Smart Soils hits the heights

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 in Canberra the tour visited various properties on the Monaro and southern NSW before heading up into the Snowies.   The Smart...
Australian Soils posters now available!

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 Soil Orders outlined in the Australian Soil Classification (ASC) system.  The ASC provides a...
Regional Soil Coordinators represent in New Zealand

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 to chat all things terra firma. Last year’s conference, held in conjunction with the New Zealand...
Soil Judging Competition 2024 – Celebrating Excellence in Soil Science!

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 across Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. This year’s competition brought together 35 teams made up of over...
SSA Supports the launch of the revised ‘yellow book’

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 known as the ‘yellow book’—is now available in time for World Soil Day.Dr Andrew Biggs...