Soil water monitoring and irrigation scheduling.

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

A complex chemical substance, humus stores plant nutrients, holds moisture and improves soil structure. ... For more explanation, see Cation exchange capacity.). How to increase soil organic matter levels.

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/soils/guides/soil-carbon/organic-matter
• 1 Jan 2024

Soils with high biodiversity have been shown to suppress soil-borne fungal diseases. ... Soil fungi. Fungi groups. Decomposers. Mutualists. Mycorrhizal fungi. Pathogens. What do fungi do?

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/41645/Soil_fungi.pdf
• 23 May 2025

In Australia, regular intensive cultivation by this system has degraded the soil structure. ... Retaining organic matter on the soil surface also reduces erosion and conserves soil moisture.

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

Videos. Soil biology for crop and soil health. Herbicide effects on soil biology and function. ... Herbicide residues in cropping soils - are they an issue? Herbicide effects on soil biology and function.

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

Large areas of bare soil, together with intense rainfall events have led to observed soil movement within orchards and occasionally off-site. ... A macadamia grower also talks about how he has changed his orchard floor management and harvesting practice

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/soils/guides/soil-erosion/macadamia-sweepers-blowers
• 1 Jan 2024

A complex chemical substance, humus stores plant nutrients, holds moisture and improves soil structure. ... For more explanation, see Cation exchange capacity.). How to increase soil organic matter levels.

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

Soil stability decreases erosion losses and aids the emergence of new plant growth. ... Consider deep (rooting-depth) soil tests to assess available N, alongside normal topsoil testing.

• https://www.droughthub.nsw.gov.au/drought-fire-and-flood-recovery-guide/soil-and-pasture-management/soil-management
• 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/guides/soil-types-and-condition/moisture
• 1 Jan 2021

Agricultural water management. In this section.

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/water
• 1 Jan 2018