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Survey to understand soil knowledge & extension gaps and opportunities for better managing Australian soils
Help to identify soil capacity gaps by taking part in this unique survey on soil knowledge and soil extension in Australia. Farmers, advisors and the wider agricultural industry are encouraged to take the survey project that aims to understand the current gaps in...
Soil Science Australia announces winners of the 11th Australian Soil Judging Competition in Darwin, Northern Territory
The 11th Australian Soil Judging Competition was held by Soil Science Australia in Darwin and surrounds this weekend (22-25 June), ahead of the Soil Science Australia conference (25-30June). Fourteen teams from universities and organisations around Australia and New...
Be among Australia’s first Registered Soil Practitioners
Soil Science Australia in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has launched a new national accreditation for soil professionals. The Registered Soil Practitioner - Soil Management Accreditation will standardise soil expertise across...
Certified Professional Soil Scientist, Professor Rob Fitzpatrick recognised for outstanding contribution to acid sulfate soil science
Acid Sulfate Soils are one of the nastiest soils in the world. When disturbed, acid sulfate soils can create significant environmental damage, water contamination and decades of ongoing soil issues. Recently, at the 9th International Acid Sulfate Soils Conference in...
We’re hiring! New job opportunities at Soil Science Australia
We're hiring! Exciting things are happening at Soil Science Australia as we continue to deliver on our mission. We're looking for team members to be part of the journey. Current opportunities Training Manager: full-time, 1yr contact, location flexible, Applications...
Soil knowledge builds farmer capability
Soil Science Australia – April 2023 Soil Science Australia is training soil professionals to help farmers build soil performance. Soil Science Australia recently held Registered Soil Practitioner training in Tasmania. The training is key to helping Australia deliver...
Soil Briefing: March 2023
The latest issue of Soil Brief is out! What's Soil Brief? It's a quick update from Soil Science Australia to keep you updated. The next few months are full of soil activities, events and opportunities: Registrations are now open for the 2023 Soil Judging Competition...
Costa Georgiadis to Deliver Keynote at Soil Science Australia’s ‘Our Soil: Spirit of a Nation’ Conference Dinner
Soil Science Australia is thrilled to announce that Costa Georgiadis, the well-known host of ABC’s "Gardening Australia" and an expert in sustainable landscape design, will be delivering a keynote address at our upcoming conference dinner, "Our Soil: Spirit of a...
Soil Science Australia announces National Awards recipients and 3-Minute Thesis winner
Soil Science Australia encourages and recognises excellence in soil science through a variety of awards, grants and membership recognition - our National Awards. This year we also held our inaugral 3-Minute Thesis competition. The awards recognise a range of...
The biggest soil issue for Australia
The Second Smart Farm Smart Soils Community of Practice (CoP) Field Trip recently met with the biggest soil issue for Australia The second face to face event of the national CoP for soil extension took place on the Darling Downs in Southern Queensland and focused on...
Soil Science Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future.