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…
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…