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…
Creating an enduring resource on soil performance indicators
A Soil CRC project led by Associate Professor Nathan Robinson from Federation University is digging into the science of soil indicators to…
Soil CRC accelerator workshop builds momentum for research adoption
By Felicity Harrop (Soil CRC Adoption Manager) and Bret Ryan (Soil CRC Project Leader) Researchers, farmer groups and industry partners from across…
Wimmera farmers to help shape rural land management investment
For the sixth time since 2004, farmers and rural landholders across the Wimmera region of Victoria are invited to share their views…
Soil CRC grower groups and researchers boost extension efforts
By Felicity Harrop, Soil CRC Adoption Manager Through our Adoption Plan, the Soil CRC is collaborating with our grower group participants and…
Soil CRC extension activities share research insights
By Felicity Harrop, Soil CRC Adoption Manager Soil CRC researchers are continuing to deliver practical outcomes to farming communities, showcasing new tools, research insights…
Shaping markets to better reward soil stewardship practices
A lack of financial incentives for good soil management creates a risk of underinvestment in soils. Shaping consumer, financial, property and insurance…
Harnessing sugarcane waste for sustainable farming: Meet Bhavya Mod
Soil CRC PhD student Bhavya Mod advocates that an ideal farming system must be both economically viable and environmentally sound. His PhD…
Building a legacy of soil data in Australia
A vast amount of disparate soil data exists in Australia, both in the public and private sectors. But how can we best…
The future looks bright for the QUOLL® electronic nose
The QUOLL® electronic nose (e-nose) is one step closer to becoming a practical on-farm tool as the Soil CRC entrusts its future…
‘Lab-on-a-chip’ to give sugarcane growers on-the-spot nutrient analysis
The Soil CRC is excited to be leading a new research project that aims to transform nutrient measurement for the sugarcane industry.…
Organic-based nitrogen fertilisers for crop production and soil health
In Australia, nitrogen fertiliser use has increased by over threefold in the past three decades to meet food production demand. Less than…