Soil CRC long-term trial sites in focus
Soil CRC’s CEO Dr Michael Crawford, and Soil Knowledge Broker Felicity Harrop headed into the field this month to inspect some of…
Managing soil during and after drought
By Soil CRC Soil Knowledge Broker Felicity Harrop Considering the dry situation many landholders in southern Australia are currently experiencing, it is…
Soil CRC PhD research reveals link between soil type, microbial function and plant performance
A passion for agriculture and a curious mind led Cameron Copeland to tackle a PhD with the Soil CRC at Southern Cross…
Building soil resilience and carbon through plant diversity
Professor Terry Rose from Southern Cross University is leading a Soil CRC project to investigate changes in soil resilience and carbon stocks…
Unlocking soil nutrients with organic amendments
Enhancing nutrient use efficiency in agricultural soils is essential for sustainable production, particularly in the context of declining natural resources, such as…
Strengthening the foundations of on-farm engagement
The West Midlands Group in Western Australia is leading a Soil CRC project to support farming systems groups to improve how soil-related…
Helping NSW farmers navigate soil carbon management
By Felicity Harrop, Soil CRC Soil Knowledge Broker The Soil CRC has produced a range of resources to help NSW land managers…
Soil CRC soiltech one step closer to market
The Soil CRC is seeking investors and development partners for our QUOLL® soil health monitoring tool and BANDICOOT® soil profiling tool. We…
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…