Kelly Mason, Queensland Country Life Journalist Profile

Articles

Microbial and mineral interactions decouple litter quality from soil organic matter formation - Nature Communications

Nov 20, 2024 | nature.com | Kelly Mason |Tim Goodall |Ashley Taylor |Caroline Peacock |Robert Griffiths |Pippa Chapman | +2 more

AbstractCurrent understanding of soil carbon dynamics suggests that plant litter quality and soil mineralogy control the formation of mineral-associated soil organic carbon (SOC). Due to more efficient microbial anabolism, high-quality litter may produce more microbial residues for stabilisation on mineral surfaces.
Microbial and mineral interactions decouple litter quality from soil organic matter formation - Nature Communications

Nov 20, 2024 | nature.com | Kelly Mason |Tim Goodall |Ashley Taylor |Caroline Peacock |Robert Griffiths |Pippa Chapman | +2 more

AbstractCurrent understanding of soil carbon dynamics suggests that plant litter quality and soil mineralogy control the formation of mineral-associated soil organic carbon (SOC). Due to more efficient microbial anabolism, high-quality litter may produce more microbial residues for stabilisation on mineral surfaces.
Microbial and mineral interactions decouple litter quality from soil organic matter formation - Nature Communications

Nov 20, 2024 | nature.com | Kelly Mason |Tim Goodall |Ashley Taylor |Caroline Peacock |Robert Griffiths |Pippa Chapman | +2 more

AbstractCurrent understanding of soil carbon dynamics suggests that plant litter quality and soil mineralogy control the formation of mineral-associated soil organic carbon (SOC). Due to more efficient microbial anabolism, high-quality litter may produce more microbial residues for stabilisation on mineral surfaces.
Charity flying sick bush kids to the city sees 400 per cent growth in missions

Jul 23, 2024 | queenslandcountrylife.com.au | Kelly Mason

Theodore resident Rachael Donald with her son Bentley, had made the 80 minute trip on a Little Wings flight to Brisbane where Bentley will undergo treatment at the Queensland Children's Hospital. Picture by Kelly MasonA charity that provides air transport for sick bush children has seen a 400 per cent growth and is doing more than 700 missions a week over three bases in Queensland and NSW.
Ladybrook Farm's direct sales boom despite abattoir challenges.

Jul 22, 2024 | queenslandcountrylife.com.au | Kelly Mason

Darlington cattle prodcuers Sue and Ian Harrison have adapted their operation to cater to a different market. Picture by Kate HarrisonBeef and lamb producers Sue and Ian Harrison say they have seen a growing demand from consumers wanting to buy their produce direct from a farm.
Farm safety week: Queensland farmer's saved from silo collapse

Jul 17, 2024 | thecourier.com.au | Kelly Mason

Peter Hamilton said the community support they have received since the accident has been overwhelming. Picture supplied by Michelle HamiltonScars on Peter Hamilton's feet are the only visible signs of his brush with death when he was buried alive under 50 tonnes of wheat. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Lockyer Valley cotton grower sees success despite wet season.

Jul 16, 2024 | queenslandcountrylife.com.au | Kelly Mason

Linton Brimblecombe during picking of their crop at Forest Hill. Picture by Kelly Mason In their fourth season after a 20 year hiatus, Lockyer Valley growers Mitch and Linton Brimblecombe are pleased with their latest pick, despite wet weather damage to some of their cotton crop.
Quality silage key to helping dairy farmers manage on-farm costs

Jul 16, 2024 | farmonline.com.au | Kelly Mason

Eighty producers and industry leaders gathered at Gatton, Qld, on July 9 to hear from silage experts.
Trapped under 50 tonnes of wheat: A Queensland survivor's story.

Jul 15, 2024 | queenslandcountrylife.com.au | Kelly Mason

Peter Hamilton said the community support they have received since the accident has been overwhelming. Picture supplied by Michelle HamiltonScars on Peter Hamilton's feet are the only visible signs of his brush with death when he was buried alive under 50 tonnes of wheat.
Reporting requirement changes putting pressure on ag shows

Jul 14, 2024 | queenslandcountrylife.com.au | Kelly Mason

Queensland Ag Shows general manager Trevor Beckingham had been lobbying political parties to stop the reporting requirement changes. Picture by Kelly MasonNew taxation reporting requirements could put the future of ag shows in jeopardy according to Queensland Ag Shows general manager Trevor Beckingham.