Projects
Project 3.1.008 Evaluating the agronomic benefits of biosolids biochar
Professor Ravi Naidu Project Leader The University of Newcastle Water treatment processes in Australia and globally generate millions of tonnes of biosolids,…
Project 3.1.009 Organic-based nitrogen fertilisers for crop production and soil health
Dr Yunying Fang Project Leader Griffith University Nitrogen fertiliser production and use contributes to climate change and environmental degradation. It is responsible…
Project 3.2.001 Improving pesticide delivery efficiency
The challenge Pesticides have an important role in Australian agriculture, controlling pests that cause significant crop losses. However, more than 90% of…
Project 3.3.001 Mapping projects on ameliorating soil constraints, and review of soil constraints, products and technologies
Dr Susan Orgill Project Leader NSW Department of Primary Industries This project identified the location, scope and impact of current research investigating…
Project 3.3.002 New products for subsoil constraints
Justine Cox Project Leader NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development The majority of Australian soils have constraints such as sodicity,…
Project 3.3.003 New amendments for sandy soils
Led by Professor Richard Bell from Murdoch University, this project (3.3.003) aimed to assess the potential for using novel amendments to increase the reactive surface area of sands and thereby create a root environment that delivers water and nutrients to plant roots more effectively for enhanced crop growth. Find out more and view our project resources.
Project 3.3.004 New organic amendments for retaining soil moisture
Professor Chengrong Chen Project Leader Griffith University Persistent drought has been a feature of the agricultural landscape across Australia. Water stress has…
Project 3.4.001 Evaluating alternative rhizobial carriers
Professor Chengrong Chen Project Leader Griffith University Rhizobium inoculation has contributed significantly to the supply of nitrogen in most farming systems, but…
Project 3.4.002 Evaluation of innovative microbial carrier products
Professor Chengrong Chen Project Leader Griffith University Peat is the most-used carrier for rhizobia legume inoculants. However, it is a non-renewable resource,…
Project 4.1.001 Scoping study to identify and prioritise regional soil constraints
Diana Parsons Project Leader Central West Farming Systems This scoping study consulted with end users to identify the key issues that are…