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Coupling of surface water and groundwater nitrate-N dynamics in two permeable agricultural catchments
Mellander, P. - E., Melland, A. R., Murphy, P. N. C., Wall, D. P., Shortle, G. and Jordan, P.. 2014. "Coupling of surface water and groundwater nitrate-N dynamics in two permeable agricultural catchments." The Journal of Agricultural Science. 152, pp. S107-S124. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859614000021

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Quantifying the impacts of coal seam gas (CSG) activities on the soil resource of agricultural lands in Queensland, Australia
Vacher, C. A., White, S., Eberhard, J., Schmidt, E., Huth, N. I. and Antille, D. L.. 2014. "Quantifying the impacts of coal seam gas (CSG) activities on the soil resource of agricultural lands in Queensland, Australia." American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting (ASABE 2014). Montreal, Canada 13 - 16 Jul 2014 St. Joseph, MI. United States.

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Understanding the JD7760 round module picker impacts
Bennett, J. McL., Jensen, T. A., Antille, D. and Woodhouse, N.. 2014. "Understanding the JD7760 round module picker impacts." 17th Australian Cotton Conference (ACC 2014): Our Fibre, Our Focus, Our Future. Gold Coast, Australia 05 - 07 Aug 2014 Narrabri, Australia.

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Storm-triggered, increased supply of sediment-derived phosphorus to the epilimnion in a small freshwater lake
Crockford, Lucy, Jordan, Phil, Melland, Alice R. and Taylor, David. 2014. "Storm-triggered, increased supply of sediment-derived phosphorus to the epilimnion in a small freshwater lake." Inland Waters. 5 (1), pp. 15-26. https://doi.org/10.5268/IW-5.1.738

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El Nino southern oscillation based rainfall forecasts in southern Africa. II. daily forecasts could help summer planting decisions in Zimbabwe
Cobon, D. H., Unganai, L. S. and Clewett, J. F.. 2003. "El Nino southern oscillation based rainfall forecasts in southern Africa. II. daily forecasts could help summer planting decisions in Zimbabwe." Allsopp, N., Palmer, A. R., Milton, S. J., Kirkman, K. P., Kerley, G. I. H., Hurt, C. R. and Brown, C. J. (ed.) 7th International Rangelands Congress 2003: Rangelands in the New Millennium . Durban, South Africa 26 Jul - 01 Aug 2003 Durban, South Africa.

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El Nino southern oscillation based rainfall forecasts in southern Africa. 1. seasonal forecasts can help communal farmers manage drought
Cobon, D. H., Unganai, L. S. and Clewett, J. F.. 2003. "El Nino southern oscillation based rainfall forecasts in southern Africa. 1. seasonal forecasts can help communal farmers manage drought." Allsopp, N., Palmer, A. R., Milton, S. J., Kirkman, K. P., Kerley, G. I. H., Hurt, C. R. and Brown, C. J. (ed.) 7th International Rangelands Congress 2003: Rangelands in the New Millennium . Durban, South Africa 26 Jul - 01 Aug 2003 Durban, South Africa.

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Development and application of process-based simulation models for cotton production: a review of past, present, and future directions
Thorp, K. R., Ale, S., Bange, M. P., Barnes, E. M., Hoogenboom, G., Lascano, R. J., McCarthy, A. C., Nair, S., Paz, J. O., Rajan, N., Reddy, K. R., Wall, G. W. and White, J. W.. 2014. "Development and application of process-based simulation models for cotton production: a review of past, present, and future directions." Journal of Cotton Science. 18 (1), pp. 10-47.

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A UV absorbance test for measuring humified organic carbon in soil
Eberhard, F. and Pittaway, P.. 2014. "A UV absorbance test for measuring humified organic carbon in soil ." Bruce, R. C. (ed.) 36th Annual Conference of the Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ASSCT 2014). Gold Coast, Australia 29 Apr - 01 May 2014 Mackay, Australia.

