Production & postharvest

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development contributes to the productivity, profitability and sustainability of plant-based agriculture. From broad scale dryland cropping systems to intensive irrigated production, we work with industry and business to address challenges in plant production through research and development, knowledge transfer and government policy settings.

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  • classic symptoms of severe soil compaction pointed out in a loamy sand profile

    Identifying soil compaction

    20 December 2010

    Confident identification of soil compaction to restrict crop or pasture growth uses diagnosis combining visual symptoms of plant, root and soil features.

  • barley growth effects from compction by cropping traffic on a headland

    Soil compaction overview

    20 December 2010

    All surface and subsurface soils can be compacted; some more easily than others.

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