Archive: December 2024
Tackling soil constraints with computer-based learning
Dr Chloe Lai from the University of Southern Queensland is leading a Soil CRC project that is using a computer-based approach to optimise the management of soil constraints. The aim is to help farmers make better informed decisions about soil management. “There are different ways to manage soil co...
Understanding the value of manure as a phosphorous source
Soil CRC PhD student Maryam Barati credits her family for creating an environment where education and analytical thinking were both encouraged and valued. While her family consists of engineering, legal, medical and business professionals, Maryam’s interests led her to pursue a career in agricultu...
World Soil Day event showcases bipartisan support for soil
Parliamentarians gathered in Canberra in late November at the Parliamentary Friends of Soil (PFOS) World Soil Day breakfast to shine a spotlight on the importance of healthy soil and celebrate the successes of those who advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources. Now in its fourth yea...
Soil Knowledge Broker reflects on Soils 2024 Conference
“Te Kiri o Papatūānuku” (the skin of Mother Earth) By Felicity Harrop, Soil CRC Soil Knowledge Broker Recently, I was fortunate to attend the joint New Zealand Society of Soil Science (NZSSS) and Soil Science Australia Conference held in the stunning volcanic landscape of Rotorua New Zealand w...