Soil Health, Food and Fibre
This research stream explores the contribution of soils to the long-term stability of landforms and their role in capturing carbon and advancing agriculture.
It is concerned with providing soils as a contributor to long-term stable soil systems, quantifying the potential of soils as sinks for carbon, and advancing agriculture by improving soil health.
Research understanding the linkages between food production, re-use of agricultural waste and optimisation of soil systems functions in light of climate change challenges and is directed towards defining, planning and optimising sustainable production services for society.
Research stream leaders
Professor Andrew O'Loughlin
Institute of Innovation, Science and Sustainability
Expertise: Management
Email: andrew.oloughlin@federation.edu.au
Mr Bill Grant
Future Regions Research Centre
Expertise: Soil health; organic resource recovery; net zero emissions
Email: b.grant@federation.edu.au
- Dr Mehmood Chadhar
- Associate Professor Kim Dowling, Honorary Senior Research Fellow
- Associate Professor Singarayer Florentine
- Professor Fergal Grace
- Associate Professor Andrew Greenhill
- Craig Hurley
- Professor Andrew O'Loughlin
- Dr Paul McPhee
- Dr Giles Oatley
- Dr Jessica Reeves
- Dr Nathan Robinson
- Haydn Swan
- Associate Professor Helen Thompson
For queries about FRRC’s research, or to discuss collaborating or researching with us, get in touch with the Centre Directors via the Contact page.