Herbicide residues in soil
This project is investigating the potential for sampling and analysis of herbicide residue concentrations in soil to help inform decisions on which crops can be safely planted.
Soil fungi could help reduce climate change
From Cosmos magazine: It’s not enough anymore to simply cut back on CO2.
Sandy soils organic amendment trials
Six soil amendments have been added to sandy soils under four tillage systems.
New research project for soil carbon
The Soil CRC has a new research project trialling crop sequencing and modern farming technologies to sequester carbon in the soil.
Digging up Data to Unlock Production Potential
Large amounts of previously hidden soil data in the public and private sector are being unearthed, collated and made available to improve agricultural productivity across Australia and New Zealand, thanks to ‘Visualising Australasia’s Soils’ (VAS) — a foundation project of the Soil CRC.
Partnership to overcome soil constraints
A partnership between one of the world's leading silicon fertiliser companies, Agripower, and the Soil CRC was announced last week.
Parliamentary Friends of Soil celebrate World Soil Day
Parliamentarians, scientists, farmers and policy makers gathered ahead of World Soil Day at a Parliamentary Friends of Soil breakfast in Canberra.
Soil health – Why it matters
As we celebrate World Soil Day on December 5, let’s reflect on the importance of soil health to our economy, our environment and to our society.
Soil carbon sequestration: how will it work?
Soil carbon sequestration seems like a win for everyone.
Soil carbon needs technology
Much has been said about the Government’s objective of reducing the cost of soil carbon measurement, but less has been said about the options that farmers have for sequestering carbon in their farming systems and businesses.
Trials test soil microbes for resistance and resilience
This project uses the response of soil microorganisms as a new way of measuring resistance and resilience to environmental stresses.