Soils

Cool Soil Initiative principal scientist Cassandra Schefe and director Fiona McCredie.

Cool Soil Initiative locked in to 2030

The Cool Soil Initiative has transitioned to an industry-funded program.

04 November 2024

A new test could simplify gypsum rate calculations. Credit: Maxim Ibragimov, Shutterstock.

New test informs accurate gypsum requirements

Researchers are developing a simple soil incubation test to determine gypsum rates.

02 September 2024

The Birchip Cropping Group is studying groundcover over the summer months, particularly in the marginal regions of the Mallee. Credit: Mark Saunders.

Mitigating soil erosion in the Mallee

A Victorian study looks at agronomic strategies for protecting soil from wind erosion.

12 August 2024

A collaboration between DPIRD and GRDC aims to to boost WA grain yields by increasing water use efficiency by over 10 per cent, and improve crop nutrient availability by refining soil re-engineering and agronomy practices. Credit: Mark Saunders.

New $55.9M partnership aims to boost WA grain production

A DPIRD and GRDC collaboration aims to transform water and nutrient use efficiency in WA.

07 August 2024

The Armatree field site, one of six core sites which forms an important part of the study. Credti: Chris Guppy, University of New England.

Amelioration strategies in the spotlight

Data from a long-running project has shed light on the efficacy of various amelioration strategies.

09 July 2024

A new soil science resource has been launched online. Image courtesy SoilsWest.

New soil knowledge website now online

A website dedicated to sharing soil science and management insights is now available.

11 June 2024

Developed at the University of Tasmania, the BILBY wireless communication node sends data from a soil moisture probe through the soil to a gateway then to the cloud. Credit: University of Tasmania.

New soil sensors designed to be 'farm tough'

Two new soil sensors are on track towards commercialisation.

10 June 2024

Birchip Cropping Group senior operations manager and research agronomist, Brooke Bennett, is leading a trial looking at the legacy effects of growing pulses, aiming to put some valuable figures around the benefits of nitrogen fixation. Credit: BCG.

Legacy benefits of nitrogen fixation investigated

Victorian field trial looks at nitrogen fixation benefits from growing pulses.

02 May 2024

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RESEARCH

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

Research Report: Succession Planning (December 2024)

This month's research report, compiled with the input of John White, Rural Generations, is a great resource for succession planning. A key message from the report is to start succession planning as soon as possible.

Research Report: Field Days Wrap (November 2024)

Kondinin Group's research team has the low down on the latest gear that was on show at various field days held around the country in the past few months.

Research Report: Trailing Sheep Feeders (October 2024)

Trailing sheep feeders are on the menu for Kondinin Group's October Research Report with nine popular models covered.

Research Report: Livestock Management Software (September 2024)

Kondinin Group's September Research Report looks at a range of livestock management software platforms which can make life a lot easier when it comes to efficient sheep and cattle production.

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