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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 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.

With support from the Soil CRC, Mallee Sustainable Farming developed a ‘Rainfall Mapper’ fact sheet based on Dr Peter Weir’s presentation at their pre-sowing updates in March 2026, where he shared results from his Soil CRC-supported PhD project at Federation University. Read the fact sheet.

Led by Dr Yanju Liu from the University of Newcastle. this project (3.2.001) investigated carrier materials that could deliver imidacloprid in a controlled manner for sugarcane farming systems. Read our fact sheet. Read our research findings fact sheet.

This literature review is part of the Soil CRC’s research project, ‘Overcoming soil constraints in highly calcareous soils’ (4.2.003). Read more.

Led by Associate Professor Nathan Robinson from Federation University, the aim of this project was to deliver a collaborative solution to data sharing and management that supports the secure and reliable storage, discovery and reuse of data. Read our final project report to learn more.

A PhD thesis from Soil CRC and Federation University student Dr Peter Weir: Weir, P. (2025). In-paddock variability of plant available water. [Doctoral Thesis]. Federation University Australia. http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/HandleResolver/1959.17/206483