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Optimising fertiliser application – what level of precision can we achieve?
This Research Update paper by Craig Scanlan, Raj Malik, James Easton, Mark Gherardi, Zed Rengel, Richard Bell, Gustavo Boitt and Qifu Ma from 22 Feb 2022 explores the impact of recent changes in fertiliser and grain prices on economically optimum N, P and K fertiliser rates, and aims to quantify the range of rates that fall within the 90% confidence interval of the economically optimum rate.
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Soil ecologist’s step into national soil innovation
Dr Ramesha H Jayaramaiah’s new project role will give him more opportunities to connect lab knowledge with practical agricultural systems.
Research spotlights soil fauna’s role in nutrient cycling
A review led by Dr Ramesha Jayaramaiah provides new insights into how soil fauna may help regulate nitrogen cycling and support more sustainable agricultural systems.
EasyDiesel tool calculates deep ripping decisions
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has released a tool for farmers to calculate the ongoing viability of their ripping program using current fuel prices.
Register now for the 2026 Soil Science Australia National Conference
Western Australia is hosting the conference on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja in Boorloo (Perth) from November 1-5, 2026.