Soil texturing in the field
Soil texture is an inherent property of soil that affects the biological, chemical and physical behaviour of soil and...
Potential wheat yield on gravel soil in south-western agricultural region of Western Australia
High potential wheat yield based on rainfall corresponds with areas with a high proportion of gravel soil.
Describing gravel soil at Kendenup, Western Australia
Tim Overheu, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, describes a gravelly duplex soil at Kendenup.
3D view of an individual gravel
Internal pores in ironstone gravel particles provide additional water storage, new surfaces for nutrient binding and microhabitats for microorganisms.
Nutrient cycling in gravel soil
In gravel soil, the carbon pool is concentrated compared to a soil without gravel.
Replicated small plot field experiments – is the pain worth the gain?
Current best scientific practice for agricultural field experiments is application of treatments to relatively small areas of ground under...
Explaining soil testing jargon by Jason Condon
This NSW DPI Soils Network of Knowledge (SNoK) webinar will explain some basics of soil test results so that...
The paddock guide to PA trials
This is a basic guide for farmers and consultants wanting to set up on-farm trials using precision agriculture (PA)...
A simple guide for describing soils
This guide is suitable for anyone who is interested in understanding the basics of soil morphology, characteristics and description....
