Compacted Soils: Why Your Pasture, Crops or Vines Aren’t Performing — And How to Fix It
Hard Soils Are Holding Your Farm Back
You’ve spread seed, applied fertiliser, and worked the ground carefully, yet growth is patchy, root depth is shallow, and yields are lower than expected.
Compacted or degraded soils are often the hidden culprit. Heavy machinery, winter grazing, repeated traffic, and natural settling can make soils hard, dense, and less able to absorb water and nutrients.
Signs of compaction you’ll notice:
Poor root development and shallow roots
Waterlogging or poor drainage after rain
Uneven pasture growth or stunted crop seedlings
Reduced vigour in young vines or orchard blocks
Why Traditional Solutions Often Fall Short
Mechanical solutions like aerators or subsoilers only provide temporary relief. They may break up the surface, but the underlying soil still struggles. Fertiliser or irrigation alone can’t overcome the physical limitations of compacted soil.
What farmers need is a solution that works biologically and chemically to restore soil structure, so roots can grow, water can infiltrate, and nutrients can move freely.
The DCT Advantage: Restoring Soil Performance
DCT’s soil recovery solution is the only product that actively helps compacted or degraded soils regain function, improving structure, water movement, and root growth.
With DCT, your farm can:
Improve pasture, crop, and vineyard root development
Increase water infiltration and reduce surface runoff
Enhance uniform growth across paddocks or blocks
Maximise fertiliser efficiency by restoring soil’s natural nutrient delivery
Stronger, deeper roots, better soil tilth, and more consistent growth, even in areas previously affected by compaction or heavy traffic.
Why You Can’t Wait to Fix Compacted Soil
Every season that soil remains compacted limits your growth, reduces yields, and wastes inputs. Acting now ensures:
Pastures recover faster and grow stronger
Crops establish more evenly and reach full potential
Vineyards develop deeper roots and healthier shoots
The longer you leave it, the slower your soil and plants recover.
See How DCT Can Restore Your Soil
Don’t accept hard, compacted soils slowing your farm down. Restore structure, improve root growth, and unlock nutrient availability with DCT.
Restore Compacted Soils and Unlock Growth
Hard or degraded soils are holding your pasture, crops, or vines back. DCT’s soil recovery solution is the only product that actively improves soil structure, root growth, and nutrient availability.
Better root development for pastures, crops, and vineyards
Improved water infiltration and soil tilth
Maximised growth and nutrient use efficiency
Act now — every season lost to compacted soil reduces your yield and input efficiency.