Innovative lab technology has helped uncover new information on the water and nutrient use efficiency of ironstone gravel soils. It's a first for the grains industry and a big step forward in managing this often-underperforming soil type.

As Murdoch University’s Dr Fran Brailsford explains, the process of discovery involved analysing more than 400 gravel samples from across Australia’s growing regions. Made possible through GRDC investment, the research aims to increase the knowledge and profitability of cropping on ironstone gravel soils.

Contact

Dr Fran Brailsford
Murdoch University
Francesca.Brailsford@murdoch.edu.au

More information

• Previous Ironstone gravel podcast
• Ironstone gravel video
• GroundCover article: Probe into ironstone gravel soils