Soil researchers with a focus on bringing together academia, government and industry to deliver more integrated approaches to soil science and grower outcomes.https://bsky.app/profile/soilswest.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/soilswest.bsky.social/post/3mu4fokgzn22u#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. #DowerinMachineryFieldDays28 Aug 2026 03:18 +0000at://did:plc:htgarmebkoainbc7ynp6tlsw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu4fokgzn22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/soilswest.bsky.social/post/3mtnkmti3vc2gComing 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: https://soilswest.org.au/soil-chats-resources-on-offer-at-dowerin/ #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch22 Aug 2026 05:37 +0000at://did:plc:htgarmebkoainbc7ynp6tlsw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtnkmti3vc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/soilswest.bsky.social/post/3mtfyvytzes2gWhat better time than #NationalScienceWeek to explore our growing repository of #soil scientists and researchers? https://soilswest.org.au/about/our-soil-scientists-and-researchers/ So many more to come! To all involved in this very important work in WA, thank you 🙏 #soilscience #soilresearch @murdoch.edu.au19 Aug 2026 05:31 +0000at://did:plc:htgarmebkoainbc7ynp6tlsw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtfyvytzes2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/soilswest.bsky.social/post/3mswvrailp226From #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: https://courses.soilqualityknowledgebase.org.au/courses/understanding-soil-and-plant-nutrition/13 Aug 2026 05:25 +0000at://did:plc:htgarmebkoainbc7ynp6tlsw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mswvrailp226https://bsky.app/profile/soilswest.bsky.social/post/3msuh3kwb7k2hVisiting 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: https://soilswest.org.au/nano-focus-big-experience-for-brazilian-researcher/ #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch #nanolime @murdoch.edu.au12 Aug 2026 05:57 +0000at://did:plc:htgarmebkoainbc7ynp6tlsw/app.bsky.feed.post/3msuh3kwb7k2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/soilswest.bsky.social/post/3mseuqdvsp22wThree @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: https://soilswest.org.au/murdoch-flavour-at-facey-celebration/ #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch06 Aug 2026 01:19 +0000at://did:plc:htgarmebkoainbc7ynp6tlsw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mseuqdvsp22whttps://bsky.app/profile/soilswest.bsky.social/post/3ms5j2cxg6k22"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: https://courses.soilqualityknowledgebase.org.au/courses/understanding-soil-and-plant-nutrition/03 Aug 2026 03:01 +0000at://did:plc:htgarmebkoainbc7ynp6tlsw/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms5j2cxg6k22https://bsky.app/profile/soilswest.bsky.social/post/3mrtgkpbdv226"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: https://courses.soilqualityknowledgebase.org.au/courses/understanding-soil-and-plant-nutrition/ #SoilQualityCourses30 Jul 2026 02:50 +0000at://did:plc:htgarmebkoainbc7ynp6tlsw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrtgkpbdv226https://bsky.app/profile/soilswest.bsky.social/post/3mrmckcg6js2iThe 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: https://mailchi.mp/80ec06faff7d/45ge27a558-18171563 Subscribe: soilswest.org.au#newsletter_f... #soilnews #soilscience27 Jul 2026 06:49 +0000at://did:plc:htgarmebkoainbc7ynp6tlsw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrmckcg6js2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/soilswest.bsky.social/post/3mred66jy7s2h"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: https://soilswest.org.au/a-quick-dig-with-david-hall/ #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch24 Jul 2026 02:39 +0000at://did:plc:htgarmebkoainbc7ynp6tlsw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mred66jy7s2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/soilswest.bsky.social/post/3mr7hkzb5sk2lNEW COURSE 🎓 Sample plans, #soil and #plant analyses, test reports, major #nutrient cycles and on-farm trials. #SoilQualityCourses - Understanding Soil and Plant Nutrition is here: https://soilswest.org.au/farm-focus-for-second-online-nutrition-course/ #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch @murdoch.edu.au22 Jul 2026 04:14 +0000at://did:plc:htgarmebkoainbc7ynp6tlsw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr7hkzb5sk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/soilswest.bsky.social/post/3mqsv7ueutc2rWA #farmers! EOIs are closing July 22 for the Healthy Estuaries WA and #Soils - New Horizons programs. How to apply: https://soilswest.org.au/expressions-of-interest-open-for-soil-testing-programs/ #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch #soiltesting #nutrientmapping17 Jul 2026 04:14 +0000at://did:plc:htgarmebkoainbc7ynp6tlsw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqsv7ueutc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/soilswest.bsky.social/post/3mqqe6szges2h📢 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: https://raidnetwork.crawfordfund.org/news/eoi-2026-ssa-conf/ #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch16 Jul 2026 04:04 +0000at://did:plc:htgarmebkoainbc7ynp6tlsw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqqe6szges2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/soilswest.bsky.social/post/3mqisyrvoyk2i📢 Planning on attending the 2026 @soilscienceaust.bsky.social National Conference in WA? Early bird registration closes on July 31! https://soilswest.org.au/early-bird-rates-end-soon-for-ssa-national-conference/ #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch13 Jul 2026 04:08 +0000at://did:plc:htgarmebkoainbc7ynp6tlsw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqisyrvoyk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/soilswest.bsky.social/post/3mq3t3kt7gc2lLyn Abbott AM, a #soil re-engineering 'sweet spot', talking #carbon, a #dieback event and SMART SPRAYS. ICYMI, the latest edition of Aggregate: https://mailchi.mp/f5a8495e75f9/45ge27a558-18170998?e=492e56bd24 Sign up for future editions: