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GroundCover: New knowledge to tap residual soil phosphorus
Unlocking legacy phosphorus may be a key to improved sustainability of cropping systems.
As part of a large GRDC investment led by Dr Craig Scanlan (WA Department of Primary Industries and Rural Development) on nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilisers, Dr Gustavo Boitt, who is based at the University of Western Australia, is applying his soil science expertise to improving the understanding of ‘legacy’ soil phosphorus and what could be done to improve access to this resource by crops.
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Surface liming delivers best low rainfall outcomes
In this first instalment of the DPIRD Lime Series, we examine the value of shallow incorporation of lime in a low rainfall region.
Free Grains Research Update tickets for ag students
WA tertiary agriculture students have been offered free entry to the first day of the Grains Research Update in February 2026.
Chemist not repelled by ag challenge
Through the investment of the GRDC, Murdoch University’s Professor David Henry is extending the soil water repellence work once led by DPIRD.
World Soil Day event tickets available
SoilsWest is hosting the December 4 event with the Grower Group Alliance’s South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub.