Knowledge Hub
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.
Unravelling regenerative agriculture’s sustainability benefits and outcomes: A scoping review – Journal article
Rai, P., Godfrey, S.S., Storer, C.E., Behrendt, K., Ip, R.H.L. & Nordblom, T.L. (2025). Unravelling regenerative agriculture’s sustainability benefits and outcomes: A scoping review. Sustainability, 17(3), 981. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17030981. Read the article.
Connecting consumers and soil: Development of a conceptual model for shaping the consumer market for soil stewardship – Journal article
Morrison, M., McKenzie, K., MacDonald, D.H., Small, F., Nayeem, T. & Greig, J. (2025). Connecting consumers and soil: Development of a conceptual model for shaping the consumer market for soil stewardship. Soil Security, 19, 100180. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soisec.2025.100180. 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.
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.
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.
A new reporting tool for impact: Communicating risks & rewards – Webinar – 2025
In this webinar, Simon Kruger (West Midlands Group Project Communications Officer and Soil CRC Project Leader) introduced the Soil CRC’s ‘Risk/Reward Reporting Guide’ — a new toolkit designed specifically for extension teams and grower groups. Project participant Joy Valle (Executive Officer, Corrigin Farm Improvement Group) spoke about her involvement in the project and showcased how her organisation is using the Risk/Reward Reporting Guide. Watch the webinar.
Assessing the financial impacts of organic fertiliser use in agriculture – Research findings fact sheet
This project examined how organic fertilisers affect crop performance, soil condition and farm profitability. It aimed to address the uncertainty faced by growers by linking known agronomic effects with new economic evidence. Read our research findings fact sheet to learn more.
A new tool to better assess the risk/reward of new farming practices and technologies – Research findings fact sheet
This project (1.4.005) delivered a new Risk/Reward Reporting Guide to to improve how research findings are communicated to farmers, by showing both the benefits and trade-offs of adopting new practices. Read our research findings fact sheet to learn more.
What drives farmer decisions? Insights from the Soil CRC study – Webinar – 2025
In this webinar, Associate Professor Hanabeth Luke (Murdoch University) shares insights from the Soil CRC’s ‘What drives farmer decisions?’ research. This research delves into the motivations, perceptions and decision-making of growers across multiple Australian regions. Watch the webinar.