Soil Compaction
Soil is made up of organic and mineral particles and in between these particles are tiny air pockets containing water, soil microbes and fauna. These are essential components for healthy soil and root and crop development.\n\nWhen soil is compacted, the air pockets are squeezed out, compressing the particles closer together making it firmer and more difficult to penetrate. This in turn creates a hostile environment for roots and soil fauna.\n\nIn this podcast, Wayne Parker, from Western Australia\u2019s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and Soil Compaction project leader, talks to Lucinda Jose about the causes of soil compaction and the outcomes from the Soil Constraints West project that growers can adopt to improve their soils.\n\nContact information:\nWayne Parker\nLeader of the Soil Compaction Project Soil Constraints West Initiative\nDepartment of Primary Industries and Regional Development\n20 Gregory St., Geraldton WA 6530\nm: 0429 080 074\nemail: wayne.parker@dpird.wa.gov.au\n\nMore info: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/managing-soils\n\nUseful Resources AGRIC Managing soils > water repellence: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/soil-constraints/water-repellence\n\nAGRIC Managing soils > soil compaction: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/managing-soils/soil-compaction\n\nAGRIC Managing soils > soil acidity: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/managing-soils/soil-acidity\n\nGRDC Initiatives > Non-wetting soils: https://grdc.com.au/research/trials,-programs-and-initiatives/non-wetting-soils\n\nhttp://www.ctfcalculator.org\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices