Project code: F-MFMG
Project manager: Dr Mel Fraser
Project duration: June 2021 to January 2025
About the project
The aim of the project is to build growers' confidence and address gaps in knowledge relating to the agronomic management of recently ameliorated soils in the upper South East of South Australia.
The project includes replicated demonstration trials, soil characterisations, pit demonstrations and associated extension activities to:
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improve the agronomic management of ameliorated soils to the newly established yield potential;
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reduce risks related to crop establishment and wind erosion in the amelioration transition phase; and
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improve understanding of soil physical and chemical properties and characterisation of PAW, and identification nutrition and soil constraint limitations in ameliorated soil and how soil settles over the transition phase.
This project is funded by:
This project is delivered in partnership with:
South Australian Research and Development Institute
The University of South Australia (UniSA-AMRDC)
APAL
Coorong Tatiara Local Action Plan (CTLAP)
Coomandook Ag Bureau
Sherwood Precision Management Systems Group (PMS)
Project Resources:
2024_Trial Results: Chapter 6_Impact of tillage on soil properties - An in-depth case study in sandy soils - Sherwood
2024_Trial Results: Chapter 5_Impact of tillage on soil properties - An in-depth case study in sandy soils - Coomandook
2024_Trial Results: Chapter 4_Strategies to improve crop establishment and yield on repellent sandy soils after amelioration
2024_The Prosperous Farmer podcast_Season 6 Ep 6_Managing Soils post amelioration in the Upper South East with Dr Mel Fraser
Feb 2024 _Adelaide_GRDC Grains Research Update - Managing soils post amelioration in the Upper South East of SA
2023_Trial Results Chapter 7_Strategies to improve crop establishment and yield on repellent sandy soils after amelioration
2022_Trial Results: Chapter 6 - Closing the yield gap after sandy soil amelioration - Sherwood trial 2022
2022_Trial Results: Chapter 7 - Optimising crop establishment on freshly ameliorated deep sand: - Coomandook trial 2022
YouTube - Sandy soil amelioration: Managing soil constraints to increase production
