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Addressing complex soil constraints – Research findings fact sheet
Led by Dr Jason Condon from Charles Sturt University, this project investigated whether applying inorganic and organic amendments to surface and subsoil layers can improve plant performance on soils with multiple chemical and physical constraints. Read our research findings fact sheet.
Soil CRC newsletter – Edition 54 – April 2025
Check out the April 2025 newsletter from the Soil CRC. In this edition: Research collaboration leads to cost-effective, renewable organic carriers for rhizobial inoculants, Understanding and predicting soil water repellency: Meet Maria Then, Long-term trials to uncover new approaches to drought resilience. Read newsletter.
Developing knowledge and tools to better manage herbicide residues in soil – Final project report
Herbicides are widely used in Australian agricultural systems for weed control. Some herbicides can persist in soil long enough to carry over from one cropping season to the next, which can pose a risk of injuring the following crop. Led by Dr Mick Rose, this project (4.2.001) aimed to develop new knowledge and tools for managing herbicide residues in soil. Read the final project report.
Thinking about a soil carbon project? Understand soil data first – Fact sheet
This fact sheet supports the ‘Thinking about a soil carbon project?’ webinar, delivered as part of ‘Soil Carbon Capacity Building Resources for Farmers and Advisors’, proudly supported by NSW DCCEEW.
Soil data available to inform soil carbon management – Fact sheet
This fact sheet supports the ‘Soil data access to inform soil carbon management’ webinar, delivered as part of ‘Soil Carbon Capacity Building Resources for Farmers and Advisors’, proudly supported by NSW DCCEEW. Read fact sheet.
Soil CRC newsletter – Edition 53 – March 2025
Check out the March 2025 newsletter from the Soil CRC. In this edition: Dr Nathan Robinson to lead Program 2 of the Soil CRC, Integrated solutions for accessing soil moisture, Meet Soil CRC PhD student Phil Kay, Soil carbon under the microscope in long-term field trials. Read newsletter.
Designing social surveys for understanding farming and natural resource management: A purposeful review of best-practice survey methods – Journal article
Luke, H. (2025). Designing social surveys for understanding farming and natural resource management: A purposeful review of best-practice survey methods. Land Use Policy, Volume 153, 107526. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landusepol.2025.107526. Read article.
Opportunities and practices for soil carbon management in south central NSW – Webinar – 2025
FarmLink hosted a webinar on regionally specific opportunities and practices for soil carbon management directly related to the farming systems and environment in south central NSW. Watch webinar.