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 sector
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!
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’
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...