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Coals seam gas (CSG) in agriculture - a review: technical and market analysis for Australia
Yusaf, Talal, Hamawand, Ihsan, Schmidt, Erik, Binnie, James, Rees, Steven and Chakrabarty, Sayan. 2014. "Coals seam gas (CSG) in agriculture - a review: technical and market analysis for Australia ." Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments. 8, pp. 149-158. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2014.08.005

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Nitrogen dynamics and nitrous oxide emissions in improved sugarcane farming systems
Salter, B, Wang, W, Schroeder B and Reeves, S. 2015. "Nitrogen dynamics and nitrous oxide emissions in improved sugarcane farming systems." 37th Annual Conference of the Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ASSCT 2015). Bundaberg, Australia 28 - 30 Apr 2015 Australia. pp. 42-52

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Loss of phosphorus and nitrogen in runoff and subsurface drainage from high and low input pastures grazed by sheep in southern Australia
Melland, A. R., McCaskill, M. R., White, R. E. and Chapman, D. F.. 2008. "Loss of phosphorus and nitrogen in runoff and subsurface drainage from high and low input pastures grazed by sheep in southern Australia." Australian Journal of Soil Research. 46 (2), pp. 161-172. https://doi.org/10.1071/SR07084

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Controlled traffic farming restores soil structure
McHugh, A. D., Tullberg, J. N. and Freebairn, D. M.. 2009. "Controlled traffic farming restores soil structure." Soil and Tillage Research. 104 (1), pp. 164-172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2008.10.010

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Interpreting results for plant growth promotion and disease suppression bioassays using compost
Pittaway, P.. 2014. "Interpreting results for plant growth promotion and disease suppression bioassays using compost." Biala, J., Prange, R. and Raviv, M. (ed.) 1st International Symposium Organic Matter Management and Compost in Horticulture (ISHS 2011). Adelaide, Australia 04 - 07 Apr 2011 Leuven, Belgium.

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Evaluation of sap flow sensors to measure the transpiration rate of plants during canopy wetting and drying
Uddin, Jasim, Smith, Rod, Hancock, Nigel and Foley, Joseph. 2014. "Evaluation of sap flow sensors to measure the transpiration rate of plants during canopy wetting and drying." Journal of Agricultural Studies. 2 (2), pp. 105-119. https://doi.org/10.5296/jas.v2i2.6134

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Controlled traffic farming in Argentina: challenges and opportunities
Antille, Dio, Uriza, L. M., Villena, S. and Chamen, W. C. T.. 2013. "Controlled traffic farming in Argentina: challenges and opportunities." 1st International Controlled Traffic Farming Conference (CTF 2013). Toowoomba, Australia 25 - 27 Feb 2013

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Compost application to replace sphagnum peat and to suppress pythium root rot in turf
Pittaway, P.. 2014. "Compost application to replace sphagnum peat and to suppress pythium root rot in turf." Biala, J., Prange, R. and Raviv, M. (ed.) 1st International Symposium on Organic Matter Management and Compost Use in Horticulture (ISHS 2014). Adelaide, Australia 2014 Leuven, Belgium.

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Calculating application rates for composted mulch and soil conditioners to maximise soil health
Pittaway, P. A.. 2010. "Calculating application rates for composted mulch and soil conditioners to maximise soil health." Stirling, Graham R. (ed.) 6th Australasian Soilborne Diseases Symposium. Twin Waters, Australia 09 - 11 Aug 2010 Brisbane, Australia.

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Impact of micrometeorological conditions on the efficiency of artificial monolayers in reducing evaporation
Gallego-Elvira, Belen, Martinez-Alvarez, Victoriano, Pittaway, Pamela, Brink, Gavin and Martin-Gorrez, Bernardo. 2013. "Impact of micrometeorological conditions on the efficiency of artificial monolayers in reducing evaporation." Water Resources Management. 27 (7), pp. 2251-2266. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11269-013-0286-3

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The Irish agricultural catchments programme: catchment selection using spatial multi-criteria decision analysis
Fealy, R. M., Buckley, C., Mechan, S., Melland, A., Mellander, P. E., Shortle, G., Wall, D. and Jordan, P.. 2010. "The Irish agricultural catchments programme: catchment selection using spatial multi-criteria decision analysis ." Soil Use and Management. 26 (3), pp. 225-236. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-2743.2010.00291.x

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Modelling soil phosphorus decline: expectations of Water Framework Directive policies
Schulte, R. P. O., Melland, A. R., Fenton, O., Herlihy, M., Richards, K. and Jordan, P.. 2010. "Modelling soil phosphorus decline: expectations of Water Framework Directive policies ." Environmental Science and Policy. 13 (6), pp. 472-484. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2010.06.002

