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Sniffing the soil to gauge soil biological activity – Research findings fact sheet
Led by Dr Shane Powell, the aim of this project (2.1.005) was to develop a low-cost electronic nose (e-Nose) for detecting changes in soil biological activity. The project designed and built the QUOLL® e-Nose, a field-deployable device that can detect changes in soil biological activity. Read our research findings fact sheet.
Soil CRC newsletter – Edition 67 – June 2026
Check out the June 2026 newsletter from the Soil CRC. In this edition: Improving crop phosphorus supply on highly calcareous soils; AI-HYDRA: From soil moisture data to irrigation decisions; Soil health in the spotlight at World Congress of Soil Science; Soil health a highlight for students at Wingham Beef Week; WEBINAR: Integrated solutions for underperforming constrained soils; Knowledge sharing activities for farmers and advisors; Save the date for the Soil CRC’s final conference; Visit the Soil CRC Knowledge Hub . Read newsletter.
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.
Visualising Australasia’s Soils: extending the soil data federation – Research findings fact sheet
The Visualising Australasia’s Soils (VAS) project is building a web-based portal that brings public and private soil data into one place, in a standardised format. Phase 2 (project 2.3.002) delivered major improvements to VAS, including new data input templates, alignment with international standards, better data displays, and education resources for users. Read our research findings fact sheet.
Learning-based Soil Property Estimation using Remote Sensing Data Focusing on Spectral Complexity, Noise and Vegetation Interference – PhD thesis
A PhD thesis by Soil CRC and Charles Sturt University student Dr Dristi Datta. Datta, D. (2025). Learning-based Soil Property Estimation using Remote Sensing Data Focusing on Spectral Complexity, Noise and Vegetation Interference. [Doctoral Thesis, Charles Sturt University]. Charles Sturt University.
Understanding the Mechanisms of Soil Microbial Function and Their Role in Cropping Systems – PhD thesis
A PhD thesis by Soil CRC and Southern Cross University student Dr Cameron Copeland. Copeland, C. (2025). Understanding the Mechanisms of Soil Microbial Function and Their Role in Cropping Systems. Southern Cross University. https://doi.org/10.25918/thesis.542.
Social Drivers of Transitions to Regenerative Agriculture – PhD thesis
A PhD thesis by Soil CRC and Southern Cross University student Dr Mathew Alexanderson. Alexanderson, M.S. (2023). Social Drivers of Transitions to Regenerative Agriculture. Southern Cross University. https://doi.org/10.25918/thesis.346
Beyond adoption: women’s knowledges in agricultural practice change in Australia – PhD thesis
A PhD thesis by Soil CRC and Charles Sturt University student Dr Linda Wirf. Wirf, L. (2025). Beyond adoption: women’s knowledges in agricultural practice change in Australia. [Doctoral Thesis, Charles Sturt University]. Charles Sturt University.
Assessing the agronomic phosphorus fertiliser value of animal manures – PhD thesis
A PhD thesis by Soil CRC and Southern Cross University student Dr Maryam Barati: Barati, M. (2024). Assessing the agronomic phosphorus fertiliser value of animal manures. Southern Cross University. https://doi.org/10.25918/thesis.497
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.