Amelioration fallow lifts subsoil pH and yields on acidic, compacted soils

This soil amelioration case study takes us to Tony Murfit's property at South Burracoppin, Western Australia.

Topsoil inclusion lifts water use efficiency and yield in compacted sands

This soil amelioration case study takes us to Brad and Narelle Smith's property at Geraldton, Western Australia.

Addressing soil acidity, water repellence, and compaction with liming and clay delving

This soil amelioration case study takes us to Trevor and Renae Syme's property at Bolgart, north of Toodyay, Western...

Estimating maintenance lime rates

Research summary developed from Gaus Azam and Chris Gazey, DPIRD (2023)

Benefits of improved crop root development in ameliorated soils

Research summary developed from Gaus Azam, Kanch Wickramarachchi, Craig Scanlan (DPIRD) and Yinglong Chen (UWA) (2025)

Shallow incorporation of lime in the low rainfall region

Research summary developed from Gaus Azam and Chris Gazey, DPIRD (2023)

Physical and chemical properties of soil types used for crop production in the south-west of Western Australia

Understanding how physical and chemical soil properties vary at depth in different soil types can inform management decisions.

Common soil constraint scenarios and their management options

A panel of experienced consultants give their insights and suggest management on a range of example profiles from across...