We are the Land and Water Science group at James Cook University in Cairns and Townsville, North Que
29/10/2024
We're now starting to get an idea of how much CO2 is removed from the atmosphere via enhanced weathering, and what affects it.
Spreading crushed rock over farmland can remove CO₂ from the atmosphere if we do it right A technique known as “enhanced rock weathering” promises to remove billions of tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere. But it’s crucial to be able to measure how much CO₂ is captured.
16/10/2024
Great new graduate positions in soil science available with the Qld government
National Soil Action Plan Graduate Program Department of Environment, Science and Innovation - Statewide, Queensland
12/09/2024
What are the hidden impacts of poor air quality on tropical forests? New paper out in Nature Geoscience examining the impact rising ozone pollution at ground level has had on the global carbon cycle. https://rdcu.be/dTKUN
07/02/2024
A great job is available as Land Resource Officer in the Cairns region.
Land Resource Officer | Cairns region | Discover a purpose-driven career with Resources. Unleash your potential and make a difference. Join Resources and !Our Land Resource Assessment and Science team are looking for a motivated team-player to join them in Cairns or Mareeba as a Land Resource Officer. Operating as part of....
23/06/2023
Congratulations to Noto Prabowo for publishing the first paper from his PhD work. He found out what influences nutrient use efficiency (potassium and magnesium) in oil palm.
Potassium and magnesium uptake and fertiliser use efficiency by oil palm at contrasting sites in Sumatra, Indonesia - Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems The accuracy of fertiliser recommendations can be improved by knowledge of use efficiency of applied nutrients. The aim of this work was to determine the efficiency with which mature oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) recovers and uses fertiliser K and Mg under different environmental conditions in....
14/06/2023
A great job opportunity as Water Quality Officer with Terrain NRM
Project Officer - Water Quality Monitoring Job in Tully, Cairns & Far North QLD An innovative project creating change on the ground.
09/06/2023
A great new job opportunity as a Technical Officer working on mangoes with the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries at Mareeba.
Technical Officer (Horticulture) | Cairns region | We are seeking people with the right attitude; a willingness to get their hands dirty, learn and have fun in a rewarding job that makes a difference to people’s lives.
09/06/2023
Crops grow very poorly in sodic soils. In this paper, Hannah Green quantified the long-term effects of irrigated sugarcane cultivation and gypsum application on sodic soils in Australia. The soil was improved to a metre depth and the results are being used to improve a widely used decision support tool used by farmers and advisors.
Long-term effects of gypsum on the chemistry of sodic soils Soils with high exchangeable sodium contents have structural and hydrological problems that limit agricultural productivity. Gypsum is commonly applie…
31/01/2023
An erudite comment on combating negative effects of climate change through research in the agricultural sector (i.e. most of Earth's terrestrial surface).
386. Transformative change versus incremental change – Pannell Discussions Agriculture, Climate change, Economics, Environment, Latest, Policy, Research 386. Transformative change versus incremental change 30 January, 202331 January, 2023 by David Pannell A “Strategic Plan for Science” put out by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in December 2022 flags a change in strat...
There are several great opportunities for graduates to work with the Qld. Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. Check them out here .
13/09/2022
Will you soon graduate? Gulf Savannah NRM, https://gulfsavannahnrm.org/ are taking general Expressions of Interest for upcoming roles around Ag, Environmental Science or Ecology. An expression of interest form is open on their website and they would like to hear from soon to be graduates. If you are interested please upload with the form your CV and cover letter explaining what sort of roles you are interested in
Welcome to the Gulf Savannah - Gulf Savannah NRM We’re a non-profit working with people and communities to create opportunities for current and future generations in the Gulf region.
31/08/2022
Are you a recent graduate interested in a job as a banana extension officer based at South Johnstone? If so, follow the link.
Development Horticulturist | Cairns region,Far North Qld | Working within Horticulture and Forestry Science, you will be involved in leading and contributing to collaborative RD&E (research, development and extension) projects that seek to deliver on government and industry priorities and outcomes working in the banana industry. The position will collaborat...