Three @murdoch.edu.au researchers will share findings from their long-term #sandysoil trial when they join a field walk to celebrate Facey Group's 25th anniversary. Dr Hassan Sardar's #clay and #doublelegumes preview: soilswest.org.au/murdoch-flav... #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch

Murdoch flavour at Facey celebration - SoilsWest

Three Murdoch University researchers will unpack results from a long-term trial at the Facey Group Field Walk on August 20.

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"While this design is simple to implement, treatment comparisons may be influenced by underlying #soil, landscape or management variability along the length of the trial." Design your own on-farm trial in #SoilQualityCourses. FREE to enrol: courses.soilqualityknowledgebase.org.au/courses/unde...

"Soil pH analysis measures how acidic or alkaline a soil is, helping growers to understand nutrient availability, potential toxicity risks and which management practices will best support healthy crop growth." FREE to enrol: courses.soilqualityknowledgebase.org.au/courses/unde... #SoilQualityCourses

The latest edition of #Aggregate is out! A 2nd free #soil and plant #nutrition course, David Hall's reflections on constraints, an early bird @soilscienceaust.bsky.social cut-off and soil biology at UWA: mailchi.mp/80ec06faff7d... Subscribe: soilswest.org.au#newsletter_f... #soilnews #soilscience

"Deep #subsoil constraints are critical to this work over the next five, 10 or 20 years." Check out our 'quick dig' with retiring DPIRD Principal Research Scientist David Hall: soilswest.org.au/a-quick-dig-... #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch

A quick dig with ... David Hall - SoilsWest

Retiring DPIRD Principal Research Scientist David Hall shares highlights and challenges of a four-decade career in soils.

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NEW COURSE 🎓 Sample plans, #soil and #plant analyses, test reports, major #nutrient cycles and on-farm trials. #SoilQualityCourses - Understanding Soil and Plant Nutrition is here: soilswest.org.au/farm-focus-f... #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch @murdoch.edu.au

Farm focus for second online nutrition course - SoilsWest

This second course steps through sample plans, soil and plant analyses, test reports, major nutrient cycles and on-farm trials.

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WA #farmers! EOIs are closing July 22 for the Healthy Estuaries WA and #Soils - New Horizons programs. How to apply: soilswest.org.au/expressions-... #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch #soiltesting #nutrientmapping

Expressions of interest open for soil testing programs - SoilsWest

Western Australian farmers are encouraged to express their interest in soil testing programs provided by their state and federal governments.

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📢 A reminder that RAID Network is offering two spots for Perth-based #soil enthusiasts to attend the @soilscienceaust.bsky.social National Conference in November. Could it be you? EOIs close July 31: raidnetwork.crawfordfund.org/news/eoi-202... #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch

📢 Planning on attending the 2026 @soilscienceaust.bsky.social National Conference in WA? Early bird registration closes on July 31! soilswest.org.au/early-bird-r... #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch

Early bird rates end soon for SSA National Conference - SoilsWest

Soil Science Australia members and non-members planning to attend November's conference get a discount if they register by the end of July.

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Lyn Abbott AM, a #soil re-engineering 'sweet spot', talking #carbon, a #dieback event and SMART SPRAYS. ICYMI, the latest edition of Aggregate: mailchi.mp/f5a8495e75f9... Sign up for future editions: soilswest.org.au/aggregate/#n... #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch

Key #HarryButlerInstitute researchers will feature at the #Dieback Working Group Conference at @murdoch.edu.au - an event that marks 30 years of raising awareness of the deadly disease: soilswest.org.au/dieback-mile... #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch #soilhealth

Dieback milestone conference to be held at Murdoch - SoilsWest

The DIG Conference will include presentations from the Harry Butler Institute's Professor Treena Burgess, Dr Sarah Sapsford and Mr Bob Du.

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🎧Read AND hear what @murdoch.edu.au's Emeritus Professor Richard Bell had to say about managing soil organic carbon in a recent podcast with Wheatbelt NRM's Aimee Mouritz: soilswest.org.au/steady-or-ca... #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch

Steady, or carbon goes - SoilsWest

Murdoch University's Emeritus Professor Richard Bell and Wheatbelt NRM's Aimee Mouritz discussed soil carbon in a recent podcast.

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Plants, #soilscience, #mycorrhizas, and now Member of the Order of Australia. UWA's Emerita Professor Lyn Abbott AM reflects on an academic research and teaching career that has culminated in national recognition: soilswest.org.au/a-quick-dig-... #soilnews #soilresearch @soilhealth.bsky.social

A quick dig with ... Lyn Abbott - SoilsWest

UWA's Emerita Professor Lyn Abbott AM reflects on an academic research and teaching career that recently culminated in national recognition.

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DPIRD scientists are hopeful of further #soil re-engineering success at an important trial at Grass Valley, Meckering. An update from Kanch Wickramarachchi: soilswest.org.au/finding-the-... #SWANproject #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch

Finding the soil re-engineering 'sweet spot' - SoilsWest

DPIRD scientists are hopeful of further soil re-engineering success as an important trial at Grass Valley, Meckering enters its second year.

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📢 Two @murdoch.edu.au | SoilsWest positions have opened as part of the National Soils Education Opportunity (NSEO). 1. Communication and Digital Platforms Lead. 2. Soil Education and Engagement Officer. Closing July 7. More info here! soilswest.org.au/soil-educati... #soilnews

Soil education roles open for national project - SoilsWest

Murdoch University is inviting applications for two roles as part of the National Soils Education Opportunity (NSEO).

