Explore an underground world
Learn about what’s going in soil and why.
Understand soil properties and processes
The Soil attributes section contains information on different topics within soil biology, physics or chemistry. Pages within these topics present an overview of the current state of knowledge, explain the principles and properties of different soil attributes, and highlight insights from research and resources like case studies. Resources are suggested throughout these Pages.
Looking after soil for long-term sustainability
Protecting and conserving a critical resource.
Discover and apply best practice soil management
Soil management focuses on practical advice and guidelines to improve soil management. This information discusses how soil management integrates into different farming systems and considers different options that may be available to improve soil quality. Resources are linked throughout Soil Management pages.
Dig deeper with analytical insights and data
Support better decision making and create value with soil monitoring and testing.
Learn how soil testing and monitoring can unlock potential
Soil analysis & testing provides information on how soil attributes and properties are measured and tested, as well as guidance on how to analyse and interpret soil test results and set up soil sampling and monitoring.
Curated collection of high-quality, evidence-based soil information
The knowledge you need, all in one place.
Explore our collection of videos, case studies, fact sheets, tools, journal articles, links and more.
The Resources section lets user explore and access a curated selection of additional resources for soil information and management. These Resources can be searched, and filtered by topic(s), format, date, and organisation so you can find what you’re looking for, or discover something new.
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Different soil testing methods measure different pools of phosphorus in the soil.
Soil structure influences movement of water, air and roots
