There are approximately 900 million hectares of sandy soils worldwide, particularly in arid or semi-arid regions. There are more than 22 million hectares of arable sands in southern and western Australia. These soils are often impacted by multiple constraints, such as, soil acidity, hardpans and soil water repellence while also have inherently poor fertility and […]
Since 2012, Soil Science Australia's Annual Boodja Lecture has promoted the "outstanding and prominent aspects of soil science in Western Australia", with "Boodja" a common Noongar word for land. This year's lecture will be held on Friday, November 7 at Perth's State Library Theatre from 3pm to 5pm. DPIRD Principal Research Scientist David Hall will […]
The Soil CRC is hosting a free webinar to explore practical strategies for improving the performance of sandy soils across Western Australia, South Australia and Victoria. The webinar will be held on Wednesday, May 6 from 12pm till 1pm AWST. Presenters will unpack research-backed solutions to help you make smarter management decisions to boost productivity […]
Struggling with poor sandy soils? Thinking about claying but unsure where to start? Have you spaded and wondering what is next? The Mingenew-Irwin Group will host a grower learning session on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The session will include: Management and amelioration discussion for sandy soils Soil pit demonstration Expert input from Wayne Parker (DPIRD), […]