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13 results for #soil-physics-and-chemistry

Cereal grains
Input management
Research project

Economics of Amelioration of Soil Sodicity

The 2020-22 results from soil amelioration research trials (established by USQ1803-002RTX) were able to deliver significant yield increases …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Sep 2022 -
    30 Jun 2026

  • Research organisation

    University of New England (UNE)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

CSIRO - UNDERSTANDING CONSTRAINTS TO CROP PROFITS ON HIGHLY CALCAREOUS SOIL

Very highly calcareous soils contain 30-90% free lime and pH is above 8.0 which has major implications for crop nutrition, root …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    15 Sep 2020 -
    1 Jun 2023

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds
Plant science
Research project

Increasing knowledge and profitability of cropping on Ironstone gravel soils

The term ironstone gravel is loosely defined, as it covers a broad range of gravel soils which are located predominantly …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    17 Jun 2019 -
    1 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    The University of Western Australia (UWA)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

New knowledge and practices to address topsoil and subsurface acidity under minimum tillage cropping systems of South Australia

Soil acidity is an emerging issue in some areas of South Australia under minimum tillage cropping systems. This investment will …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 May 2019 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Unravelling the relationships between soil mixing uniformity by spading and crop response

Rotary spaders are increasingly being used by grain growers to incorporate surface applied soil amendments, loosen compacted layers and mix …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    15 Mar 2019 -
    30 May 2021

  • Research organisation

    University of South Australia (UniSA)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

Increased grower profitability on soils with sodicity and transient salinity in the eastern grain belt of the western region.

Interacting combinations of sodicity and transient salinity, often associated with high subsoil pH, ion toxicities and poor subsoil structure, interact …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Feb 2019 -
    31 Dec 2023

  • Research organisation

    Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains
Input management
Research project

Increasing farming system profitability and longevity of benefits following soil amelioration

Research and consultant analysis indicates that amelioration of sandplain soils in the western region is highly profitable, resulting in consistent …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2019 -
    15 Jun 2024

  • Research organisation

    Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Input management
Research project

Economics of ameliorating soil constraints in the northern region: Economics of adoption

This project aims to deliver an economic assessment framework and tool for growers and advisers to evaluate the economics of …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    30 Mar 2018 -
    30 Apr 2022

  • Research organisation

    University of Southern Queensland (USQ)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

Economics of ameliorating soil constraints in the northern region: Soil constraint management and amelioration

This project will work with grain growers, grower groups and consultants to identify the best management options for the range …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    30 Mar 2018 -
    30 Apr 2022

  • Research organisation

    University of Southern Queensland (USQ)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Input management
Research project

Economics of ameliorating soil constraints in the northern region: Spatial soil constraint diagnoses

Approximately 75% of Australian soils have single or multiple constraints that limit agricultural productivity, and in the GRDC's northern region, these …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Mar 2018 -
    6 May 2022

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Input management
Research project

Economics of ameliorating soil constrains in the northern region: Program co-ordination – communication, extension and evaluation

Approximately 75% of Australian soils have constraints that limit agricultural productivity. In the GRDC's northern region, these commonly take the form …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Mar 2018 -
    11 May 2022

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Input management
Research project

Nutrient re-distribution and availability in ameliorated and cultivated soils in the western region

This investment aims to improve grain growers and advisers' understanding of how soil modifications alter the availability of nutrients in …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2018 -
    30 Sep 2022

  • Research organisation

    Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]

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