SRDC Final Report - Project BS142S: Economic cost of soil compaction

Abstract

Objectives of this project were: Adapt a Scandinavian model to determine the effect of soil compaction on crop yield for the Australian sugar industry; Relate crop response to degree of compactness by examining current and previous trials on soil compaction; Estimate the economic value of reducing soil compaction; Provide software and preliminary training to extension officers; Subject to the successful completion of this project, apply for further funding to support a planned extension program.