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Meet Jenni, our new Regional Soil Coordinator
Jenni will be based at SoilsWest at Murdoch University and will work with projects under the National Soil Strategy and initiatives supporting growers with practical tools and information needed to protect and improve our soils. She will also help create stronger links to industry, scientists, and other stakeholders.
Jenni has previously worked for Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) as a research scientist and development officer, and has previous experience as a research agronomist and coordinator, and field biologist.
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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.
Practical podcasts for managing soil constraints
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.