Soil amelioration

 DPIRD soil researcher Wayne Parker stressed the importance of ameliorating in May at the GRDC updates in Perth last month. Photo: Jenna Santos
CROPPING

Ameliorating wet soil maximises benefits

DPIRD soil researchers have stressed the importance of ameliorating soil after the season breaks.

15 March 2024

 GRDC have invested in a new project which aims to discover the best crop types for high strength soils. Picture Mark Saunders.
CROPPING

Best crop types for combating high strength soils

GRDC funded project aims to discover the best crops for penetrating high strength soils.

13 October 2023

 DPIRD research scientist Arslan Peerzada is part of a research team looking to improve weed management following soil amelioration, with new research focusing on pre-emergent herbicides. Photo: DPIRD
CROPPING

New research on weed management for ameliorated soils

A WA study looks at the importance of an integrated weed management program for ameliorated soils.

11 September 2023

 DPIRD plant pathologist Sarah Collins says the type of soil renovation and the mobility of the pest or disease can make a difference to how long the benefits last. Photo courtesy DPIRD.
CROPPING

Soil renovation trials look at impacts on diseases and pests

Research investigates the impacts of soil amelioration on disease and

11 May 2023

 More than 150 people attended the 2022 Soil Amelioration and CTF Conference in Perth this week.
AGRIBUSINESS

National Soil Amelioration and CTF Conference held this week

Soil conference in Perth attracts hundreds

05 August 2022

 DPIRD development officer Bindi Isbister will be at the National Soil Amelioration and Controlled Traffic Farming Conference in Perth in August. Picture courtesy DPIRD.
CROPPING

Soil and Controlled Traffic conference bookings open

WA to host key CTF and soil amelioration event

19 May 2022

The GRDC says it's important to know soil types before deep ripping. Picture courtesy GRDC.
CROPPING

Know your soils before you start deep ripping

Make sure you are familiar with your soils before deep ripping.

08 March 2021

 The HE-VA Sub Tiller was among a range of machinery demonstrated at Bolgart, WA, last week. Picture Ben White.
MACHINERY

Big turnout at WANTFA field day

Live machinery demonstrations in WA draw a crowd

31 August 2020

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