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Affordable approaches to rapid field testing of soil chemical properties – Research findings fact sheet
Led by Dr Liang Wang from the University of Newcastle, this project (2.2.004) set out to develop a rapid, accurate and low-cost way to test soil chemical properties in the field, focusing on nitrate, phosphate and pH. Read our researching findings fact sheet to learn more.
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.
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
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.
Learning-based Soil Property Estimation using Remote Sensing Data Focusing on Spectral Complexity, Noise and Vegetation Interference – PhD thesis
A PhD thesis by Soil CRC and Charles Sturt University student Dr Dristi Datta. Datta, D. (2025). Learning-based Soil Property Estimation using Remote Sensing Data Focusing on Spectral Complexity, Noise and Vegetation Interference. [Doctoral Thesis, Charles Sturt University]. Charles Sturt University.
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.
Visualising Australasia’s Soils: Building a legacy of soil data in Australia – Flyer
This flyer provides an overview of the Soil CRC’s Visualising Australasia’s Soils project and outlines the work underway in the final phase (project 2.3.003) of the research. View the flyer.