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Christopher Johns
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Christopher D. Johns
Interview
Vision infinity for food security: Dr Shashi B. Sharma
In the introductory abstract to ‘Vision Infinity for Food Security,’ (Sharma and Wightman 2015), co-author Dr Shashi Sharma draws our attention to the 1798 prediction by Thomas Malthus that human kind’s ability to feed itself was limited by population size. Malthus foresaw a time when human numbers would exhaust the capacity of planetary food producing...
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Soil nutrient management
The importance of appropriate plant nutrient management in agricultural soil cannot be overstated. If agricultural and pastoral activity is to be maximised in a sustainable fashion, it is imperative that plants are supplied by proper nutrition.
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FDI feature interview with Dr Peter Keating: the importance of understanding the role of soil microbiological ecosystems
This resource discusses soil microbiology, soil microbiological ecosystems and research into the analysis and maintenance of healthy soils and soil biological fertility, with Bioscience Managing Director, Dr Peter Keating.
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Grazing and controlled burning in Kimberley pastoral land management
This interview discusses important land care practices to ensure pastoral sustainability in the Kimberley region.
Report
The forgotten resource: groundwater in Australia
Australia's groundwater is a nationally significant resource which demands careful, long-term planning and management, informed by a sound understanding of the characteristics of each aquifer.