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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
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
More profitable crops on highly calcareous soils by improving early vigour and overcoming soil constraints – Final project report
This report summarises findings of the project ‘More profitable crops on highly calcareous soils by improving early vigour and overcoming soil constraints’ (4.2.003), from four years of activities where the first three years were initially contracted and then extended for a fourth year. Read report.
More profitable crops on highly calcareous soils by improving early vigour and overcoming soil constraints – Research findings fact sheet
This project (4.2.003) focused on identifying practical approaches to improve soil condition, early crop vigour, and crop productivity on calcareous soil in the south-east and upper Eyre Peninsula of South Australia. Read our research findings fact sheet.
Enhanced nutrient recovery from food waste anaerobic digestate – Research findings fact sheet
This research was part of a Soil CRC PhD project by James O’Connor from the University of Western Australia, which investigated how food waste biofertilisers affect soil chemistry, nitrogen dynamics, gaseous emissions from the soil, and crop growth and yield. Read fact sheet.
Soil CRC Project Spotlight with Dr Yunying Fang (2024) – Video
We caught up with Soil CRC Project Leader Dr Yunying Fang (Griffith University) at the 2024 Soil CRC Participants Conference to find…
Transforming waste to wealth: Impact of food waste-derived soil amendments and synthetic nitrogen fertilizer on soil dynamics – Journal article
O’Connor, J., Mickan, B.S., Gurung, S.K., Jenkins, S.N., Siddique, K.H., Leopold, M., Bühlmann, C.H. & Bolan, N.S. (2024). Transforming waste to wealth: Impact of food waste-derived soil amendments and synthetic nitrogen fertilizer on soil dynamics. Soil Use and Management, 40(3), e13093. https://doi.org/10.1111/sum.13093. Read the article.
A framework for evaluating benefits of organic fertilizer use in agriculture – Journal article
Culas, R., Anwar, M. R. & Maraseni, T. N. (2025). A framework for evaluating benefits of organic fertilizer use in agriculture. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 19, 101576. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2024.101576. Read the article.