Archive: September 2023
Panels explore challenges and opportunities
The Soil CRC’s Participants Conference featured four constructive panel discussions that highlighted some of our research projects while delving into key challenges and opportunities for soil research. The full panel discussions are available to view on Soil CRC’s YouTube channel. Soil data ...
Soil CRC Conference wrap-up
We were thrilled to see over 140 Soil CRC participants and stakeholders gather in Launceston, Tasmania, from 29 to 31 August for our 2023 Soil CRC Participants Conference. Soil CRC staff and participants gathered on day one to take part in productive project team meetings, program workshops and our ...
PhD students in the spotlight
Soil CRC PhD students shone bright at our 2023 Participants Conference in Launceston last month – showcasing their research projects, contributing to robust future-focused conversations, and sharing soil knowledge amongst like-minded peers. Day one of the conference kicked off with the highly ...
Digging into Tasmanian soils
The 2023 Soil CRC Participants Conference concluded with three jam-packed field trips focused on soil management issues in northern Tasmania. Delegates elected to hop on a bus and head on one of three tours. “The field trips were a great opportunity to highlight the challenges and opportunities fo...
$3.94M for drought research
The Soil CRC has received a $3.94 million grant from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund to help Australia’s farmers prepare for future drought. Prime Minister Albanese and Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Murray Watt, last month announced $38 million in funding for ...
New film highlights importance of soil health
Thankful4Farmers has partnered with Nviro Media to produce a new film that celebrates what Australian farmers are doing to improve soil health. Titled ‘Thankful for Soil’, the 21-minute documentary aims to raise awareness of the importance of soil health and showcase the benefits of climate smar...
Building a ‘bigger bucket’ for Australian crops
Researchers at the University of Southern Queensland are part of a Soil CRC project team helping to ensure Australia’s agricultural sector stays strong in the face of drought. Funded through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund, the research project enables the CRC to extend our long-...