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Estimating or measuring soil texture provides valuable information about soil properties affecting crop and pasture growth. Soil texture affects the movement and availability of air, nutrients and

Keeping olive trees well-fed and adequately watered is the best initial defence against pests and diseases, since vigorous trees are better able to withstand attack and less likely to suffer long-t

Nematodes are common soil pests that affect plants.

The adoption of mandatory electronic identification (eID) for sheep and goats is a way of improving traceability pra

Aphids, mealybugs and scales are the most common sap sucking insects in the garden.

Grain overload is also known as acidosis or grain poisoning.

To make sound decisions on managing saline sites, you need to know the source of salt, how salinisation is occurring, the landscape context, and most importantly, the actual salt concentration of t

When feeding pigs it is important to consider the nutritional requirements as there is no such thing as a ‘standard‘ diet.

Artificial breeding is the use of technologies such as artificial insemination and embryo transfer. Artificial insemination (AI) involves placing semen directly into the uterus.

If azalea foliage or flowers are being spoiled by lace bug or petal blight, preventative action – taken at the right time of year – can ease the problem.