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Using the nutrient transfer continuum concept to evaluate the European Union Nitrates Directive National Action Programme
Wall, D., Jordan, P., Melland, A. R., Mellander, P. -E., Buckley, C., Reaney, S. M. and Shortle, G.. 2011. "Using the nutrient transfer continuum concept to evaluate the European Union Nitrates Directive National Action Programme." Environmental Science and Policy. 14 (6), pp. 664-674. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2011.05.003

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Delivery and impact bypass in a karst aquifer with high phosphorus source and pathway potential
Mellander, Per-Erik, Jordan, Phil, Wall, David P., Melland, Alice R., Meehan, Robert A., Kelly, Coran and Shortle, Ger. 2012. "Delivery and impact bypass in a karst aquifer with high phosphorus source and pathway potential." Water Research. 46 (7), pp. 2225-2236. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2012.01.048

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Stream water quality in intensive cereal cropping catchments with regulated nutrient management
Melland, A. R., Mellander, P. -E., Murphy, P. N. C., Wall, D. P., Mechan, S., Shine, O., Shortle, G. and Jordan, P.. 2012. "Stream water quality in intensive cereal cropping catchments with regulated nutrient management." Environmental Science and Policy. 24, pp. 58-70. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2012.06.006

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Quantifying nutrient transfer pathways in agricultural catchments using high temporal resolution data
Mellander, Per-Erik, Melland, Alice R., Jordan, Phil, Wall, David P., Murphy, Paul N. C. and Shortle, Ger. 2012. "Quantifying nutrient transfer pathways in agricultural catchments using high temporal resolution data." Environmental Science and Policy. 24, pp. 44-57. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2012.06.004

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Evaluating nutrient source regulations at different scales in five agricultural catchments
Wall, D. P., Murphy, P. N. C., Melland, A. R., Mechan, S., Shine, O., Buckley, C., Mellander, P. -E., Shortle, G. and Jordan, P.. 2012. "Evaluating nutrient source regulations at different scales in five agricultural catchments." Environmental Science and Policy. 24, pp. 34-43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2012.06.007

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The seasonality of phosphorus transfers from land to water: implications for trophic impacts and policy evaluation
Jordan, P., Melland, A. R., Mellander, P. -E., Shortle, G. and Wall, D.. 2012. "The seasonality of phosphorus transfers from land to water: implications for trophic impacts and policy evaluation ." Science of the Total Environment. 434, pp. 101-109. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2011.12.070

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Forecasting the decline of excess soil phosphorus in agricultural catchments
Wall, D. P., Jordan, P., Melland, A. R., Mellander, P. -E., Mechan, S. and Shortle, G.. 2013. "Forecasting the decline of excess soil phosphorus in agricultural catchments." Soil Use and Management. 29 (S1), pp. 147-154. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-2743.2012.00413.x

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Quantification of phosphorus transport from a karstic agricultural watershed to emerging spring water
Mellander, Per-Erik, Jordan, Philip, Melland, Alice R., Murphy, Paul N. C., Wall, David P., Mechan, Sarah, Meehan, Robert, Kelly, Coran, Shine, Oliver and Shortle, Ger. 2013. "Quantification of phosphorus transport from a karstic agricultural watershed to emerging spring water." Environmental Science and Technology. 47 (12), pp. 6111-6119. https://doi.org/10.1021/es304909y

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Evaluation of a surface hydrological connectivity index in agricultural catchments
Shore, M., Murphy, P. N. C., Jordan, P., Mellander, P. -E., Kelly-Quinn, M., Cushen, M., Mechan, S., Shine, O. and Melland, A. R.. 2013. "Evaluation of a surface hydrological connectivity index in agricultural catchments." Environmental Modelling and Software. 47, pp. 7-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2013.04.003

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Dairy farm impacts of fencing riparian land: pasture production and farm productivity
Aarons, Sharon R., Melland, Alice R. and Dorling, Lianne. 2013. "Dairy farm impacts of fencing riparian land: pasture production and farm productivity." Journal of Environmental Management. 130, pp. 255-266. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2013.08.060

