Issue 78: Lettuce – From Wild Weed to Functional Food
September/October – 2004 by: Rob Santich MNHAA Since its development from wild species, the lettuce in all its ingredient. It is thought that the first cultivated crop varieties has become the world’s...
View ArticleIssue 82: IPM Practices for Outdoor Growers
May/June -2005 Author: Michael O’Dea Following a cancer scare, MICHAEL O’DEA moved to south-east Queensland where he established an eco-friendly, outdoor hydroponic facility, adopting IPM practices and...
View ArticleIssue 83: Aquaponics Simplified
July/August – 2005 Author: Wilson Lennard WILSON LENNARD outlines his research to develop a successful recirculating aquaponic system to produce Murray Cod and lettuce, with significant savings in...
View ArticleIssue 100: Wild Storm Shreds Lettuce
May/June – 2008 Author: Steven Carruthers Wild storms and floods are a natural part of the Australian landscape but they bring with them devastating consequences including distress and disruption to...
View ArticleIssue 108: Intelligent Farm Management – Ghost Gully Produce
September/October 2009 By Steven Carruthers Water restrictions and farm management issues have driven many growers to water-saving technology to ensure their operations are resource and cost effective....
View ArticleBreakthrough technology improves lettuce harvest yields
BiOWiSH™, a breakthrough enzyme technology, has boosted hydroponic lettuce weights by up to 30% at harvest time, according to results of a recent trial. The new technology was adopted during multiple...
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