Understanding your soils and their constraints: PIRSA – SA (Factsheet)
This Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA) factsheet helps landholders identify the soil constraints limiting their crop yields. It covers soil sampling and analysis and the key chemical and physical properties of soils. The factsheet explains how to conduct sampling and simple field tests, such as testing soil texture, pH, phosphorus buffering (PBI), organic carbon, salinity to enable landholders to understand soil constraints like poor drainage, acidity, or low fertility. It also outlines when to seek expert advice. It was written for South Australian soils but is relevant to other Australian regions [PDF 173 KB, 3 pages].#
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
