GINGER 
Published: 3 Jul 2017
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DownloadDeclining soil fertility and biological soil health represent a major threat to sustainable ginger production. To remain competitive ginger growers have intensified crop production to supply growing markets, but have typically failed to replenish organic matter adequately. Ginger growers have consequently experienced falling yields and increased problems with soil borne pathogens that are symptomatic of declining soil health.
This fact sheet outlines soil management recommendations to improve soil health. For further information refer to the final report Improving Soil Health To Suppress Soil Borne Diseases Of Ginger.
Ginger is grown primarily in the sub-tropical, nutrient-rich soils of Queensland, where the largest risk to production for most growers is persistent soilborne fungal pathogens....
The Australian ginger industry can be considered too small and not profitable enough for chemical companies to actively engage with the industry and undertake the...
Growing ginger is resource intensive; one of the most resource-intensive periods for ginger production is from planting through to canopy closure (August-October to January-February). During...
The AgriFutures Ginger Program invests in research, development and extension (RD&E) that improves the productivity, profitability and sustainability of the Australian ginger industry. The Australian...
The AgriFutures Ginger Program invests in research, development and extension (RD&E) to support a sustainable, growing and prosperous ginger industry that supplies product of the...
This research addresses the critical need to better manage ginger for Australian pests and diseases (e.g., Fusarium yellows, Pythium soft rot, and Root-knot nematodes) and...
The commercial ginger industry in Australia is based on only two edible ginger cultivars, which are both susceptible to soil borne fungal pathogens, this puts...
The project will also help improve the adoption of improved planting material and enhanced pre and post-harvest management practices. It will provide support and maintenance...