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What have we learned about improving sandy #soils? @murdoch.edu.au's Emeritus Professor Richard Bell will deliver #nutrition, water and root depth information to #researchers and #growers at a Mallee Sustainable Farming event: soilswest.org.au/mallee-visit... #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch

Mallee visit to share sandy soil research findings - SoilsWest

Emeritus Professor Richard Bell will take a national lens to sandy soil amendments when he presents to a South Australian audience this week.

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Hey! Did you know you can find us on Instagram too? instagram.com/soilswest.or... Give us a follow and we'll start finding more cool photos to share. #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch

Soil Savvy Workshop in Dandaragan on Friday, June 19 from 10am-1pm. Hosted by NACC NRM and led by Regional Soil Coordinator Bridget Watkins. Discuss soil testing and constraints. For more info and to book: soilswest.org.au/event/soil-s... #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch

Soil Savvy Workshop - SoilsWest

The Northern Agricultural Catchments Council NRM will host a grower workshop at Dandaragan Community Resource Centre on June 19, 2026.

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We're looking to grow our catalogue of soil-related research papers published since November 2025: soilswest.org.au/resources/re... Is there one we've missed? Let us know using the form on the page! #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch

Research papers - SoilsWest

SoilsWest promotes the soil research undertaken across the industry and, where possible, shares publication submissions.

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#Potassium, #soil innovation, @murdoch.edu.au Open Day, a @curtinuniversity.bsky.social postdoc role and the critical seeding phase. ICYMI, the latest edition of #Aggregate: mailchi.mp/6fa58cd9568a... #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch

When is it OK to apply K? If a farmer wants to avoid leaching of the essential macronutrient, then application time should match plant uptake, says DPIRD Research Scientist Dr Miaomiao Cheng: soilswest.org.au/the-highs-an... #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch

The highs and lows of potassium application - SoilsWest

If a farmer wants to avoid potassium leaching, then application time should match plant uptake, says Research Scientist Dr Miaomiao Cheng.

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Visit us at @murdoch.edu.au #OpenDay on May 23 to talk acidity, alkalinity and water repellence – common soil constraints that may be affecting your own gardens. Plus #SoilQualityCourses! soilswest.org.au/soilswest-to... #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch

SoilsWest to talk constraints, courses at Open Day - SoilsWest

SoilsWest and the School of Agricultural Science will have a shared presence for Murdoch University's annual event.

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CONTENT IN FOCUS: "Determine your #soil texture in the paddock using one of two methods – hand texturing or the jar method." Get your hands (and eyes) on soil profiles and properties in FREE #SoilQualityCourses: courses.soilqualityknowledgebase.org.au #soilscience #soilresearch @murdoch.edu.au

We recently spoke with Dr Ramesha H Jayaramaiah about his new focus on innovative #soil technologies and how they can influence soil constraints, nutrient availability and biological processes: soilswest.org.au/soil-ecologi... @murdoch.edu.au #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch

Soil ecologist's step into national soil innovation - SoilsWest

Dr Ramesha H Jayaramaiah's new project role will give him more opportunities to connect lab knowledge with practical agricultural systems.

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ICYMI: land managers, producers, researchers, advisors, students and farm workers can now access a free learning platform on soil and plant nutrition: soilswest.org.au/new-online-c... #GRDC @murdoch.edu.au #SoilQualityCourses #graingrowers #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch

New online courses dig deeper to deliver critical soil information - SoilsWest

Soil Quality Courses was launched at the 2026 GRDC Grains Research Update held in Perth over the last two days.

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Soil Quality Courses is here! A FREE online learning platform focused on soil and plant #nutrition. Co-investment by GRDC and @murdoch.edu.au: courses.soilqualityknowledgebase.org.au #SQKB #GRDCUpdates #graingrowers #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch #SoilQualityCourses

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What makes a good maintenance lime strategy? Scientist Alice Butler is estimating rates in the 3rd instalment of the DPIRD Lime Series: soilswest.org.au/what-makes-a... #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch #graingrowers #liming

What makes a good maintenance lime strategy? - SoilsWest

In this third and final instalment of the DPIRD Lime Series, we look at estimating maintenance lime rates.

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Forty-five and lime might just be the magic formula🪄 In the 2nd instalment of the DPIRD Lime Series, Dr Gaus Azam looks at improved crop root development in ameliorated soils: soilswest.org.au/this-combina... #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch #graingrowers #liming

This combination is sublime - SoilsWest

In this second instalment of the DPIRD Lime Series, we look at the benefits of improved crop root development in ameliorated soils.

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ICYMI, the 1st instalment of the #DPIRD Lime Series has landed! Dr Gaus Azam talks about the value of surface #liming in a low rainfall region: soilswest.org.au/surface-limi... Look out for 2nd and 3rd instalments in January #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch #graingrowers

Surface liming delivers best low rainfall outcomes - SoilsWest

In this first instalment of the DPIRD Lime Series, we examine the value of shallow incorporation of lime in a low rainfall region.

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@murdoch.edu.au's David Henry isn't a #soil chemist but a chemist who's interested in soil. Through investment of the GRDC, he's continuing the water repellence work once led by DPIRD: soilswest.org.au/chemist-not-... #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch #graingrowers

Chemist not repelled by ag challenge - SoilsWest

Through the investment of the GRDC, Murdoch University's Professor David Henry is extending the soil water repellence work once led by DPIRD.

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