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Species interactions are the hidden key to understanding non-native plant impacts

New research published in the journal Science shows that non-native plants interact differently with insects and soil microbes than native plants, which has dramatic consequences for carbon cycling.
eventJun 1, 2020
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Rainfall anomalies ‘significant driver’ of cropland expansion

Repeated annual rainfall shortages contribute to cropland expansion and deforestation in the developing world, according to a study.
eventApr 29, 2020
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Global soil library will help us better know the living skin of planet Earth

Soils are the basis of life and while humanity is building extensive genomic libraries there is no comprehensive library of the soils upon which much of life on Earth relies.
eventApr 29, 2020
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Think ahead to following crops when applying herbicides

Grain growers embarking on sowing 2020’s winter crops are advised to factor the soil persistence of herbicides into their programs.
eventApr 21, 2020
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Deakin University partners for soil C study

Deakin University is partnering with a consortium for a $289,000 project demonstrating the benefits of boosting soil carbon in south-west Victoria.
eventApr 7, 2020
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Soil science awards on offer

Four international prizes are on offer in the fields of soil science and physical science in agriculture.
eventMar 30, 2020
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Southern Cross University students win highly competitive soil judging competition

A team of Southern Cross University students received a perpetual trophy for their win at the annual Soil Science Australia, National Soil Judging Competition.
eventMar 16, 2020
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Sky-high spy on micro soil dwellers

Using satellites to detect micro-organisms in the soil scored Anna Reboldi the MLA Award at this week’s Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, announced at the Canberra ABARES Outlook.
eventMar 6, 2020
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Tropical grasses remedy ‘Sunday Country’

Tropical grasses improved poor soils during recent trials in northern NSW.
eventMar 2, 2020
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International soil science nominations sought

The election of the next president of the International Union of Soil Scientists (IUSS) is due this year (2020).
eventMar 2, 2020
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Deep ripping goes deeper for improved yields

Trials of deep ripping to greater than 450 mm revealed a potential cumulative return on investment of $1 to $29 per hectare over four years by reducing soil strength.
eventFeb 26, 2020
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Charles Sturt’s small-scale winemaking to assess smoke taint

The National Wine and Grape Industry Centre is working with grower groups to make wine from samples of grapes from vineyards exposed to smoke.
eventFeb 19, 2020
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