Soil CRC PhD students take the baton for the final stretch to the finish line
The Soil CRC PhD Program is taking a cohort-led approach for its final six months, facilitated by PhD Program Manager Dr Cassandra…
Land management practices that build more resilient soils
Healthy soil is a living system driven by microbial communities that break down organic matter, cycle nutrients and maintain soil function. When…
Major survey to guide rural land management investment in Tasmania
More than 2000 rural landholders across Tasmania have been invited to take part in the Soil CRC’s landmark survey investigating local land…
Knowledge and tools to better manage herbicide residues in soil
Herbicide carryover is a critical consideration for farmers when they are making planting decisions. Soil testing can measure herbicide residues, but the…
From research to practice: An update from our Adoption Manager
By Felicity Harrop, Soil CRC Adoption Manager The Soil CRC Adoption Plan implementation is accelerating the uptake of research into practice, connecting…
Join the Soil CRC at the Soil Science Australia National Conference
The Soil CRC is gearing up for the 2026 Soil Science Australia National Conference, which will be held in Perth, Western Australia,…
Investigating novel farming practices through the lens of drought resilience
Long-term, multi-site research underway through the Soil CRC is exploring the impact of innovative cropping and mixed farming practices on drought resilience.…
Economic analysis of the BILBY® Data Transmission Unit demonstrates the value of the Soil CRC’s investment
In May 2026, we announced that the Soil CRC has partnered with Sentek Technologies to commercialise and distribute its BILBY® Data Transmission…
Beyond the thesis: Cultivating the next generation of innovators
The Soil CRC’s PhD student program underpins our four research programs to build capability in the future of Australia’s soil research. Our…
Research extension: A collaborative effort
By Felicity Harrop, Soil CRC Adoption Manager The Soil CRC’s research extension efforts are in full swing as we begin our final…
Improving crop phosphorus supply on highly calcareous soils
Calcareous soils occupy about 60% of the cropping soils in south-eastern Australia, and more than 1.1 M ha of South Australian cropping…
AI-HYDRA: From soil moisture data to irrigation decisions
When we last caught up with Soil CRC PhD student Dr Chenting Jiang from the University of Tasmania, she was on the…