Responses to amelioration treatments that improve the productivity of sandy soils in the Southern Australian Cropping Region The database contains […]
This interactive web application allows the users to identify which constraints and treatment options are relevant, to explore yield results […]
Know your constraints Conduct zone-based assessments to identify the constraints, both by severity and depth in the profile. water repellence […]
Prioritise and plan Develop an amelioration strategy that matches machinery and amendments to the constraints present. Consider site preparation, timing […]
Implement The implementation phase often requires large logistical and time input (may also include amendment application); careful consideration must be […]
Management and agronomy post amelioration The 1-2 years post amelioration transition phase is often characterised by soft soil, a large […]
Monitoring and planning for next steps Phase 5 represents the new stabilised yield potential where the site has settled and […]
New tools, techniques and know-how are now available to help growers diagnose and manage sandy soil constraints. The new information […]