There are 38 podcasts, and counting, at Acres USA.
Websites Soil Health
SoilsForLife Outcomes Australia’s Soils for Life Program is a Registered Environmental Organisation with the principal purpose of enhancing Australia's natural environment with a focus on the Australian rural landscape.
Soil Health Website for the Soil Biology Research Group in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences in the School of Earth and Environment at The University of Western Australia. Professor Lyn Abbott's book, 'Soils Are Alive!' can be downloaded FREE!
Soil Health Website for the Soil Biology Research Group in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences in the School of Earth and Environment at The University of Western Australia. Professor Lyn Abbott's book, 'Soils Are Alive!' can be downloaded FREE!
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Biological Control of Insect Pests
IPM - Beneficial Insects Websites
Bugs for Bugs specialises in integrated pest management (IPM) and is one of Australia's leading suppliers of biological control agents.
ABC - Australasian Biological Control - This website is hosted by the Association of Beneficial Arthropod Producers Inc (ABC Inc) - better known as The Good Bug Producers.
The mass release of beneficial insects is now a "mainstream" component of many cropping systems, most notably - citrus, strawberries, nursery, cut flower and glasshouse vegetable crops, sweet corn, macadamia nuts...
This site lists all the www.goodbugs.org.au/suppliers.html
Bugs for Bugs specialises in integrated pest management (IPM) and is one of Australia's leading suppliers of biological control agents.
ABC - Australasian Biological Control - This website is hosted by the Association of Beneficial Arthropod Producers Inc (ABC Inc) - better known as The Good Bug Producers.
The mass release of beneficial insects is now a "mainstream" component of many cropping systems, most notably - citrus, strawberries, nursery, cut flower and glasshouse vegetable crops, sweet corn, macadamia nuts...
This site lists all the www.goodbugs.org.au/suppliers.html
BioResources.com.au
Visit this website for general IPM information and more on biological control of Macadamia Nutborer and Fruit Spotting Bug.
Visit the BioResources You Tube Channel for research project videos.
Visit BioResEd, the research and extension arm of BioResources.
A recent BioResources research project has been looking at insect pest populations under various inter row management regimes. The greatest diversity has been where flowering plants have been seeded into the inter row. This is not a unique finding. Many farmers in Australia and around the world have used cover crops for a long time. To help move this practice along for macadamias, BioResources has purchased a linkage direct drill seeder. We have a lot to learn about this technology - best seeds, timing, weather, soil conditions. But there are many benefits besides improving natural enemy populations:
A list of good seeds to sow: http://www.bioresources.com.au/inter_row_project/seedstoplant.html
Visit this website for general IPM information and more on biological control of Macadamia Nutborer and Fruit Spotting Bug.
Visit the BioResources You Tube Channel for research project videos.
Visit BioResEd, the research and extension arm of BioResources.
A recent BioResources research project has been looking at insect pest populations under various inter row management regimes. The greatest diversity has been where flowering plants have been seeded into the inter row. This is not a unique finding. Many farmers in Australia and around the world have used cover crops for a long time. To help move this practice along for macadamias, BioResources has purchased a linkage direct drill seeder. We have a lot to learn about this technology - best seeds, timing, weather, soil conditions. But there are many benefits besides improving natural enemy populations:
- more and diverse pollinators improved nutrient cycling
- increase soil carbon levels provide better water penetration and reduce runoff
- improve water holding capacity
- nurture a more diverse and abundant soil borne microfauna
A list of good seeds to sow: http://www.bioresources.com.au/inter_row_project/seedstoplant.html
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International Soil Resources
WebsitesACRES USA
AcresUSA is North America’s oldest publisher on production-scale organic and regenerative farming. For more than 50 years, our mission has been to help farmers, ranchers and market gardeners grow food profitably, sustainably, and without harmful chemicals. National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service (ATTRA) The publications and other resources listed here offer information on how to assess, improve, and maintain soil health for both croplands and pastures. |
National Conference of Cover Crops and Soil Health
40 videos/presentations on cover crops and soil health Rodale Institute Rodale Institute has been conducting groundbreaking research on regenerative organic agriculture since 1947. Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Free download of books and fact sheets. |