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Gain access to soil technical expertise and benefit from the latest in soil science

Support is available for landholders, farmers, natural resource managers, advisers and Smart Farm Small Grant recipients.

Regional Soil Coordinators are focal points for soils advice and create key links to expertise around the country. ‘They are based in Drought and Innovation Hubs across Australia and can connect you with soil expertise and activities in your region.

Soil Science Australia has a register of accredited Soil Science professionals. These professionals include private advisers, as well as government and university employees who have attained the soils knowledge and practical understanding to achieve and maintain a soils accreditation.

‘To ask soil related questions or find out about soil projects in your region, use the Organisation Directory to find the right organisation in your state or territory

Connect with your local Regional Soil Coordinator

Regional Soil Coordinators connect you with soil advice and expertise

Soil Science Australia, with the support of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, have established a Smart Soils Community of Practice (CoP), convened by Abigail Jenkins (Coordinator).

The Smart Soils CoP is a group of extension focused soil scientists from the drought and innovation hub network across Australia, who meet regularly to collaborate and share knowledge. The group also includes representatives from the Soil CRC, Soil Science Australia, and the Federal Government.

The CoP provides participants the opportunity to network, share knowledge, and build soil skills, while providing practical applications for the latest soil research to improve soil health including sampling, management, data collection and interpretation.

Find an accredited soil scientist or practitioner

A Certified Practicing Soil Scientist (CPSS) has many years of training, study, and experience in the field of soils. To find a soil specialist for a particular topic within your region, you can look at the CPSS register and find a soils scientist.

A Registered Soil Practitioner (RSP) has gained a deeper understanding of a specific aspect of soil such as soil sampling and interpretation. This accreditation is for agronomists, soil extension officers, natural resource managers, and grower group project officers.

Find your regional government department or organisation that specialises in soil

Most states and territories have government departments that can supply you with:

  • Soil maps including risk maps for specific soil issues such as acid sulfate soil
  • Information on legislation related to erosion and contamination
  • Soil carbon farming information and opportunities
  • Agronomic advice for your enterprise

In addition there are also non-government organisations that focus on soils; farming systems groups and volunteer-based groups such as Landcare who help develop, promote and contribute to improved soil management practices.

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