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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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Early bird rates end soon for SSA National Conference
Soil Science Australia members and non-members planning to attend November’s conference get a discount if they register by the end of July.
Dieback milestone conference to be held at Murdoch
The Dieback Information Group Conference 2026 will include presentations from Professor Treena Burgess, Dr Sarah Sapsford and Mr Bob Du, who represent Murdoch University’s Harry Butler Institute (HBI).
Steady, or carbon goes
Murdoch University’s Emeritus Professor Richard Bell and Wheatbelt Natural Resource Management’s Aimee Mouritz discussed soil carbon in a recent podcast.
A quick dig with … Lyn Abbott
The University of Western Australia’s Emerita Professor Lyn Abbott AM reflects on an academic research and teaching career that recently culminated in national recognition. Congratulations, Lyn.