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Understanding the Mechanisms of Soil Microbial Function and Their Role in Cropping Systems – PhD thesis
A PhD thesis by Soil CRC and Southern Cross University student Dr Cameron Copeland. Copeland, C. (2025). Understanding the Mechanisms of Soil Microbial Function and Their Role in Cropping Systems. Southern Cross University. https://doi.org/10.25918/thesis.542.
Matching soil performance indicators to Australian farming systems – Research findings fact sheet
Led by Dr Nathan Robinson, this two-year project (2.1.006) set out to understand which soil indicators farmers currently use to assess soil status and which are most appropriate for different farming systems and regions. Read our research findings fact sheet.
Understanding the impact of identity and socio-economic factors on the adoption of soil conservation practices: Empirical evidence from Australia – Journal article
Khuraijam, S., Wechtler, H., Higgins, V. & Seshadri, B. (2025). Understanding the impact of identity and socio-economic factors on the adoption of soil conservation practices: Empirical evidence from Australia. Journal of Rural Studies, 116, 103636. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrurstud.2025.103636. Read the article.
Identification of high-performing soil groups in grazing lands using a multivariate analysis method – Journal article
Senanayake, I.P., Yeo, I.-Y., Robinson, N.J., Dahlhaus, P.G. & Hancock, G.R. (2024). Identification of high-performing soil groups in grazing lands using a multivariate analysis method. Soil Security, 16, 100163. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soisec.2024.100163. Read the article.
Is climate risk perception enough? Empirical evidence from Australian farmers – Journal article
Khuraijam, S., Wechtler, H., Higgins, V. & Luke, H. (2026). Is climate risk perception enough? Empirical evidence from Australian farmers. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 133, 105918. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2025.105918. Read the article.
Regenerative agriculture in Australia: the changing face of farming – Journal article
Alexanderson, M.S., Luke, H. & John, L.D. (2024). Regenerative agriculture in Australia: the changing face of farming. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 8, 1402849. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2024.1402849. Read the article.
Matching soil performance indicators to Australian farming systems – Case study – 2024
The ‘Matching soil performance indicators to farming systems’ project (2.1.006) provides new insights into which of these soil indicators farmers are using, and why. The project has addressed knowledge gaps for researchers, providing important context around how farmers are choosing to monitor soil health. Read case study.
Opportunities for soil carbon management in the Riverina region of NSW – Fact sheet
This fact sheet supports the ‘Opportunities for soil carbon management in the Riverina region of NSW’ webinar, delivered as part of the ‘Soil carbon capacity building resources for farmers and advisors’ project, proudly supported by the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW). Read fact sheet.
Opportunities for soil carbon management in Southwest NSW – Fact sheet
This fact sheet supports the ‘Opportunities for soil carbon management in Southwest NSW’ webinar, delivered as part of the ‘Soil carbon capacity building resources for farmers and advisors’ project, proudly supported by the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW). Read fact sheet.
Opportunities for soil carbon management in Central West NSW – Fact sheet
This fact sheet supports the ‘Opportunities for soil carbon management in Central West NSW’ webinar, delivered as part of the ‘Soil carbon capacity building resources for farmers and advisors’ project, proudly supported by the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW). Read fact sheet.