https://soilswest.org.au/aggregate/#newsletter_footer #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch08 Jul 2026 00:05 +0000at://did:plc:htgarmebkoainbc7ynp6tlsw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq3t3kt7gc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/soilswest.bsky.social/post/3mpp5v2vwu22zKey #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: https://soilswest.org.au/dieback-milestone-conference-to-be-held-at-murdoch/ #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch #soilhealth02 Jul 2026 23:13 +0000at://did:plc:htgarmebkoainbc7ynp6tlsw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpp5v2vwu22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/soilswest.bsky.social/post/3mpmzemjblk2p🎧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: https://soilswest.org.au/steady-or-carbon-goes/ #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch02 Jul 2026 02:47 +0000at://did:plc:htgarmebkoainbc7ynp6tlsw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpmzemjblk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/soilswest.bsky.social/post/3mpfs6gz3tc26Plants, #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: https://soilswest.org.au/a-quick-dig-with-lyn-abbott/ #soilnews #soilresearch @soilhealth.bsky.social29 Jun 2026 05:50 +0000at://did:plc:htgarmebkoainbc7ynp6tlsw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpfs6gz3tc26https://bsky.app/profile/soilswest.bsky.social/post/3mpfhkowmyk2zDPIRD scientists are hopeful of further #soil re-engineering success at an important trial at Grass Valley, Meckering. An update from Kanch Wickramarachchi: https://soilswest.org.au/finding-the-soil-re-engineering-sweet-spot/ #SWANproject #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch29 Jun 2026 02:40 +0000at://did:plc:htgarmebkoainbc7ynp6tlsw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpfhkowmyk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/soilswest.bsky.social/post/3moyrak3tqc2m📢 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! https://soilswest.org.au/soil-education-roles-open-for-national-project/ #soilnews24 Jun 2026 01:29 +0000at://did:plc:htgarmebkoainbc7ynp6tlsw/app.bsky.feed.post/3moyrak3tqc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/soilswest.bsky.social/post/3mowsydabvk27What 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: https://soilswest.org.au/mallee-visit-to-share-sandy-soil-research-findings/ #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch23 Jun 2026 06:54 +0000at://did:plc:htgarmebkoainbc7ynp6tlsw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mowsydabvk27https://bsky.app/profile/soilswest.bsky.social/post/3momodfu5k22zHey! Did you know you can find us on Instagram too? https://instagram.com/soilswest.org.au/ Give us a follow and we'll start finding more cool photos to share. #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch19 Jun 2026 06:05 +0000at://did:plc:htgarmebkoainbc7ynp6tlsw/app.bsky.feed.post/3momodfu5k22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/soilswest.bsky.social/post/3mntfy3unhk2sSoil 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: https://soilswest.org.au/event/soil-savvy-workshop/ #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch09 Jun 2026 04:58 +0000at://did:plc:htgarmebkoainbc7ynp6tlsw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mntfy3unhk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/soilswest.bsky.social/post/3mnbmvyx7wk2zWe're looking to grow our catalogue of soil-related research papers published since November 2025: https://soilswest.org.au/resources/research-papers/ Is there one we've missed? Let us know using the form on the page! #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch02 Jun 2026 03:15 +0000at://did:plc:htgarmebkoainbc7ynp6tlsw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnbmvyx7wk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/soilswest.bsky.social/post/3mm66kz5yvc2f#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: https://mailchi.mp/6fa58cd9568a/45ge27a558?e=492e56bd24 #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch19 May 2026 00:55 +0000at://did:plc:htgarmebkoainbc7ynp6tlsw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm66kz5yvc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/soilswest.bsky.social/post/3mm4e26ysks2sWhen 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: https://soilswest.org.au/the-highs-and-lows-of-potassium-application/ #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch18 May 2026 07:27 +0000at://did:plc:htgarmebkoainbc7ynp6tlsw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm4e26ysks2shttps://bsky.app/profile/soilswest.bsky.social/post/3mlu67n24a22kVisit 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! https://soilswest.org.au/soilswest-to-talk-constraints-courses-at-open-day/ #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch15 May 2026 01:22 +0000at://did:plc:htgarmebkoainbc7ynp6tlsw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlu67n24a22khttps://bsky.app/profile/soilswest.bsky.social/post/3mlcx5n2vj223CONTENT 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.au08 May 2026 05:00 +0000at://did:plc:htgarmebkoainbc7ynp6tlsw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlcx5n2vj223https://bsky.app/profile/soilswest.bsky.social/post/3mkyyo244zc2kWe 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: https://soilswest.org.au/soil-ecologists-step-into-national-soil-innovation/ @murdoch.edu.au #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch04 May 2026 06:01 +0000at://did:plc:htgarmebkoainbc7ynp6tlsw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkyyo244zc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/soilswest.bsky.social/post/3mf4bgkuauk2rICYMI: land managers, producers, researchers, advisors, students and farm workers can now access a free learning platform on soil and plant nutrition: https://soilswest.org.au/new-online-courses-dig-deeper-to-deliver-critical-soil-information/ #GRDC @murdoch.edu.au #SoilQualityCourses #graingrowers #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch18 Feb 2026 04:44 +0000at://did:plc:htgarmebkoainbc7ynp6tlsw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf4bgkuauk2r