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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.
Improving pesticide delivery efficiency using novel nanoporous carrier materials – Research findings fact sheet
Led by Dr Yanju Liu from the University of Newcastle. this project (3.2.001) investigated carrier materials that could deliver imidacloprid in a controlled manner for sugarcane farming systems. Read our fact sheet. Read our research findings fact sheet.
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.
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
A Study of Social Norms and Soil Management – PhD thesis
A PhD thesis from Soil CRC and Charles Sturt University student Dr Melissa Wales: Wales, M. (2025). A Study of Social Norms and Soil Management. [Doctoral Thesis, Charles Sturt University]. Charles Sturt University. https://researchoutput.csu.edu.au/en/publications/a-study-of-social-norms-and-soil-management/
Developing effective biochar and biopolymer material as an alternative microbial carrier – PhD thesis
A PhD thesis by Soil CRC and Griffith University student Dr Rahat Shabir: Shabir, R. (2023). Developing effective biochar and biopolymer material as an alternative microbial carrier. Griffith University. https://dx.doi.org/10.25904/1912/5019
Enhancing soil organic carbon estimation via hyperspectral dimensionality reduction – PhD thesis
A PhD thesis by Soil CRC and Federation University student Dr Arif Rahman: Rahman, M.A. (2025). Enhancing soil organic carbon estimation via hyperspectral dimensionality reduction. Federation University Australia. http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/HandleResolver/1959.17/210879
Managing Phytotoxicity of Soil-borne Herbicide Residues in Grain Cropping Systems – PhD thesis
A PhD thesis by Soil CRC and Murdoch University student Dr Win Win Pyone: Pyone, W. (2024). Managing Phytotoxicity of Soil-borne Herbicide Residues in Grain Cropping Systems. Murdoch University. https://researchportal.murdoch.edu.au/esploro/outputs/991005718967007891
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