Category: News
Simon takes BANDICOOT® to the next level
Soil CRC researcher Simon Edwards (University of Tasmania) has been selected to participate in the Beanstalk Drought Venture Studio, a three-month program funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund, aimed at helping innovators commercialise new technologies to improve the drought re...
Landholder survey underway in Eyre Peninsula
The Soil CRC’s 2024 landholder survey is landing in letterboxes in the Eyre Peninsula region of South Australia this month. This survey is part of the national Soil CRC Social Benchmarking Study led by Dr Hanabeth Luke from Southern Cross University. This project seeks to uncover how farming and s...
Soil indicator survey findings released
Soil CRC researchers at Federation University have shared the findings of their recent soil indicator survey, identifying which indicators farmers are using to inform and support their farming practices. The survey is part of a Soil CRC project led by Federation University’s Dr Nathan Robinson, wh...
Grower groups delve into soil carbon management
The Soil CRC’s NSW grower group participants are hosting the next round of soil carbon capacity building webinars for NSW’s farmers, landowners and advisors. The webinars cover the opportunities and practices for local soil carbon management relevant to the local farming systems and environment....
Eyre Peninsula social benchmarking surveys underway
Landholders in South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula are invited to share their experiences as part of a national Soil CRC social benchmarking study led by Southern Cross University. The comprehensive study seeks to uncover how farming and soil management practices change over time, to better guide...
‘Accelerator Program’ to maximise soil research delivery
Translating research outputs into tangible, practical outcomes for farmers can be challenging. A new Soil CRC project is addressing the disconnect between research, grower groups, and farmers that often leads to innovations failing to reach the people who can benefit most. Led by Soil CRC farming gr...
Soil CRC PhD student takes home national award
Congratulations to Soil CRC PhD student Reuben Mah (University of Tasmania), who was announced as the winner of the Cooperative Research Australia 2024 Early Career Researchers Competition at the Collaborate Innovate conference in Brisbane last month. The award celebrates emerging industry-focused ...
Modelling a better future for agriculture
Growing up in a rice-farming family in Nepal, Suman Gajurel witnessed firsthand how small changes in farming practices could significantly impact productivity and livelihoods. The resilience and hard work of his grandparents and parents, despite the challenges of subsistence farming, deeply moved hi...
Soil CRC research features at APEC meeting
Soil CRC CEO, Dr Michael Crawford, had the honour last week of representing Australia at an APEC meeting on Food Security in Trujillo, Peru. The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum brings together 21 countries (or economies) to discuss best practice, exchange experiences and promote collaboratio...
Building a soil data legacy: The evolution of VAS
The Soil CRC recently announced an additional $800K funding for the continuation and further development of the Visualising Australasia’s Soils (VAS) portal, which is contributing to a legacy of soil data in Australia. The project began in 2019 to provide Soil CRC participants, and the agricultura...
Unlock your soil carbon potential
There are a range resources, data and tools available to NSW land managers to help uncover their property’s soil carbon potential. The Soil CRC invites you to a free webinar series to help NSW farmers, landowners and advisors: understand the latest soil carbon data resources and tools learn how to...
Harnessing technology to solve complex problems
Growing up in Rajshahi, Bangladesh, Dristi Datta was surrounded by a rich agricultural heritage and a vibrant community life. A fascination with technology and its potential to solve real-world problems led Dristi to pursue tertiary studies in electrical and electronic engineering. But it was his de...