Compacted soil shows up as a hard solid layer with large, deformed aggregates. ... The compacted soil is often arranged into horizontal layers, giving a platy structure.

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/soils/more-information/structure/compaction
• 1 Jan 2021

The soil moisture probe may be used in irrigated or rainfed systems to determine the depth of wet soil. ... Dry soil retains its structural integrity and will resist the push probes passage.

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/water/irrigation/scheduling/moisture-probe
• 1 Jan 2019

Earthworm tunnelling can help incorporate surface applied lime and fertiliser into the soil. ... Improved soil structure. Earthworm casts cement soil particles together in water-stable aggregates.

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/soils/guides/soil-biology/earthworms
• 1 Jan 2021

collection and analysis of soil cores. cross-sectional drain profiling. digital elevation data (LiDAR). ... land surveys. The assessments identified the presence of acid sulfate soils across the catchment with two key ‘hotspot’ areas of soil acidity.

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/habitat/publications/pubs/anna-bay
• 1 Jan 2021

Northern Rivers Soil Health Card. Summary. A soil management tool developed by farmers for farmers. ... This soil health card was developed as part of the Good Soil Project and the Good Worm Project, initiatives of Tuckombil Landcare Inc.

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/soils/soil-testing-and-analysis/health-card
• 1 Jan 2021

Unlocking Soil Potential (USP) partnership. The Unlocking Soil Potential(USP) partnership is a $36 million collaboration between the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and the New South Wales Department of ... The USP team will evaluate

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/dpird-agriculture-strategic-partnerships/unlocking-soil-potential-usp-project
• 1 Jan 2025

Some of these fertilisers leave the soil more acid than others, so they need different amounts of lime to counteract the acidity. ... If you have acid soil and also need potassium, you might find potassium nitrate useful to apply to improve your soil pH

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/soils/guides/soil-acidity/n-acidify
• 1 Jan 2024

These are the crumbs or lumps soil breaks into when you dig it. ... There are 19 soil textures, ranging from sand through loam to heavy clay.

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/soils/more-information/structure/check
• 1 Jan 2024

Improving soil moisture. Summary. Moisture is a key limitation on the productivity of soil. ... Three main factors affect soil moisture content:. how well the soil can absorb water.

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/soils/more-information/structure/moisture
• 1 Jan 2021

Soil solution analysis. Summary. Soil salinity can cause salt burn, affect crop quality and reduce yield. ... It is essential that soil salinity and nitrate levels be monitored throughout the crop cycle to ensure optimum crop growth.

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/soils/more-information/improvement/soil-solution-analysis
• 1 Jan 2024