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SoilsWest

@soilswest.bsky.social

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Soil researchers with a focus on bringing together academia, government and industry to deliver more integrated approaches to soil science and grower outcomes.

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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We're thinking of those who have started #harvest, are preparing for harvest and are supporting harvest. Here's a little playlist we have pulled together - Music to Harvest to: open.spotify.com/playlist/7nc... 🎧 What's on your harvest playlist? Drop in the comments below! #soilswestat10

SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Research, collaboration, information, an anniversary. Chris Gazey, DPIRD Principal Research Scientist and SoilsWest Co-Director, recounts the formation of the SoilsWest alliance and its impact over 10 years: soilswest.org.au/a-quick-dig-... @murdoch.edu.au #soilswestat10

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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We are celebrating our 10th anniversary with $40m in project funding, over 5000 WA grower engagements and an expanding catalogue of soil knowledge resources among our achievements. Our full story: soilswest.org.au/soilswest-re... @murdoch.edu.au #soilswestat10

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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Today's #soil pit training day for advisors and consultants at Meckering. Sessions led by @murdoch.edu.au's Richard Bell, DPIRD's Jenni Clausen and David Rowe, and SoilsWest's Fran Hoyle as the group stepped below the paddock surface. #soilnews #soilevents #soilscience #soilresearch

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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The contribution of @murdoch.edu.au researchers to global #soil management has been recognised in a decadal publication released by the @fao.org of the United Nations and the Intergovernmental Technical Panel on Soils: soilswest.org.au/new-world-so... #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch

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New world soil report has Murdoch, WA input - SoilsWest

The contribution of Murdoch University researchers to global soil management has been recognised in a publication released by the FAO.

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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

#SoilQualityCourses 2 starts with customising a sample plan. Once you know why you're sampling, you need to decide what and where to sample. Which paddocks? And where within those paddocks? Enrol for FREE: courses.soilqualityknowledgebase.org.au @murdoch.edu.au #soilscience #soileducation

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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

💻 Did you know #SoilQualityCourses includes a tool for investigating the effect of changes in #bulkdensity and #gravel content on #nutrient availability? Just one of many Understanding Soil and Plant Nutrition features. Enrol for FREE today: courses.soilqualityknowledgebase.org.au

A sample of the simple soil nutrient calculator in the Soil Quality Courses lesson 'Reading and Interpreting Test Reports'.

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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

August's #Aggregate included our #Dowerin announcement, a Brazilian researcher's stint at @murdoch.edu.au, GRDC Grains Research Update EOIs and some new DPIRD case studies: mailchi.mp/759fdaaac621.... Sign up for future e-newsletters: soilswest.org.au#newsletter_f... #soilnews

A sample of content from Aggregate, August 2026

A sample of content from Aggregate, August 2026

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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

"We want to be driven by a farmer pull of information rather than a research push." 📽️ Watch last week's national #soils education initiative announcement at the Dowerin Machinery Field Days: vimeo.com/1222585690?f... @murdoch.edu.au #soilnews #soilevents #soilscience

SoilsWest Soils Knowledge Launch Event

This is "SoilsWest Soils Knowledge Launch Event" by Murdoch University on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

#Soil management chats, pH and water repellency tests, interviews, free online courses and a new national soils education initiative. Thanks for having us, Dowerin. Thanks for hosting (and supporting) us, GRDC. And thanks to everyone who visited us over the two days. #DowerinMachineryFieldDays

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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Coming to #DowerinMachineryFieldDays on August 26 and 27? We'll be asking what you need to make your next #soil management decisions. Chat with us in the GRDC tent: soilswest.org.au/soil-chats-r... #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch

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Soil chats, resources on offer at Dowerin - SoilsWest

Growers will be asked what they need to make their next soil management decisions when they visit the 2026 Dowerin Machinery Field Days.

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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

What better time than #NationalScienceWeek to explore our growing repository of #soil scientists and researchers? soilswest.org.au/about/our-so... So many more to come! To all involved in this very important work in WA, thank you 🙏 #soilscience #soilresearch @murdoch.edu.au

A sample of the soil scientists and researchers on the SoilsWest website.

