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Soil acidity on your small property

20 May 2014

Acidic soils cause significant losses in production, restricting crop and pasture choice. Acidic soil, particularly in the subsurface, will restrict root access to water and nutrients.

Nitrogen deficiency on unburnt header row

Critical tissue nitrogen concentrations for diagnosis of nitrogen deficiency in wheat

16 June 2014

Nitrogen (N) deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in wheat.

Comparison of tillage methods for lime incorporation, West Binnu 2016 trial report

17 October 2014

Using tillage to incorporate lime improves the rates of reaction and increases subsurface pH sooner than spreading lime on the surface alone.

Martin Harries kneeling in a wheat crop

Focus paddocks 2014 trial report

18 September 2014

Management of weeds, disease and nitrogen nutrition are ongoing challenges that limit yield potential.

Growing the Pilbara details the findings of the Pilbara Hinterland Agricultural Development Initiative (PHADI). It delivers a prefeasibility level assessment of the irrigation development opportunities in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

Irrigation in the Pilbara

16 January 2014

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is planning for the future of irrigated agriculture development in the Pilbara

claying

Carbon farming: claying to increase soil carbon content in Western Australia

18 November 2013

Spreading clay on light, sandy soils helps to increase soil water holding capacity, retain nutrients and overcome water repellence.

Field of bare soil ready for seeding

Soil classification in Western Australia

16 January 2014

This page provides links to information on the constraints and characteristics of each soil group, soil profile images and maps showing where soil groups are located in Western Australia.

Fertiliser being spread on pasture from the trailer of a tractor - side view

Reducing nitrous oxide emissions from agricultural soils of Western Australia

13 November 2013

Nitrous oxide, a highly active greenhouse gas, is released from pastures and crops using nitrogen fertilisers.

Map showing a number of catchments in south-west Western Australia

Whole farm nutrient mapping

3 July 2014

The whole farm nutrient mapping procedure described here applies to pastures in the greater than 600mm rainfall zone of south-west Western Australia.

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Report card on sustainable natural resource use in agriculture in Western Australia

2 December 2013

The Report card on sustainable natural resource use in agriculture: status and trend in the agricultural areas of the south-west of Western Australia was produced by the Department of Prim

Hands holding some brown potting-mix-like compost

What is soil organic carbon?

28 October 2013

Soil organic carbon is a measureable component of soil organic matter.

Image depicting three project staff using a truck mounted hydraulic lifting arm to weigh tree branches at the West Three Springs site

Carbon sequestration potential of trees and shrubs growing on saline land

30 September 2014

Some types of saline land in Western Australia have potential for sequestering significant amounts of carbon.

Oldman and river saltbush planting

Managing dryland salinity in south-west Western Australia

21 November 2013

Managing saline dryland (rainfed, not irrigated) can provide many benefits: increased whole-farm productivity, reduced on-farm and off-farm degradation, and protection of landscape and community va

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Carbon farming management options in Western Australia

13 November 2013

The aim of carbon farming is to sequester more carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as part of Australia's response to climate change.

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Managing erosion on your small property

29 November 2013

Soil erosion looks unsightly and greatly compromises the sustainability and profitability of your farm. Managing soil to minimise erosion is essential.

Participants at Soil Systems Master Class in paddock, utes in shot.

Soil Systems Master Class

20 December 2021

DPIRD delivers a series of free Soil Systems Master Classes to help farming businesses become more resilient, profitable and sustainable, while capturing carbon opportunities.

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