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New amendments for sandy soils – Research reports
The main aim of the ‘New amendments for sandy soils’ project (3.3.003) was to assess the potential for using novel amendments to increase the reactive surface area of sands and thereby create a root environment that delivers water and nutrients to plant roots more effectively for enhanced crop growth. Read our project reports.
Organic and clay amendments to improve the productivity of sandy soils – Research findings fact sheet
This project (3.3.003) assessed the use of novel amendments to increase the reactive surface area of sands and thereby improve delivery of water and nutrients to plant roots. Read our research findings fact sheet to learn more.
Addressing complex soil constraints – Final project report
Led by A/Prof Jason Condon from Charles Sturt University, this project (4.2.002) investigated the effectiveness of inorganic and organic amendment to soils to overcome yield restrictions induced by the soil. Read the final project report.
Addressing complex soil constraints – Research findings fact sheet
Led by Dr Jason Condon from Charles Sturt University, this project investigated whether applying inorganic and organic amendments to surface and subsoil layers can improve plant performance on soils with multiple chemical and physical constraints. Read our research findings fact sheet.
Addressing complex soil constraints – Technical fact sheet
This fact sheet supports the ‘Addressing complex soil constraints’ webinar presented by Soil CRC Project Leader Dr Jason Condon (Charles Sturt University). It was published as part of the ‘Building technical capacity for improved soil management’ project (6.1.001). Read more.
Characterisation and agronomic evaluation of acidified food waste anaerobic digestate products – Journal article
O’Connor, J., Mickan, B. S., Yusiharni, E., Singh, G., Gurung, S. K., Siddique, K. H. M., Leopold, M., & Bolan, N. S.(2024). Characterisation and agronomic evaluation of acidified food waste anaerobic digestate products. Journal of Environmental Management, 355, Article 120565. Read article.
Assessment of alternative microbial carriers – Featured project presentation 2023 – Video
Professor Chengrong Chen from Griffith University presents on his Soil CRC research project which is evaluating alternative microbial carriers (3.4.001). Recorded at the 2023 Soil CRC Participants Conference in Launceston, Tasmania, on 30 August 2023. Watch recording.
Biowastes to value: Do plants and soils agree? – PhD presentation by Henry Luutu
Soil CRC PhD student Henry Luutu from Southern Cross University presents his research in this five-minute presentation. Recorded at the 2023 Soil CRC Participants Conference in Launceston, Tasmania, on 30 August 2023.
Impact of dryland cover crop practice on soil water and soil health – PhD presentation by Hanlu Zhang
Soil CRC PhD student Hanlu Zhang from University of Southern Queensland presents her research in this five-minute presentation. Recorded at the 2023 Soil CRC Participants Conference in Launceston, Tasmania, on 30 August 2023.
Plant-based solutions – Program 4 panel 2023 – Video
A Soil CRC panel on plant-based solutions for improving soil health delved into the role of winter and summer cover crops and intercrops. Felicity Harrop chaired the panel, and was this time joined by Terry Rose from Southern Cross University, Herbert Cane Productivity Services’ Lawrence Di Bella, Felicity Gilbert from Wheatbelt NRM, David Minkey from Western Australian No-tillage Farmers Association (WANTFA) and Soils for Life’s James Diack. Recorded at the 2023 Soil CRC Participants Conference in Launceston, Tasmania, on 30 August 2023.