soil carbon

The micronutrients helping to build soil carbon in our paddocks

How much carbon is stored in the soils of grazing paddocks across the Northern Rivers region? What factors influence these levels? And can land management practices increase productivity and soil health? Southern Cross University researcher Dr Abe Gibson has been working with the Casino Food Co-op and Border Ranges Richmond Valley Landcare to find out. […]

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Industry leaders set to speak at Soil Carbon Summit

Soil carbon sequestration has the potential to be a game-changer for agricultural productivity and the resilience of landscapes, regions and farming communities. The Soil Carbon Summit – to be held in Brisbane on Monday, July 17 – will explore these opportunities and deliver insights into future of this new carbon economy. It has been organised

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Black cows in a green paddock.

Storing soil organic carbon in grazing systems on the Northern Rivers

What is soil organic carbon? Soil organic carbon refers to carbon within soil that originated from plants and animals. It is one of the best indicators of soil health, and building it can enhance pasture productivity. Our soil organic carbon levels are determined by the combined effect of climate, soil properties, plant inputs and land

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