The Soil Hub is an online platform developed by Mallee Sustainable Farming (MSF) to support growers managing sandy, low-rainfall soils in the Mallee regions of South Australia and Victoria. It aims to improve the capacity of farmers to correctly diagnose underlying constraints that limit the productivity of sandy soils, to select the most appropriate strategy or combination of strategies to ameliorate the soil constraints present, and to map soil constraint data at a paddock scale to better target costly amelioration activities. It provides access to 11 virtual soil pits with 360-degree views and expert commentary, allowing users to explore soil features such as texture, pH and water repellence. The site also includes practical tools and how-to guides for soil management, case studies, and links to MSF research projects that demonstrate strategies for improving soil health, nutrient use efficiency and productivity. While this website focuses on specific areas of South Australia and Victoria, it may also be applicable in other sandy agricultural regions in Southern Australia. #
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
