The correct interpretation of the report, is vital to ensure fertiliser applications are adequate to supply crop requirements. This factsheet covers important considerations while soil sampling and testing, the common parameters tested and which nutrients can be reported.

Developed by SARDI (South Australian Research and Development Institute), PREDICTA Pt is a commercial DNA testing service that can identify which pathogens are in the soil or skin of seed tubers.

In Issue 05 of PotatoLink magazine, Ryan Hall and Jenny Ekman from the PotatoLink team report on PREDICTA Pt including a 5-year case study describing its use in monitoring powdery scab and rhizoctonia on a commercial farm.

In Issue 05 of PotatoLink magazine, the Spud GP answers the question: Why are some of my spuds looking pretty ugly? As well as a comprehensive response, preventative strategies for the future are also offered.

In this Soil Wealth & Integrated Crop Protection (SWICP) webinar recording, you’ll hear from Kelvin Montagu, Doris Blaesing and Marc Hinderager about management options for the vegetable industry covering topics such as adding nitrogen using legumes, optimising fertiliser practices, reducing nitrogen fertiliser losses, soil testing and crop monitoring.

This PotatoLink magazine article discusses making the most of the quieter months preparing for next season’s crop — checking long-term weather forecast, soil testing, checking irrigation equipment, considering drainage, and managing pests and disease.

This fact sheet provides guidance on the importance of monitoring soil-borne diseases, including tips for understanding and managing soil-borne disease risks.