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Q72. What’s the difference between a Mallee seep, magnesia patches and dry saline land?
Mallee seeps are caused by rising saline water tables from perched water, while magnesia patches or dry saline land result from salt wicking up through soil during dry periods—rain improves dry saline areas but worsens seeps.
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Q69. Does drought make soil water repellent?
Drought doesn’t cause water repellence but worsens it by drying soil further, strengthening hydrophobic bonds and reducing microbial breakdown of repellent compounds.
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Q66. Do I need to change my fertiliser strategy during drought?
Yes, drought conditions require adjusted fertiliser strategies—apply less upfront, rely on soil testing, and target nutrients efficiently based on crop demand and root access.
View moreQ68. Does drought kill off soil organisms?
Drought doesn’t kill all soil organisms—many survive by entering dormant states and quickly rebound after rain if food, moisture, and temperature conditions are favourable.
View moreQ65. Why do sandier soils sometimes perform better than heavier soils?
Sandier soils can outperform heavier soils by making better use of light rains and offering more plant-available water, especially when underlain by clay subsoil for moisture storage.
View moreQ63. Will leaving stubble standing or slashing it to act as a mulch preserve more soil moisture?
Standing or slashed stubble doesn’t significantly change moisture conservation, but maintaining anchored stubble roots helps stabilise soil structure and improves water infiltration.
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