The fertiliser value of manures
Professor Terry Rose from Southern Cross University is leading a Soil CRC project to develop recommendations for the use of animal manures…
A bird in the hand and two feet on the soil
An Australian wildlife enthusiast, Soil CRC PhD student Melissa Wales has always been passionate about the natural world. She was known to…
Program spotlight: Soil performance metrics
Program 2 of the Soil CRC seeks to define the indicators of soil performance, create better tools for on-farm soil measurement and…
Next-gen soil sensors on the horizon
With the recent completion of the Soil CRC’s ‘Smart soil sensors’ project, we’re one step closer to delivering easy-to-use, field-based senor technology…
Visualising Australasia’s Soils: extending the soil data federation
The Soil CRC’s Visualising Australasia’s Soils (VAS) project provides an online portal to quality soil data from across Australia and New Zealand.…
Sky’s the limit for ‘Lab-on-a-Chip’ creator
Known for his sharp wit and steely determination, Soil CRC PhD student Reuben Mah is a self-proclaimed perfectionist who strives for continuous…
Program spotlight: Integrated soil management solutions
Program 4 of the Soil CRC aims to develop cost-effective and sustainable soil management solutions to build more productive and resilient soil.…
Food waste solutions for a sustainable future
With a fierce curiosity and a passion for science, it’s not surprising that Novocastrian James O’Connor is on the verge of completing…
Understanding soil microbial functional resistance and resilience to drought
Sustainable agricultural ecosystems rely on healthy soil that supports beneficial organisms and functions. Environmental stressors such as drought, heat, fire, and compaction…
Grower group conversations: Reflecting on knowledge sharing
The Soil CRC Knowledge Sharing Project extension series is now available on the Soil CRC YouTube channel. This four-part series is produced…
Supporting grower groups to better inform farmers
Based in the wheatbelt of Western Australia, West Midlands Group is one of 20 grower group participants in the Soil CRC. Their…
PhD research shines light on regen ag
Soil CRC PhD student Mathew Alexanderson doesn’t consider himself a traditional academic. As an avid traveller and a passionate environmental advocate, he…