Soils

The Soil CRC is working on a new risk management tool for soil.

Soil risk/reward reporting tool taking shape

Grower group-led research reveals the risks and rewards of new farming practices.

03 March 2025

Steven Hobbs, Kaniva, Victoria, is increasing soil carbon through intensively grazing areas, and leaving long recovery times.

Making headway on soil carbon journey

Grower story: increasing soil carbon through rotational cell grazing and cover crops.

19 February 2025

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

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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: Cordless Impact Wrenches (July 2025)

Six battery-powered impact wrenches were bench tested in this month's Research Report, focusing on their ability to get nuts done up and undone.

Research Report: Mouse Bait Applications (June 2025)

Mice remain a significant issue for cropping regions and the June Research Report, supported by an investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporation, brings together the latest research and practical recommendations for bait spreading and machinery performance to help growers improve mouse control strategies.

Research Report: Farm Labour (May 2025)

Farm labour, whether temporary, casual, contract or permanent staff, is an essential part of agriculture. This Research Report provides insights to help better source and manage one of the farm’s most valuable assets – its people.

Research Report: Sheep Yards (April 2025)

This month's Research Report includes more than a dozen case studies of new sheep yard builds and renovations from around the country. There are plenty of ideas to make the handling of stock more efficient and stress-free.

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