Describing gravel soil at Kendenup, Western Australia
Tim Overheu, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, describes a gravelly duplex soil at Kendenup.
Understanding how gravel interacts with the soil environment
Gravel particles contain pores which allows extra space for interactions with water, nutrients and microorganisms within the soil profile...
Introduction to ironstone gravel soil
Gravel soil comprises four million hectares of the arable area used for crop production in south-west Western Australia.
Shallow relief drains in Western Australia
Shallow relief drains are relatively cheap and easy to construct, and are effective at removing surface water from flooded...
Deep ripping with amendments for yield improvement of sodic soil
The premise behind this trial is that for sustained improvement of soil physical properties, such as increased infiltration rate,...
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...
How much organic carbon could the soil store? The carbon sequestration potential of Australian soil
Soil is a huge carbon (C) reservoir, but where and how much extra C can be stored is unknown.
Capacity for increasing soil organic carbon stocks in dryland agricultural systems
Assessment of the potential for soil carbon sequestration based on soil type, land use, and climate scenarios is crucial...
Sustainability of nutrient management in grain production systems of south-west Australia
Balancing nutrient inputs and exports is essential to maintaining soil fertility in rainfed crop and pasture farming systems.
