This NSW DPI video shows how to design a soil sampling strategy for different landscapes, farm businesses and reasons. It explains soil sampling for fertiliser recommendations, diagnostics and monitoring. It covers soil sampling equipment, and soil sampling with corers and augers, in both pasture and permanent row crop examples. While this video was developed for use in NSW, the techniques are widely applicable across Australia [14:30].#
This is a carefully curated database of important soil resources. The data base is not exhaustive but rather a library of the resources we believe are the most useful for the audience. Each resource has been added after careful consideration against our selection criteria, including but not limited to its scientific validity, accessibility, and readability. The library generally does not include most academic research papers but may include some open-source papers written in accessible English.
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SSA reminds users that these resources are a guide only. Our understanding of soil science is improving continuously so it is important to check the suitability of the information for your purpose with an appropriately qualified professional such as a Registered Soil Professional or a Certified Professional Soil ScientistÂ