BioResources publications from our Hort Innovation Project (MC16008)
Inter-row management in macadamias:

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The Full Final Report: Coming soon.

Summary of Final Report PDF : Summay 16008 Final Report

Macadamia Bulletin Aug 2020 Article Mac Bulletin Article

Inter Row Project Literature Review (2017) in PDF: Literature review 2017

One page "Mohawk" inter row case study Case study "Mohawk" inter-row

One page Cover Crop Case study Case study Cover Crop inter-row

Inter row management Options Table Inter-row options table

Report for Mac Crop Protection guide Entry Plant protection Guide

Report "Picadilly Park" planted insectaries Bangalow NSW Report Planted Insectaries

Report B&W Farm, Dalwood NSW B&W Inter-row management

Report Baldwin/Rankin Farm, Nambucca Baldwin Inter-row management

Planted insectaries in macs, Lindendale NSW Planted insectaries Lindendale

Cover crops, direct seeding, crimper roller, Rex Harris Twitter page You dont need to have Twitter account.
(Scroll to the bottom then move forward follow the progressing of 3 years of trials and errors ~ tree removal and cover corpsmen inter row)

Current Work by BioResources
 

Short video: Plant and Arthropod Diversity inter-row in macadamias - Play Now

15 minute video : Can we use cover crops in macadamias? Play Now

LandCare Projects we have just commenced

Links and Publications
on increasing diversity in and around crops to improve pest control and pollination

AUSTRALIAN SITES

Vineyard Diversity and Establishing Insectaries (AUS) - 9.4 MB PDF - much info also relevant to other crops
http://www.anfil.org.au/uploads/6/2/3/9/62397665/rmjr0811vineyardbiodiversityandinsectinteractionsbookletfinal.pdf

Orchard habitat management (Vic) includes an excellent summary of the theory behind increasing diversity
http://apal.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/AP00033-Orchard-habitat-management-to-enhance-IPM-systems.pdf

Pest Suppressive Landscapes (AUS) Investigates pest suppressive benefits of remnant vegetation in grain cropping areas
https://grdc.com.au/~/media/Documents/Resources/Publications/Fact-sheets/GRDC_FS_Pest-suppressive-landscapes_low-res-pdf.pdf

DPI NSW Data sheet (AUS)-good general info on groundcovers for macs - but no emphasis on encouraging beneficials
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/119803/cover-crops-subtropical-orchards.pdf

Video on Diversity principles used in growing "Eco Bananas" Innisfail NQld
https://vimeo.com/105622077?from=outro-embed
and https://www.abc.net.au/landline/red-tips:-the-story-behind-the-bananas-with-the/11126862

Suppliers of Good Bug Seed Mix (AUST)
http://www.greenharvest.com.au/SeedOrganic/FlowerSeeds/GoodBugMix.html

Regenerative Agriculture course Southern Cross Uni, On Line course.
https://www.scu.edu.au/school-of-environment-science-and-engineering/regenerative-agriculture/NSW AG Notes List:

Pasture Mixes NSW DPI:
https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/pastures-and-rangelands/species-varieties
https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/pastures-and-rangelands/pasture-mix

SEED SUPPLIERS

Most local produce suppliers will stock some seed or can source for you.

Williams Seeds, Murwillumbah
http://www.wgau.com.au/products/rural-supplies/seed

AusWest
https://www.ausweststephenseeds.com.au

Pasture Genetics
http://pasturegenetics.com

INTERNATIONAL SITES

Cover Cropping for Pollinators (USA)
http://www.sare.org/content/download/76046/1298593/Cover_Cropping_for_Pollinators_and_Beneficial_Insects.pdf?inlinedownload=1

Supplemental Flowering Plant Strips
http://www.northcentralsare.org/Educational-Resources/From-the-Field/From-the-Field-Archives-More-From-the-Collection/Evaluation-of-Supplemental-Flowering-Plant-Strips-for-Sustainable-Enhancement-of-Beneficial-Insects

Short video on planting seed (USA)
http://www.northcentralsare.org/Educational-Resources/SARE-Project-Products/Video-A-Quick-Guide-to-Establishing-Wildflower-Plantings-for-the-Conservation-of-Beneficial-Insects

Good web site for cover crops seeds USA
https://www.greencoverseed.com/seeds/

Cover crops list (USA)
http://www.permaculturenews.org/files/CoverCropSolutionsweb2013.pdf

Ways to Improve Native Pollinators (USA)
Hayden,J.2014. InvestigatingWaystoImproveNativePollinatorFloralResources by Comparing Multipurpose Cover Crops of Phacelia, Buckwheat, and a Commercial Bee Forage Mix. Project funded by USDA-SARE. To access, visit www.sare.org/project-reports and search by project number FNE13-781.

Native Plant Conservation Strips (USA)
Blaauw, B., and R. Isaacs. 2011. Native Plant Conservation Strips for Sustainable Pollination and Pest Control in Fruit Crops. Project funded by USDA-SARE.
To access, visit www.sare.org/project-reports and search by project number LNC08-297.

Supplemental Flowering Plant Strips (USA)
Walton, N. 2009. Evaluation of Supplemental Flowering Plant Strips for Sustainable Enhancement of Beneficial Insects. Project funded by USDA-SARE. To access, visit www.sare.org/project-reports and search by project number GNC07-086

Better Pollination of watermelons (USA)
http://www.beeculture.com/catch-the-buzz-clemson-research-on-watermelons-and-wildflowers-gaining-some-buzz/?utm_source=Catch+The+Buzz&utm_campaign=56a7eff61b-Catch_The_Buzz_4_29_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_0272f190ab-56a7eff61b-332006733