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Soil function in varied pasture systems

This project is an additional series of studies attached to the TIA Dairy High 2 project (Eliot research farm).

The aims are:

  • Highlight the difference in soil function in varied pasture systems;
  • Determining and understanding the impact of reduced nitrogen inputs and species composition on the nitrogen soil dynamics, carbon changes, soil biology & root architecture;
  • Determining and understanding the mechanisms for any changes in soil properties due to the changes in species and management.

Project date

1 Jul 2022-31 Aug 2025

Principal investigator

Cath Lescun - National Soils and Irrigation Lead

Project funded by

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Dairy Other rural industries

Dairy Australia

Dairy Australia is the Australian dairy industry’s service organisation. Our purpose is to provide services that collectively benefit and …
  • Location

    Australia

  • Organisation type

    Research funding body

Focus areas

Industries

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