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Develop and evaluate novel nanoporous carrier materials to improve pesticide delivery efficiency – Final project report
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.
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.
Improving pesticide delivery efficiency using novel nanoporous carrier materials – Research findings 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.
In-paddock variability of plant available water – PhD thesis
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
Enhancing soil organic carbon estimation via hyperspectral dimensionality reduction – PhD thesis
A PhD thesis by Soil CRC and Federation University student Dr Arif Rahman: Rahman, M.A. (2025). Enhancing soil organic carbon estimation via hyperspectral dimensionality reduction. Federation University Australia. http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/HandleResolver/1959.17/210879
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
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
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.