Knowledge Hub
Beyond soil carbon – Wheatbelt NRM fact sheet (2026)
Developed by Soil CRC participant Wheatbelt NRM, this fact sheet brings together findings from two Soil CRC research projects investigating how soil amelioration, amendments and plant diversity can influence soil carbon, soil function and resilience. Read fact sheet.
Soil water storage: increased access and tools for assessment – Research findings fact sheet
Led by Dr Alice Melland (University of Southern Queensland), this project (4.2.005) tested a field method to characterise how easily plants can access soil water and how much water the soil can store for plants. Read our research findings fact sheet to find out more.
Get the dirt on soil amendments – Podcast (2026)
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.
Improving productivity in deep sandy soils: Soil CRC Bullaring experiment – Facey Group fact sheet (2026)
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.
Integrated solutions for underperforming constrained soils – Webinar – 2026
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.
The nature of highly calcareous soils and their impact on crop productivity: A literature review
This literature review is part of the Soil CRC’s research project, ‘Overcoming soil constraints in highly calcareous soils’ (4.2.003). Read more.
Enhanced nutrient recovery from food waste anaerobic digestate – PhD thesis
A PhD thesis by Soil CRC and University of Western Australia student Dr James O’Connor: O’Connor, J. (2024). Enhanced nutrient recovery from food waste anaerobic digestate. University of Western Australia. https://doi.org/10.26182/vzge-zx85
Stability of soil organic carbon under different amendments in sandy soils – PhD thesis
A PhD thesis by Soil CRC and Murdoch University student Dr Tania Monir: Monir, T. (2026). Stability of soil organic carbon under different amendments in sandy soils. Murdoch University. https://doi.org/10.60867/00000050
Phytotoxicity and Ecotoxicology of Hydrothermal carbonisation-treated wastes – PhD thesis
A PhD thesis by Soil CRC and Southern Cross University student Dr Henry Luutu: Luutu, H. (2023). Phytotoxicity and Ecotoxicology of Hydrothermal carbonisation-treated wastes [Thesis]. Southern Cross University. https://doi.org/10.25918/thesis.374
Sandy soils, new solutions: Insights from a Soil CRC project – Podcast (2026)
In this episode of the Mallee Sustainable Farming ‘Farm Talk’ podcast, PIRSA’s Amanda Schapel shares insights from the long-running, collaborative, Soil CRC sandy soil project. The project investigated how clay and organic amendments can improve the productivity and resilience of sandy soils through literature reviews, pot trials and long-term multi-site field research. Listen here.