Long-term trials to uncover new approaches to drought resilience
A Soil CRC project is investigating innovative cropping and mixed farming practices through the lens of drought resilience and risk management, to…
Understanding and predicting soil water repellency: Meet Maria Then
Soil CRC PhD student Maria Then’s connection with the natural world was fostered by family hiking trips through southern Australia’s rugged landscape—exploring…
Research collaboration leads to cost-effective, renewable organic carriers for rhizobial inoculants
The Soil CRC’s ‘Evaluation of innovative microbial carrier products’ project (3.4.002) brings together 2 universities and 4 farmer groups to develop new…
Integrated solutions for accessing soil moisture
Many Australian crops are not reaching the potential yields for the rainfall they receive because the soils in which they grow have…
Out of the frying pan, into the soil: Meet Phil Kay
Phil Kay grew up just south of Brisbane in the Redlands shire, a major farming region named after the Ferrosol soil which…
Soil carbon under the microscope in long-term field trials
There is considerable interest in soil carbon sequestration and the potential for new farming practices to improve the supply of nutrients from…
Dr Nathan Robinson to lead Program 2 of the Soil CRC
The Soil CRC is pleased to announce that Dr Nathan Robinson from Federation University will step into the role of Program 2…
Better understanding of within-field spatial variability of soil water
Soil CRC PhD student Peter Weir began his career in irrigated horticulture in the Riverland region of South Australia—working as both a…
Grower-group-led research reveals the risks and rewards of new farming practices
A new reporting tool created by Soil CRC researchers will help grower groups assess and communicate the risks and benefits of new…
Farewell Dr Richard Doyle: Soil advocate, mentor and leader
Last month, the Soil CRC bid farewell to our Program 2 Leader, Dr Richard Doyle, who leaves his teaching and research role…
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…
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…