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Title: Managing Soil Organic Matter: A Practical GuideGRDC Project Code: KDI00023In submitting this report, the researchers have agreed to theGRDC publishing this material in its edited form.Report author: Dr Frances Hoyle, Department of Agricultureand Food Western AustraliaContent editor: Janet Paterson, Sci-ScribeCompilation and report contributions: Dr Meredith FairbanksThanks also to Professor Daniel Murphy and Dr Ram Dalalfor their valuable feedback.Department ofAgriculture and FoodISBN 978-1-921779-56-5Published July 2013© Grains Research and Development CorporationAll material published in this publication is copyright protectedand may not be reproduced in any form without writtenpermission from the GRDC.For free copies please contact: Ground Cover DirectFree phone: 1800 11 00 44Email: ground-cover-direct@canprint.com.auORMs Maureen CribbPublishing ManagerGRDCPO Box 5367KINGSTON ACT 2604Phone: (02) 6166 4500Email: maureen.cribb@grdc.com.auWeb: http://www.grdc.com.auNote: A postage and handling charge appliesDisclaimer:This publication has been prepared in good faith by the contributors on the basis of information available at the date of publication without any independentverification. The Grains Research and Development Corporation and the Department of Agriculture and Food Western Australia does not guarantee orwarrant the accuracy, reliability, completeness of currency of the information in this publication nor its usefulness in achieving any purpose. Readers areresponsible for assessing the relevance and accuracy of the content of this publication. The Grains Research and Development Corporation and theDepartment of Agriculture and Food Western Australia will not be liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense incurred or arising by reason of any personusing or relying on the information in this publication. Products may be identified by proprietary or trade names to help readers identify particular types ofproducts but this is not, and is not intended to be, an endorsement or recommendation of any product or manufacturer referred to. Other products mayperform as well or better than those specifically referred to.