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Soil sampling process for agricultural soil health and fertility analysis.

Unlock the potential of sandy soils

by Felicity Harrop Soil CRC Adoption Manager Sandy soils cover vast areas of Australia’s agricultural land, the Australian Soil Classification has an entire classification for ...
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Regional Soil Coordinator Oscar Giudici in a lavender field, promoting soil health and sustainable l.

Regional Soil Coordinator – Oscar Giudici

Contact: [email protected] Relevant Links: Northern Hub Website Oscar Giudici is your Regional Soil Coordinator in the Northern Territory As a kid growing up in southern ...
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Soil science Australia soil profile with moisture and texture details.

April Smart Soils Resource of the Month

Unpacking compaction in clay soils. Each month we review a resource from the Smart Soils Resource Library. This month’s resource is brought to you by Smart Soils Community of Practice ...
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March Smart Soils Resource of the Month

This Podcast Really Digs into the Big ASS Questions Each month we will be reviewing a resource from the Smart Soils Resource Library. This month’s ...
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Regional Soil Coordinator – Justine Cox

Contact: [email protected] Relevant Links: Southern NSW Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub   Justine Cox is your Regional Soil Coordinator for southern and central NSW ...
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People in purple shirts participating in Soil Science Australia field event outdoors.

2025 Australian Soil Judging Competition

A Magic Week of Learning, Community and Celebration in Armidale Introduction The 2025 Australian Soil Judging Competition made history in Armidale, drawing a record-breaking number ...
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Healthy soil across Australia, promoting sustainable soil science practices and innovation.

A Celebration of Excellence in Soil Science

Soil Science Australia is delighted to honour an outstanding group whose sustained contributions have advanced soil science research, education, extension and practice across Australia and ...
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Modern Australian government building showcasing landscape design and architectural features.

Parliamentarians celebrate World Soil Day

At Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday 25 November, Soil Science Australia (SSA) was joined by the Soil CRC, Soils For Life and other event ...
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Audience attending soil science conference, seminar on soil health and sustainable agriculture.

WA Branch hosts 2025 Boodja Soil Science Lecture with David Hall

Don Burnside from the Ag Institute of Australia presented David with the WA Award of Excellence for his significant contribution to subsoil constraints in rural ...
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Urban riverfront park with soil, trees, and pathway during sunset for soil science and environmental studies.

Applying soil science to urban landscapes

Simon Leake CPSS providing guidance to attendees during a private tour at Sydney’s Barangaroo Reserve. As a Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS), long-term member of ...
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Soil science professionals participating in outdoor field research in rural Australia.

Soil Management Field Training – Warwick QLD – 17 and 18 September 2025

The Queensland Branch of Soil Science Australia delivered its second Field Training Module of the Soil Science Australia’s Soil Management Training at Hermitage Research Facility ...
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Prestigious Award for SSA Member

We’re thrilled that SSA member, soil champion and recipient of SSA’s 2024 LJH Teakle Medal — Dr Susan Orgill — has been acknowledged with the ...
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Colorful magazines stacked vertically for soil science and environmental research imagery.

How Important is Soil? An Institutional Scan by Australia’s Regional Soil Coordinators

Soil has a profile in Australian policy at the Commonwealth-level, with Australia’s National Soil Strategy published in 2021, and the associated National Soil Action Plan ...
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2025 Soil Management Field Training confirmed for Queensland

Soil Science Australia’s Soil Management Training program is designed to strengthen the knowledge and capability of professionals who advise on or manage soil and land. ...
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A gathering of students and teachers at Soil Science Australia conference in Australia.

Soils Take Centre Stage at the Pacific Week of Agriculture

Soils were in the spotlight at this year’s Pacific Week of Agriculture (PWA), held in Nukuʻalofa, Kingdom of Tonga. The Hon. Minister for Agriculture, Food ...
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Rich Australian mountain landscape with native vegetation and blue sky.

PSK Environmental – Supporting Soil Science through SSA’s Corporate Benefits Program 

Soil Science Australia (SSA) is pleased to acknowledge PSK Environmental as a valued and ongoing participant in our Corporate Benefits Program.  Based in south-east Queensland, ...
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Young plant sprouting from soil in hand, promoting soil health and sustainable agriculture in Australia.

Parliamentary Friends of Soil: Welcoming New and Returning Leaders in the 48th Parliament

Following this morning’s swearing in ceremony at Government House in Canberra, we’re pleased to welcome new and returning portfolio leaders under Prime Minister the Hon Anthony Albanese MP‘s ...
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SMEC joins SSA’s Corporate Benefits Program

Soil Science Australia is pleased to welcome SMEC as the newest participant in our Corporate Benefits Program. Organisations signing up to SSA’s Corporate Benefits Program ...
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