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…
Soil health in the spotlight at World Congress of Soil Science
More than 4000 soil researchers, industry leaders and students from around the globe came together in Nanjing, China, earlier this month for…
Soil health a highlight for students at Wingham Beef Week
By Felicity Harrop, Soil CRC Adoption Manager Soil CRC graduate researcher and PhD candidate Evanna McGuinness (Southern Cross University) inspired the next…
Sentek to bring BILBY® below-ground soil data transmitter to market
The Soil CRC has appointed Australian company Sentek Sensor Technologies as the commercialisation partner for its BILBY® wireless communications node, bringing this…