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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.

April 20, 2022

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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Residues of previous findings in new research

Preliminary findings of a replicated experiment led by DPIRD Research Scientist Dr Bidhyut Banik have parallels with nitrous oxide research conducted by UWA Associate Professor Louise Barton over the last 15 years.

The transient problem that won’t go away

DPIRD Senior Principal Research Scientist Dr Ed Barrett-Lennard is worried that salinity, which affects around six million hectares of the eastern Wheatbelt, isn’t being talked about enough.

Beyond lime: getting micronutrients right as soil pH changes

Murdoch University’s Dr Tona Sanchez-Palacios says farmers could find themselves navigating micronutrient deficiency in response to otherwise successful liming programs.

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Explore our curated podcast playlists featuring leading researchers, advisers and farmers. With a focus on Western Australian soils and agricultural systems, alongside relevant insights from interstate experts.

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