The following piece is a non-technical synopsis of a Soil Wealth fact sheet: Carbon Storage in Vegetable Soils and an extensive review of soil organic matter in Tasmanian soils by Bill Cotching, one of Tasmania's very own soil gurus.
This document provides an update on the progress of the Cover Crop demo site at Hagley Farm School. This TAPG project is funded by a Smart Farms Small Grant and delivered with support from TIA & Serve-Ag.
The Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection (ICP) projects provide research and development (R&D) extension services, products and communication on improved soil management and plant health to the Australian vegetable industry.
Watch industry leading researchers, practitioners and growers who tackle some of the most important questions about carbon management on vegetable farms during this webinar.
What is the importance of soil carbon in vegetable production systems?
Why should vegetable growers care about reducing carbon emissions?
How do you calculate an emissions profile for your vegetable farm?
What are the opportunities for vegetable growers under the Emissions Reduction Fund?
When could participating in the ERF be viable for annual horticulture?
This session is complemented by a range of useful podcasts and articles as part of the Soil Wealth ICP project team's global scan and review.