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Trial	Contributor Funding sources	Year	Trial site

Comparing the influence of organic matter and fertiliser inputs on soil organic carbon and grain production To identify on-farm management strategies to increase soil organic carbon (SOC) and quantify any associated risks and benefits in a grain production system. In this trial the Facey Group wanted to determine whether: Altering inputs to increase plant biomass would subsequently increase soil carbon and Amending soils with compost would increase soil carbon storage or provide agronomic benefits.	SoilsWest GRDC	2014	Tincurrin WA
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Comparison of different green manure crops as tools for renovation cropping and evaluating economic benefits at Mullewa on a heavy soil This research determines to assess the benefits (economic and environmental) of a green manure phase under current cropping systems in areas with a poor nutritional status. To evaluate crop types and incorporation techniques to rejuvenate poor performing soils using a green manure phase, as well as to identify and evaluate the potential longevity of benefits on a heavy loam soil in Mullewa, Western Australia over five years.	SoilsWest GRDC	1998	Mullewa WA
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Determining nitrogen cycling dynamics in semi-arid soil To determine the soil depth that microbes responsible for nitrification (conversion of ammonium to nitrate) are located.	SoilsWest GRDC	2012	Buntine WA
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Does increasing soil organic carbon alter nitrous oxide emissions? To increase understanding of the interaction between increasing soil organic carbon and greenhouse gas emissions. In particular to quantify the influence of soil organic carbon on nitrous oxide and methane emissions in a grains cropping system. To determine whether increasing soil organic carbon lowers the amount of nitrogen fertiliser required for grain production.	SoilsWest GRDC	2012	Buntine WA
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Improving paddock productivity using renovation cropping techniques To discuss alternative options to increase organic matter; improve soil properties and provide additional non-chemical control options for weed management, whilst providing a break crop effect.	SoilsWest GRDC	2003	University of Western Australia WA
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The profitability of green manuring - discussion paper This paper assesses the economic benefits of green manuring and the potential costs. It also investigates the circumstances in which green manuring will be profitable and those that result in losses to growers.	SoilsWest DAFWA GRDC	2000	Agriculture WA WA
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The profitability of green manuring - discussion paper This paper assesses the economic benefits of green manuring and the potential costs. It also investigates the circumstances in which green manuring will be profitable and those that result in losses to growers.	SoilsWest	2000	Agriculture WA WA
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The short term effect of different soil treatments on organic carbon and barley yield on a sandy soil To assess the effects of physical, chemical and biological soil manipulation (or inputs) on soil organic carbon in relation to changes in long term crop yields and quality.	SoilsWest AGAC DAFWA GRDC	2013	Buntine WA
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