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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

From #SoilQualityCourses 💻 "Benchmark values are based on extensive #research and monitoring. Critical ranges and #benchmarks indicate whether the measured result is below optimal, within an adequate range, or exceeds the range." FREE to enrol: courses.soilqualityknowledgebase.org.au/courses/unde...

A sample of the critical ranges and benchmarks content in the Soil Quality Courses lesson 'Reading and Interpreting Test Reports'.

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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Visiting Brazilian #PhD candidate Izabella Araujo has returned to the Federal University of Viçosa with experience as rich as the #clay content in her home #soil: soilswest.org.au/nano-focus-b... #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch #nanolime @murdoch.edu.au

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Nano focus, big experience for Brazilian researcher - SoilsWest

Visiting Brazilian PhD candidate Izabella Araujo has returned to UFV with experience as rich as the clay content in her home soil.

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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

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

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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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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

"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...

A sample of the trial design and treatments content in the Soil Quality Courses lesson 'Designing Your On-Farm Trial'.

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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

"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

A sample of the soil pH analysis content in the Soil Quality Courses lesson 'Choosing Your Analyses'.

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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

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

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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

"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

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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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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

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

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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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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

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

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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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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

📢 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

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Seeking EOI for two Perth-based RAID members to attend the 2026 SSA Conference – RAID Researchers in Agriculture for International Development

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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

📢 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

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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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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

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

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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

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

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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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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🎧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

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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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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

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

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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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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

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

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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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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

📢 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

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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).

SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

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

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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.

SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

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

A screenshot of SoilsWest's Instagram posts to date.

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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

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

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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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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

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

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Research papers - SoilsWest

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

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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

#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

A sample of content from Aggregate, May 2026

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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

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

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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.

SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

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

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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.

SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

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

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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

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

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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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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

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

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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.

SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

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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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

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

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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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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

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

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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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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

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

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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.

SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

@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

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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.

SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

.@murdoch.edu.au's Dr Luca De Prato is exploring how the introduction of #legumes in #farming system rotations can benefit #farmers by reducing synthetic fertiliser use and prioritising #soil health: soilswest.org.au/legumes-the-... #soilscience #soilresearch #graingrowers

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Legumes the nitrogen fix for farmers - SoilsWest

Dr Luca De Prato is exploring how the introduction of legumes can benefit farmers by reducing fertiliser use and prioritising soil health.

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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Three months into her role with DPIRD, @murdoch.edu.au PhD graduate Maria Pfeifle's research focus has switched from #waterrepellency to #potassium and nutrient management: soilswest.org.au/northam-call... #soilnews #soilresearch #soilscience #graingrowers

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Northam calling for potassium tracing - SoilsWest

Maria Pfeifle's potassium tracing research is part of the SWAN project, a strategic collaboration between DPIRD and GRDC.

SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Retiring DPIRD Principal Research Scientist David Hall will reflect on a four-decade commitment to the industry when he delivers @soilscienceaust.bsky.social's Boodja lecture: soilswest.org.au/boodja-lectu... #soilnews #soilresearch #soilscience

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Boodja lecture part of Hall's farewell - SoilsWest

DPIRD's David Hall will reflect on a four-decade commitment to the industry when he delivers Soil Science Australia's Boodja lecture.

SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

.@murdoch.edu.au Crop and Pasture Science students took a closer look at the impact of high strength #soils during a recent trial site visit to Bolgart: soilswest.org.au/strength-for... @qaafi.bsky.social #soilnews #soilresearch #soilscience #graingrowers

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Strength for students in trial site visit - SoilsWest

Crop and Pasture Science students were given a closer look at the impact of high strength soils when they visited a trial site at Bolgart.

SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

DPIRD Research Scientist Alice Butler is studying the effect of frequent deep ripping on the labile #carbon fraction in #soil: soilswest.org.au/scientist-ac... @murdoch.edu.au #soilnews #soilresearch #soilscience #graingrowers

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Scientist activated by soil carbon study - SoilsWest

DPIRD Research Scientist Alice Butler is studying the effect of frequent deep ripping on the active or labile carbon fraction in soil.

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SoilsWest @soilswest.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

📢Information night, September 16, @murdoch.edu.au: learn about Accelerated Research Masters with Training. This one-year program is an intensive #research experience and pathway into a #PhD. Tickets and more info: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/accelerate...

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