Improving soil moisture. Summary. Moisture is a key limitation on the productivity of soil. ... Three main factors affect soil moisture content:. how well the soil can absorb water.

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/soils/guides/soil-types-and-condition/moisture
• 1 Jan 2021

As a result, growers have limited options for maintaining a vineyard until the market improves and fruit is contracted. ... Both treatments were effective at reducing the crop. This trial is ongoing to investigate the effects of these treatments after a

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/horticulture/grapes/case-studies/options-for-resting-vineyards
• 1 Jan 2024

Tropical perennial grasses for northern inland NSW. Summary. Introduced perennial tropical grasses are used extensively in the warmer regions of northern New South Wales (NSW) where they make a major contribution ... Their use is also increasing in many

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/pastures-and-rangelands/establishment-mgmt/tpg/northern-inland
• 1 Jan 2024

Seedhead is a narrow spike-like panicle 10-50cm long, with short, often widely-spaced branches that are pressed against the main axis. ... Bent summer grass (Paspalidium aversum) has weak and easily compressed stems that often root at the lower nodes.

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/pastures-and-rangelands/species-varieties/warrego-summer-grass
• 1 Jan 2024

In the soil there are a number of different phosphorus pools constantly interacting. ... This Primefact describes the chemistry and pathways of each of these phosphorus pools and the principles of fertilising with phosphorus.

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/soils/guides/soil-nutrients-and-fertilisers/cycling-phosphorus
• 1 Jan 2024

Rust of stone fruit. Summary. Rust is caused by the pathogenic fungus Tranzschelia discolor. ... The fruit on trees defoliated before harvest does not mature satisfactorily, with sugar levels remaining low.

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/horticulture/stone-fruit/pests,-diseases-and-disorders/rust
• 1 Jan 2024

It provides an insight into food safety from doing the training course through to getting an audit of your farm.

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/horticulture/greenhouse/extras/freshwise
• 30 Jul 2007

Crop management. Crop management. Harvest. Irrigation. Nutrition. Orchard management.

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/horticulture/citrus/content/crop-management
• 1 Jan 2017

White flesh, sweet, texture firm, crisp and juicy but coarse with more stone cells than Shin Go, soluble solids 14%, excellent flavour, one of the best.

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/horticulture/pomes/other/nashi/danbae
• 26 Apr 2007

Fruit shape. Round, conical around the stem, stalk in small ridged basin, very large.

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/horticulture/pomes/other/nashi/nitaka
• 26 Apr 2007