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CRC invests in new soil research
The Soil CRC has announced funding for six new research projects with a cash investment of $2.7 million and a further $6.2 million...
Soil microbial indicators: What do they mean and how can we use them?
The last decade or so has seen an increased recognition of soil biology’s role in crop and pasture production and ecosystem heal...
PhD student shines light on soil health
As a former chef, Phil Kay’s passion for sustainable food production led him to embark on a PhD with the Soil CRC in 2019. Three...
Investing in soil stewardship
Rewarding farmers for good soil stewardship requires financial markets that are willing and able to invest in soil management. Unl...
Soil amendment trial underway in Burdekin, Queensland
Australia’s agricultural soils are often plagued with multiple physical and chemical constraints that hinder crop root growt...
Managing phytotoxicity in soils for stronger grain yields
Residual effects of herbicides in soil can linger longer than we realise. Little is understood about the toxicity threshold levels...