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UWA soil scientists receive $4.34 million federal grant

RESEARCHERS from the University of Western Australia (UWA) have received a $4.34 million grant for a project to improve soil condition and plant productivity as part of the national Soil Science Challenge.

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 Federal Agriculture Minister, David Littleproud, announcing a three-year funding grant at UWA yesterday.  Image courtesy @D_LittleproudMP.

Federal Agriculture Minister, David Littleproud, announcing a three-year funding grant at UWA yesterday. Image courtesy @D_LittleproudMP.

Federal Agriculture Minister, the Hon David Littleproud MP, announced the three-year funding grant at UWA yesterday.  The Soil Science Challenge is part of the Federal Government's commitment to a $214.9...

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