Archive: June 2023
Natural materials to retain soil moisture
Drought is an enduring feature of the agricultural landscape across Australia. The inability of soils to supply sufficient water reduces crop productivity. Retaining soil moisture in these harsh environments is key to maintaining soil and crop health. Professor Chengrong Chen of Griffith University ...
Meet our new Soil Knowledge Broker
We caught up with the Soil CRC’s new Soil Knowledge Broker, Felicity Harrop, to find out what inspires her and how she is helping connect our research scientists and grower groups. Tasmanian born and bred, Felicity spent a large part of her childhood connecting with nature—from camping in Tassie...
Grower groups lead the way to adoption
While profitability is often the driving force behind adoption of new farming practices, there are many other factors at play. Emotional, social, community, environmental and other emerging risk factors can also impact adoption. A Soil CRC project led by Dr Nathan Craig of West Midlands Group in Wes...
New book: Soil Constraints and Productivity
Soil Constraints and Productivity is a new book aimed at helping scientists and advisors identify, understand and manage multiple soil constraints. It is published with the support of the Soil CRC and focuses on farm management practices to alleviate the problems caused by these constraints and thei...
Soil Science Australia conference line up
For the first time in its history, Soil Science Australia is holding its biennial national conference in the Northern Territory, with the theme ‘Our Soil: Spirit of a Nation’. The conference takes place in Darwin from 25 to 30 June and provides a great opportunity for delegates to hear from a va...
Unearthing the secrets of soil management
Dr Chloe Lai of the University of Southern Queensland is leading a new Soil CRC project investigating the best ways to manage multiple soil constraints, such as sodicity, acidity, and salinity, which are known to limit a soil’s yield. The University of Southern Queensland shared her story: “Our ...