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Evaluating the role of ecosystem processes in the enhancement of soil carbon stocks and functional resilience – Final project report
This project (4.1.005) examined how land management practices affect soil resilience, with the goal of identifying which practices build more resilient soils and under what conditions they are most likely to benefit farmers. Read our final project report to learn more.
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.
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.
A coordinated and consistent approach to managing and enabling soil data – Final project report
Led by Associate Professor Nathan Robinson from Federation University, the aim of this project was to deliver a collaborative solution to data sharing and management that supports the secure and reliable storage, discovery and reuse of data. Read our final project report to learn more.
Integrated solutions for underperforming constrained soils: Accessing soil moisture – Final project report
Led by Dr Murray Hart (NSW DPIRD), the overall purpose of the project was to achieve reliable and profitable crop productivity in soils with multiple constraints and to close the gap between farm production and the rainfall-limited crop yield potential in major soil types in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia. Read the final project report.
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.
Risk/Reward Tool – Writing Guide and User Documentation
The ‘Risk/Reward Tool – Writing Guiding and User Documentation’ was developed to support agricultural industry project and extension officers in improving the accessibility of information provided to farmers when they are deciding on adopting a new farming practice or technology. The package consists of a user guide, report templates, and case study examples of the three tools developed as part of the Soil CRC project 1.4.005. Read the guide.
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.
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.
Developing knowledge and tools to better manage herbicide residues in soil – Final project report
Herbicides are widely used in Australian agricultural systems for weed control. Some herbicides can persist in soil long enough to carry over from one cropping season to the next, which can pose a risk of injuring the following crop. Led by Dr Mick Rose, this project (4.2.001) aimed to develop new knowledge and tools for managing herbicide residues in soil. Read the final project report.