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Scientific Journals

Chan, K.Y., Dorahy, C., Tyler, S., Wells, T., Milham, P., and Barchia, I. (2007). Phosphorus accumulation and other changes in soil properties as a consequence of vegetable production in the Sydney region, Australia. Australian Journal of Soil Research. 45:139-146.
 
Chan, K. Y., Dorahy, C., and Tyler, S. (In Press) Determining the agronomic value of composts produced from garden organics in metropolitan areas of New South Wales, Australia. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture.

Environmental Reports and Guidelines 

Dorahy, C.G., Pirie, A.D., Pengelly, P, Muirhead, L. and Chan, K.Y. (2006) Best management practice guidelines for the beneficial use of recycled organics in land rehabilitation and catchment management. (A joint initiative between the Department of Environment and Conservation (NSW), the NSW Department of Primary Industries and the Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment Management Authority).

Dorahy, C.G., McMaster, I., Pirie, A.D., Muirhead, L., Pengelly, P and Chan, K.Y. (2006). Risks and benefits associated with using compost prepared from harvested aquatic weed for improving land condition in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment. Final report prepared for the Department of Environment and Conservation (NSW), November 2006.

Dorahy, C.G., Chan, K.Y., Gibson, T.S and Tyler, S. (2005) Identifying potential agricultural and horticultural markets for Recycled Organics in New South Wales. Final report prepared for the Department of Environment and Conservation NSW, June 2005.

Wong, P.T.W., Gilmour, M.A. and Pengelly, P.K (2005) Recycled Organics in Catchment Management. Final Report prepared for the Department of Environment and Conservation, September 2005.

Scientific Dissertations 

McDermott, J. (2006). The effects of applying oily food waste on soil properties. Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) thesis. The University of Wollongong, NSW.

Conference Papers

Fahey, D., Chan, K.Y., Dorahy, C., Newell, M., Kavanagh, A., Hedberg, P., Steel, C., and Kemp. D. (2007). Recycled organic mulch in vineyards and its effect on yield, berry and wine quality. Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference, Adelaide, South Australia 29 July – 2 August, 2007 (Abstract and poster presentation).

Saleh, F., Donovan, N., Fahey, D., Meszaros, I., Chan, K.Y. and Dorahy, C. (2007). The impact of garden organic compost on soil health in vegetable production systems. Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference, Adelaide, South Australia.  

Dorahy, C.G, McMaster, I., Pirie, A.D., Muirhead, L.M., Pengelly, P., Chan, K.Y. and Jackson, M. (2006). Risks and benefits of using aquatic weed compost for improving land condition in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment. Proceedings of OzWater ’07, March 2007, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Sydney, NSW. Australian Water Association.

Dorahy, C.G., Chan, K.Y., Eldridge, S., Pirie, A.D., Muirhead, L.M and McMaster, I.M. (2006). Effect of municipal solid waste (MSW) compost and grease trap waste on sorghum growth and soil properties. Proceedings of ASSSI/ ASPAC Conference, December 3-7, 2006, The University of Adelaide, South Australia. Australian Society of Soil Science Incorporated/ Australian Soil and Plant Analysis Council. (Abstract only)
 
Dorahy, C.G, and Chan, K.Y. (2006) Closing the loop - Developing agricultural markets for recycled organics in NSW through targeted scientific research, Proceedings of Enviro ’06, 9-11 May 2006, Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, VIC, Australian Water Association/ Waste Management Association of Australia.

Dorahy, C.G., Chan, K.Y., McMaster, I., Muirhead, L.M., Pirie, A.D. (2006). Evaluating the characteristics and agronomic performance of municipal solid waste (MSW) compost. Proceedings of Biosolids Specialty Conference III, 7-8 June 2006, Eden on the Park, Melbourne, VIC. Australia Water Association.

Jackson, M., Wong, P., and Dorahy, C. (2006) Repairing Degraded Land in Water Catchments – The Untapped Potential. Proceedings of Enviro ’06, 9-11 May 2006, Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, VIC, Australian Water Association/ Waste Management Association of Australia. 

Dorahy, C. (2005) Fertiliser or Waste? – an overview of research at the Centre for Recycled Organics in Agriculture (CROA). Proceedings of the NSW DPI Soils Recycled Organics and Remediation Technology Workshop, 29-30 November 2005, Belgenny Farm, Camden NSW.

Extension and Education Communications

Arblaster, J. (2006). Innovative researchers turn curse into compost. Hawkesbury Independent, 19 September 2006. Fairfax Community Newspapers, Richmond, NSW.

Dorahy, C., McMaster, I., Pirie, A., Muirhead, L. and Chan, Y. (2006) Preparing compost from aquatic weeds removed from waterways. Primefacts 229, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Orange, NSW

Dorahy, C. (2006). Grease trap waste the focus of recycling trial. Agriculture Today, March 2006 edition. NSW Department of Primary Industries, Orange, NSW.
 
Dorahy, C.G. (editor) Recycled Organic Matters 2. June 2006. Official newsletter of the Centre for Recycled Organics in Agriculture, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Menangle, NSW.

Finlay, J. (2006) Aquatic compost OK. Agriculture Today, September 2006 edition, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Orange, NSW. 

Gollnow, B. (2006). Putting weeds to good use. NSW Flower News. Issue 8, Summer 2006/07.

Dorahy, C. (2005). Recognising the value of pig waste. Agriculture Today, October, 2005 edition. NSW Department of Primary Industries, Orange, NSW. 

Dorahy, C.G. (editor) Recycled Organic Matters 1. September 2005. Official newsletter of the Centre for Recycled Organics in Agriculture, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Menangle, NSW.

Dorahy, C. (2005). Foreign interest in biosolids work. Agriculture Today, April, 2005 edition. NSW Department of Primary Industries, Orange, NSW.
 
Dorahy, C. and Chan, Y (2004). Quantifying the benefits of recycled organics in agriculture. Organic News 1(7):1-2.

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