Soils

Links relating to soils and their role in farming systems​

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Tasmanian link: Soil Maps of Tasmania
The Reconnaissance Soil Maps of Tasmania
Tasmanian link: Soil Erosion in Tasmania
Information on the extent, types, and control of soil erosion in Tasmania.
Tasmanian link: Soil Compaction in Tasmania
Information on soil compaction in Tasmania
Tasmanian link: Understanding and Managing Soil Biology on Tasmanian Farms
Guide to management practices that support healthy soil ecosystem functions.
Australian link: Precision Agriculture (GRDC)
Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) information on the adoption of precison agriculture in Australian cropping.
Australian link: Soil erosion (NSW)
Provides information on different types of erosion and how to monitor erosion and manage erosion.
Australian link: Soil compaction guidelines (NSW DPI)
Guidelines for managing soil compaction, from NSW DPI.
Australian link: SPAA - Precision Agriculture Australia
SPAA is a non-profit and independent membership based group formed in 2002 to promote the development and adoption of precision agriculture (PA) technologies. The association aims to be the leading advocate for PA in Australia and through this role improve the profitability and sustainability of agricultural production systems via the adoption of PA.
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