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Rapid assessment of gully sidewall erosion rates in data-poor catchments: a case study in Australia
Whitford, J. A., Newham, L. T. H., Vigiak, O., Melland, A. R. and Roberts, A. M.. 2010. "Rapid assessment of gully sidewall erosion rates in data-poor catchments: a case study in Australia ." Geomorphology. 118 (3/4), pp. 330-338. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geomorph.2010.01.013

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Comparison of landscape approaches to define spatial patterns of hillslope-scale sediment delivery ratio
Vigiak, O., Newham, L. T. H., Whitford, J., Melland, A. and Borselli, L.. 2009. "Comparison of landscape approaches to define spatial patterns of hillslope-scale sediment delivery ratio." Braddock, Roger (ed.) 18th World IMACS Congress and MODSIM09 International Congress on Modelling and Simulation. Cairns, Australia 13 - 17 Jul 2009 Cairns, Australia. Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand .

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Trialling a web-based spatial information management tool with land managers in Victoria, Australia
Roberts, Anna M., Park, Geoff, Melland, Alice R. and Miller, Ian. 2009. "Trialling a web-based spatial information management tool with land managers in Victoria, Australia." Journal of Environmental Management. 91 (2), pp. 523-531. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2009.09.021

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Evaluation of a static water balance model in cropped and grazed systems of temperate Australia
Melland, Alice R., Vigiak, Olga, Roberts, Anna M., Rattray, Dan and Whitford, Jane. 2010. "Evaluation of a static water balance model in cropped and grazed systems of temperate Australia." Environmental Modelling and Software. 25 (12), pp. 1682-1691. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2010.05.006

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A numerical solution based on the Fokker-Planck equation for dilute polymer solutions using high order RBF methods
Nguyen, H. Q., Tran, C.-D., Pham-Sy, N. and Tran-Cong, T.. 2014. "A numerical solution based on the Fokker-Planck equation for dilute polymer solutions using high order RBF methods." Applied Mechanics and Materials. 553, pp. 187-192. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.553.187

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The effects of tyre size on soil deformation and soil bulk density changes
Antille, D. L., Ansorge, D., Dresser, M. L. and Godwin, R. J.. 2008. "The effects of tyre size on soil deformation and soil bulk density changes." American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting (ASABE 2008). Providence, United States 29 Jun - 02 Jul 2008 St. Joseph, MI. United States. https://doi.org/10.13031/2013.25127

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Organomineral fertilisers: nitrogen dynamics and evaluation of agronomic characteristics
Antille, D. L., Sakrabani, R. and Godwin, R. J.. 2008. "Organomineral fertilisers: nitrogen dynamics and evaluation of agronomic characteristics ." American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting (ASABE 2008). Providence, United States 29 Jun - 02 Jul 2008 St. Joseph, MI. United States. https://doi.org/10.13031/2013.25085

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Organomineral fertilisers: nutrient dynamics and evaluation of agronomic characteristics
Antille, D. L., Sakrabani, R. and Godwin, R. J.. 2009. "Organomineral fertilisers: nutrient dynamics and evaluation of agronomic characteristics ." American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting (ASABE 2009). Reno, United States 21 - 24 Jun 2009 St. Joseph, MI. United States. https://doi.org/10.13031/2013.27018

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The effect of soil moisture deficit on the susceptibility of soil to compaction as a result of vehicle traffic
Vero, S. E., Antille, D. L., Lalor, S. T. J. and Holden, N. M.. 2012. "The effect of soil moisture deficit on the susceptibility of soil to compaction as a result of vehicle traffic ." American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting (ASABE 2012). Dallas, United States 29 Jul - 01 Aug 2012 St. Joseph, MI. United States. https://doi.org/10.13031/2013.42046

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Development of organomineral fertilisers derived from nutrient-enriched biosolids granules: product specification
Antille, D. L., Sakrabani, R., Tyrrel, S. F., Le, M. S. and Godwin, R. J.. 2013. "Development of organomineral fertilisers derived from nutrient-enriched biosolids granules: product specification." American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting (ASABE 2013). Kansas City, United States 21 - 24 Jul 2013 St. Joseph, MI. United States. https://doi.org/10.13031/aim.20131620153

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