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Diagnosis frameworks for multiple and complex soil constraints – Research findings fact sheet
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.
Beyond the rain gauge: Mapping rain where it matters – Mallee Sustainable Farming fact sheet (2026)
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.
The development of 3D printed microfluidic devices for the in-field colourimetric analysis of soil macronutrients – PhD thesis
A PhD thesis by Soil CRC and University of Tasmania student Dr Reuben Mah: Mah, R. (2024). The development of 3D printed microfluidic devices for the in-field colourimetric analysis of soil macronutrients. University of Tasmania. https://doi.org/10.25959/29096384
Modelling soil physical and chemical properties using existing datasets across grain growing regions of Australia – PhD thesis
A PhD thesis by Soil CRC and University of Southern Queensland student Dr Suman Gajurel: Gajurel, S. (2025). Modelling soil physical and chemical properties using existing datasets across grain growing regions of Australia. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/zwv89
Sniffing the soil to gauge soil biological activity – Research findings fact sheet
Led by Dr Shane Powell, the aim of this project (2.1.005) was to develop a low-cost electronic nose (e-Nose) for detecting changes in soil biological activity. The project designed and built the QUOLL® e-Nose, a field-deployable device that can detect changes in soil biological activity. Read our research findings fact sheet.
The BANDICOOT® soil probe: Real-time soil profiling for smarter decisions (2025) – Video
Soil CRC Program 2 Leader, Dr Nathan Robinson, sat down with agtech innovator Simon Edwards from the University of Tasmania to chat about the Soil CRC’s BANDICOOT® soil probe — a tool that provides actionable insights into compaction, moisture, salinity and clay content in under 30 seconds, making it practical for routine in-paddock use. Watch the video.
Assessing Soil Indicator Practices: Determinants and Variations Among Australian Farmers – Journal article
Chadha, A., Robinson, N., Ollerenshaw, A. & Larkins, J. (2026). Assessing Soil Indicator Practices: Determinants and Variations Among Australian Farmers. Soil Use and Management 42, 1: e70196. https://doi.org/10.1111/sum.70196. Read article.
Soil CRC Project Spotlight with Prof Keith Pembleton (2024) – Video
We caught up with Soil CRC Project Leader Professor Keith Pembleton (University of Southern Queensland) at the 2024 Soil CRC Participants Conference to find out about his new project, ‘Next generation tools for higher performing soils’ (4.3.007). Watch video.
The QUOLL® electronic nose: Sniffing out soil biological activity – Flyer
The Soil CRC’s QUOLL® electronic nose (e-nose) is an emerging soil sensing technology under development to support faster, cheaper and more accessible assessment of soil biological activity. Read our soiltech flyer to learn more.
The BILBY® wireless communication node: Below-ground node for soil sensor data transmission – Flyer
The Soil CRC’s BILBY® wireless communication node can be installed entirely below ground and sends data from soil moisture sensors to an above-ground receiver. Read our soiltech flyer to learn more.