Knowledge Hub

Check out the August 2026 newsletter from the Soil CRC. In this edition: Land management practices that build more resilient soils; Major survey to guide rural land management investment in Tasmania; Knowledge and tools to better manage herbicide residues in soil; Soil CRC PhD students take the baton for the final stretch to the finish line; From research to practice: An update from our Adoption Manager; Join the Soil CRC at the Soil Science Australia National Conference in Perth; Knowledge sharing activities for farmers and advisors; New to the Soil CRC Knowledge Hub. Read newsletter.

Wheatbelt NRM’s ‘Get the dirt’ podcast digs into what really matters for soil health, resilience and farming in a tough climate. In this interview, Soil CRC researcher Professor Terry Rose (Southern Cross University) talks about how animal manures can contribute to nutrient efficiency and soil health. Listen here.

This fact sheet was developed by Soil CRC participant, Wheatbelt NRM, to demonstrate the findings from three Soil CRC projects on how farming practices and natural ecosystem processes influence soil carbon, soil health and the ability of agricultural soils to withstand and recover from stress.
It includes practical implications and a decision support framework to help land owners undertake a self assessment to adopt the trialed practices used in three projects. Read fact sheet.

This project (4.1.005) examined how land management practices affect soil resilience, with the goal of identifying which practices build more resilient soils and under what conditions they are most likely to benefit farmers. Read our final project report to learn more.

Led by Professor Keith Pembleton, this project (4.3.005) developed and tested a framework for diagnosing multiple soil constraints using publicly available data and farmers’ own data. Read our research findings fact sheet.

The Victoria Branch of Soil Science Australia hosted an in-person and online event to explore how better soil data, deeper understanding of soil water and clearer insights into regenerative agriculture can support more informed decisions on farms and across the agricultural sector. Dr Christine Storer (Charles Sturt University), A/Prof Peter Dahlhaus (Federation University Australia) and research hydrologist Sam North shared practical project insights from the Soil CRC. Watch the recording.

This project (3.2.001) investigated carrier materials that could deliver imidacloprid in a controlled manner for sugarcane farming systems. The work had three main phases: a literature review and workshop, preparing and analysing the carrier materials, and loading and release testing. Read our final project report.

This long-term experiment (2022–2026) evaluated the combined effects of clay incorporation, deep ripping, and legume intercropping across a full crop rotation. Project paricipant Facey Group prepared a project fact sheet on the Bullaring, WA, site to provide an overview of the research findings. Read fact sheet.

Check out the July 2026 newsletter from the Soil CRC. In this edition: Investigating novel farming practices through the lens of drought resilience; Economic analysis of the BILBY® Data Transmission Unit demonstrates the value of the Soil CRC’s investment; Beyond the thesis: Cultivating the next generation of innovators; Research extension: A collaborative effort; Watch our July webinar: Integrated solutions for underperforming constrained soils; Tasmanian rural landholder survey kicks off; Knowledge sharing activities for farmers and advisors; Visit the Soil CRC Knowledge Hub. Read newsletter.

This webinar highlighted the Soil CRC’s latest research on unlocking the potential of underperforming, constrained soils. Soil CRC researchers Dr Lukas Van Zwieten and Dr Shihab Uddin (NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development) discussed how integrated, practical solutions can help overcome these challenges. Drawing on recent multi-site field trials (NSW and Qld), they shared evidence-based strategies that improve soil function, enhance water use, and deliver measurable yield gains – particularly in tough seasons. Watch the webinar.