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Soil CRC Project Spotlight with Prof Keith Pembleton (2024) – Video
We caught up with Soil CRC Project Leader Professor Keith Pembleton (University of Southern Queensland) at the 2024 Soil CRC Participants Conference to find out about his new project, ‘Next generation tools for higher performing soils’ (4.3.007). Watch video.
Soil CRC Project Spotlight with Assoc Prof Peter Dahlhaus (2024) – Video
We caught up with Soil CRC Project Leader Associate Professor Peter Dahlhaus (Federation University) at the 2024 Soil CRC Participants Conference to find out about his new project, ‘Visualising Australasia’s Soils: building a legacy’ (2.3.003). Watch video.
The QUOLL® electronic nose: Sniffing out soil biological activity – Flyer
The Soil CRC’s QUOLL® electronic nose (e-nose) is an emerging soil sensing technology under development to support faster, cheaper and more accessible assessment of soil biological activity. Read our soiltech flyer to learn more.
The BILBY® wireless communication node: Below-ground node for soil sensor data transmission – Flyer
The Soil CRC’s BILBY® wireless communication node can be installed entirely below ground and sends data from soil moisture sensors to an above-ground receiver. Read our soiltech flyer to learn more.
The BANDICOOT® soil probe: Real-time soil profiling for smarter decisions – Flyer
The Soil CRC’s BANDICOOT® soil probe is an advanced prototype soil sensing system that delivers in-field measurements of key soil physical and chemical properties. Read our soiltech flyer to learn more.
Drivers of Input and Stabilisation Control Subsoil Organic Carbon Content in Perennial Pasture Grazing Systems – Journal article
McGuinness, E., Gibson, A. J., Oakes, J., Farrell, M., & Wells, N. S. (2026). Drivers of Input and Stabilisation Control Subsoil Organic Carbon Content in Perennial Pasture Grazing Systems. Soil Systems, 10(2), 33. https://doi.org/10.3390/soilsystems10020033. Read article.
Soil CRC newsletter – Edition 63 – February 2026
Check out the February 2026 newsletter from the Soil CRC. In this edition: Soil CRC adoption activities are go! Developing next-gen biofertilisers to enhance soil health, Burdekin’s Rob Milla joins Soil CRC Board, Farming systems group extends Soil CRC research, Masterclass highlights interest in soils from banking sector, REMINDER: Central West NSW rural landholder survey underway, Come and say hello at evokeAG 2026, Knowledge sharing activities for farmers and advisors. Read newsletter.
Munsell soil colour prediction from the soil and soil colour book using patching method and deep learning techniques – Journal article
Nodi, S.S., Paul, M., Robinson, N., Wang, L., Rehman, S.U. & Kabir, A. (2025). Munsell soil colour prediction from the soil and soil colour book using patching method and deep learning techniques. Sensors, 25(1), 287. https://doi.org/10.3390/s25010287. Read the article.
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.
Beyond soil moisture probes: improving field scale soil moisture mapping – Journal article
Weir, P. & Dahlhaus, P. (2024). Beyond soil moisture probes: improving field scale soil moisture mapping. Discover Soil, 1, 25. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44378-024-00025-0. Read the article.