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Smart Soils hits the heights

In late March 2025, Soil Science Australia (SSA) led the Smart soils Community of Practice (CoP) on a trip to the top of Australia. Starting ...
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Layered soil profile showing different soil types and textures, essential for soil science and sustainable land management.

Australian Soils posters now available!

Australian Soils posters are now available for purchase from Soil Science Australia’s online shop.  The Australian Soils poster offers a visual representation of the 15 ...
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Soil science experts conducting field analysis in rural farming landscape during workshop Australian soil health and sustainable agriculture practices.

Being Smart: Fulfilling the National Soil Action Plan

As many of our members and others involved in soil are aware, there is a dearth of technical expertise in soils today—especially in the agricultural ...
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Healthy soil management in Australian agriculture.

Regional Soil Coordinator – Bridget Watkins

Contact: [email protected] Relevant Links: South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation HubSoilsWest Bridget Watkins is your Regional Soil Coordinator in Western Australia. In my role ...
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Regional Soil Coordinators represent in New Zealand

The biennial National Soils Conference is a highlight for many soil scientists. These events are a great opportunity for like-minded soil enthusiasts to come together ...
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Soil Judging Competition 2024 – Celebrating Excellence in Soil Science!

The 2024 Soil Judging Competition was the largest one of its kind to date. It has been a remarkable display of talent, expertise, and collaboration ...
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SSA Supports the launch of the revised ‘yellow book’

NCST Chair and President of SSA Dr Darren Kidd congratulates Dr Andrew Biggs A much-anticipated revision to the “Australian soil and land survey field handbook”—affectionately ...
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Celebrating Excellence in Soil Science: 2024 SSA Federal Award Winners Announced

Soil Science Australia is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Federal Awards, honouring remarkable achievements in soil science across Australia. These awards recognise ...
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A new accreditation in Erosion and Sediment Control—the Registered Soil Practitioner – Erosion and Sediment Control (RSP-ESC) accreditation—is providing assurance to practitioners and industry in Australia and in New Zealand.

A new accreditation in sediment and erosion control

A new accreditation in Erosion and Sediment Control—the Registered Soil Practitioner – Erosion and Sediment Control (RSP-ESC) accreditation—is providing assurance to practitioners and industry in ...
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South Pacific Soil Project’s “Fundamentals of Soil” course

In early October, Soil Science Australia held a “Fundamentals of Soil” short course in Suva, Fiji, hosted by Fiji National University. The course, led by ...
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Noel Schoknecht Receives Doctor of Science (honoris causa) for Contributions to Soil Data Accessibility

Noel Schoknecht, a respected soil scientist and life member of Soil Science Australia, has been awarded a Doctor of Science (honoris causa) in recognition of ...
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2024 NSW SSA Soil Consultants Award Recognises Outstanding Contributions to Soil Science

Simon Leake, CPSS and Director of SESL Australia. The Soil Science Australia NSW Branch has awarded Simon Leake, CPSS and Director of SESL Australia, the ...
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soil carbon accreditation pathways

Partnering to expand soil carbon accreditation pathways

Soil Science Australia (SSA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with SoilCQuest—an Australian organisation leading in soil carbon research and education. The collaboration aims ...
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SSA leading global accreditation working group

The International Union of Soil Science (IUSS) has recently approved a proposal for establishment of a Working Group to examine the demand and feasibility of ...
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Soil Management field training and assessment confirmed for WA and Queensland

Soil Science Australia’s Soil Management Training program is designed to enhance your understanding of soil science and improve soil management practices. The training combines four ...
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Vale Professor Petra Marschner

Professor Petra Marschner It is with a heavy heart that Soil Science Australia share with you news of Professor Petra Marschner’s passing. Petra passed in ...
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SMART SOILS NATIONAL COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE CONTINUES

Soil Science Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s continued investment to help build soil capacity and capability. As part of the recent funding allocation through the ...
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New Certified Professional Soil Scientist – Harry Savage

CPSS accreditation identifies people with soil science competency, experience, currency of knowledge and expertise who have an ethical approach. To apply for CPSS accreditation or ...
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