Archive: March 2024
Food waste solutions for a sustainable future
With a fierce curiosity and a passion for science, it’s not surprising that Novocastrian James O’Connor is on the verge of completing his PhD with the Soil CRC and University of Western Australia. “Even as a child I was curious about the most efficient way to grow a plant,” James said. “I...
Understanding soil microbial functional resistance and resilience to drought
Sustainable agricultural ecosystems rely on healthy soil that supports beneficial organisms and functions. Environmental stressors such as drought, heat, fire, and compaction affect soil properties and can lead to reduced soil health. To help address these challenges, concepts such as soil resistanc...
Grower group conversations: Reflecting on knowledge sharing
The Soil CRC Knowledge Sharing Project extension series is now available on the Soil CRC YouTube channel. This four-part series is produced and presented by Simon Kruger, project grower group participant and Project Communications Officer at West Midlands Group in Western Australia. Simon sits down ...
Supporting grower groups to better inform farmers
Based in the wheatbelt of Western Australia, West Midlands Group is one of 20 grower group participants in the Soil CRC. Their dedication to agricultural research communication and extension means they’re well placed to lead a Soil CRC project that is helping grower groups better deliver informati...
PhD research shines light on regen ag
Soil CRC PhD student Mathew Alexanderson doesn’t consider himself a traditional academic. As an avid traveller and a passionate environmental advocate, he spent almost a decade exploring the world before deciding to give university a go. Mathew enrolled in an Environmental Science degree at Southe...
Program spotlight: Investing in high performance soils
Program 1 of the Soil CRC is focused on human aspects of soil management. Led by Professor Catherine Allan from Charles Sturt University, the program undertakes economic and social science research to help farmers achieve their soil stewardship and profitability goals. “Australian farmers are ofte...
Managing your research data
How do you store your research data? And what happens to it when you move on? The Soil CRC’s ‘Improving soil data management’ project is helping Soil CRC researchers and PhD students develop a cohesive understanding of best practice data management and why it’s so important. Led by researche...