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Soil Health: Why it matters – Panel Discussion – Video
This Soil CRC panel discussion focuses on soil health and why it matters. Panellists discuss some of the challenges around soil health, measuring it and keeping it. Panellists: Lukas Van Zwieten, Richard Doyle, Kirsty Yeates and Jeff Edwards. Watch the recording.
Soil organic amendment trial – Badgingarra, Western Australia – Video
The soil organic amendment trial is a West Midlands Group trial hosted in Badgingarra, and supported by Murdoch University and the Soil CRC. This video demonstrates soil water repellency on the trial site before and after treatment. It features Nathan Craig (WMG Executive Officer), Dr Richard Bell (Murdoch University) and Simon Yeap (Murdoch University).
Kinetics, isotherms and adsorption-desorption behavior of phosphorus from aqueous solution using zirconium-iron and iron modified biosolid biochars – Journal article
Rahman, M.A., Lamb, D., Kunhikrishnan, A. & Rahman, M.M. (2021) Kinetics, isotherms and adsorption-desorption behavior of phosphorus from aqueous solution using zirconium-iron and iron modified biosolid biochars. Water 13(23) 3320. https://doi.org/10.3390/w13233320. Read article.
Addressing complex soil constraints – Webinar – 2021
Managing multiple soil constraints is difficult. This webinar looks at the research (project 4.2.002) into addressing complex soil constraints with one solution, rather than many individual solutions. Presented by Soil CRC Project Leader Dr Jason Condon, Charles Sturt University, on 9 November, 2021.
Soil CRC 2020-2021 Annual Report
Read about the Soil CRC’s research highlights and achievements in our 2020-2021 Annual Report.
Rewarding soil stewardship – Program 1 panel discussion 2021 – Webinar
A discussion on the different approaches to rewarding soil stewardship. What role do financial institutions play in rewarding soil stewardship? Will consumers pay more for good soil management? Facilitated by Soil CRC Program Leader Professor Catherine Allan, Charles Sturt University. Panellists include Professor Mark Morrison, Charles Sturt University and Dr Nick Pawsey, Charles Sturt University and Craig Carter, grazier. This panel discussion was broadcast on Tuesday 26 October, 2021.
New sensors for measuring soil – Webinar – 2021
It is vital that farmers know the nutrient status of their soil. This presentation shares some of the research on the new technologies being developed to improve soil sensors. Presented by Soil CRC Project Leader Dr Craig Lobsey, University of Southern Queensland on Tuesday 5 October, 2021. Watch the webinar.
New products for subsoil constraints – Webinar – 2021
Subsoil constraints have been traditionally difficult to manage. They limit water storage capacity and nutrient absorption which can result in a drop in crop productivity. This presentation focussed on the development of innovative products to address subsoil constraints. Presented by Soil CRC Project Leader Dr Ehsan Tavakkoli, NSW Department of Primary Industries on Tuesday 7 September, 2021. Watch the webinar.
Improving the performance of sandy soils – Webinar – 2021
This presentation examines findings from a meta-analysis and literature review from the Soil CRC Project ‘New amendments for sandy soils’. Presented by Soil CRC Researcher Dr Amanda Schapel, Primary Industries & Regions South Australia (PIRSA). Watch webinar.
Soil Data and the National Soil Strategy – Panel Discussion 2021 – Video
The Soil CRC’s Visualising Australasia’s Soils project is working to improve soil data availability to provide Australasian farmers, agronomists, researchers and agribusinesses with relevant soil data on demand. This panel discussion looks at the opportunities, challenges and complexities around soil data capture, storage and management. Panellists: Peter Dahlhaus (Federation University),
Richard Doyle (University of Tasmania), Jane McInnes (Riverine Plains) and David Minkey (Western Australian No-Tillage Farmers Association). Watch the recording.