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Registered Soil Practitioner - Soil Management Training - Soil Science Australia Soil management training ensures soil practitioners can implement fit-for-purpose soil sampling and interpretation to improve the quality of soil data, reduce

We've updated our Soil Management Training! Upcoming dates and locations for the field training module are 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 (𝟭𝟳–𝟭𝟴 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿) and 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 (𝟮𝟯–𝟮𝟰 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿). For more info and to enrol, visit: www.soilscienceaustralia.org.au/events/regis...

Our annul 4 days soil health Masterclass / certification course has started today in partnership with @soilscienceaust.bsky.social, participation from growers, and others. Our WA farmer Stuart McAlpine is sharing his experience to bring change is farming systems

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Soil Judging - Soil Science Australia Soil Science Australia organises an annual Soil Judging Competition to bring together students, early career and experienced soil scientists for a

Registration is now open for the 2025 Australian Soil Judging Competition. This year, the competition will be held at the University of New England Armidale Campus 26-28 November. Tickets are limited. Find out more and register before 6 October. www.soilscienceaustralia.org.au/news/soil-ju...

Donate to SSA - Soil Science Australia Support Soil Science Australia to make a difference to the environment.

It's that time of year again!
As the financial year draws to a close on 30 June, it's a prime opportunity to make a tax-deductible donation to Soil Science Australia.
We're a registered charity.
Find out more and donate here: soilscienceaustralia.org.au/donate-to-ssa/

Parliamentary Friends of Soil: Welcoming New and Returning Leaders in the 48th Parliament - Soil Science Australia Following this morning's swearing in ceremony at Government House in Canberra, we're pleased to welcome new and returning portfolio leaders under Prime

Following this morning’s swearing in ceremony at Government House in Canberra, we’re pleased to welcome new and returning portfolio leaders under Prime Minister the Hon Anthony Albanese MP‘s returning Government.
www.soilscienceaustralia.org.au/news/parliam...

19 year old Sahil Jha is taking a 20,000 km bicycle journey across four continents and 20 countries to raise awareness for #SoilHealth.
Our Patron, the Hon Penny Wensley AC, spoke tonight at his Canberra reception at the Indian High Commission.
More: www.savesoil.foundation/2025/04/19/s...

The first slide of a presentation, titled 'Australian soil and land survey field handbook update' by Dr Andrew Biggs. Above this information we see the logo of Soil Science Australia, who recorded the presentation, and to the right is the iconic yellow cover of the handbook.

Yellow book fans!

Dr Andrew Biggs delivered a presentation about the recent update to the Australian Soil and Land Survey Field Book at a recent meeting of the @soilscienceaust.bsky.social Queensland Branch:

vimeo.com/1064117058

Soil Science Australia is pleased to welcome SMEC as a new partner in our Corporate Benefits Program.

Read the full media release on our website:
www.soilscienceaustralia.org.au/media-release/smec-joins-ssas-corporate-benefits-program/

#SoilScience #SMEC #EnvironmentalScience

The network of Regional Soil Coordinators #RSCs are members of our #SmartSoils Community of Practice. To connect with your #RSC, access the #SmartSoils resource library and find out more about the #SmartSoilsCoP visit: soilscienceaustralia.org.au/smartsoils

What on earth is this?
Find out what the tool is and what it is used for, and read more about an example of how the Regional Soil Coordinators are working across Australia to connect people in their regions with soil expertise and knowledge: tnqdroughthub.com.au/central-quee... #SmartSoils

Our Victoria Branch is hosting an immersive half-day training event led by experienced professionals in #SoilScience designed specifically for consultants.
Get yourselves down to Broomfield (near Ballarat) in Victoria on 16 May 2025.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/soil-and-l...

Soil Judging - Soil Science Australia 26-27 November 2025 (practice days) 28 November 2025 (competition day) Armidale, NSW

The 2025 Australian Soil Judging Competition is being held in partnership with the University of New England, and will be held at their Armidale campus, NSW, 25-28 November. Find out more about sponsoring or participating: soilscienceaustralia.org.au/news/soil-ju... #2025SoilJudging

This popular course always fills up fast. The course counts towards ongoing professional development (OPD) requirements for our Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS) and Registered Soil Practitioner (RSP) accreditations.

Registration is now open for the Soil Health and Biology Certificate Program offered in partnership with @soilscienceaust.bsky.social
Harness the life in soils for healthy & sustainable crops. Find out more & register at: shorturl.at/q4NXx
#soilhealth #soilbiology

Erosion Loss Should Never be Boss! Wind erosion risk in SA during drought Join Dr John Leys & Giles Forward to explore how satellite data & groundcover trends help predict drought & soil erosion risk in SA.

Erosion loss should never be boss!
A timely webinar from our SA Branch on wind erosion risk during drought, exploring how satellite data and groundcover trends can help land managers.
Wednesday 16 April 2025, 10.30 am - 12 pm AEST.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/erosion-lo...

The 2025 Australian Soil Judging Competition will be held at the University of New England Campus in Armidale, NSW.
Welcome function: 25 November
Practice days: 26-27 November
Comp day & awards: 28 November
#SoilJudging2025
Register your interest: www.soilscienceaustralia.org.au/news/soil-ju...

We're so close!!! 2 days and $1.5K to go 🪱

Help us reach our target by Sunday night! 🍄

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Thank you for your support 🌸

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Don't miss out on what should be an excellent #SoilScience webinar, 1.30-2.30 pm (AEST) on Tuesday 11 March 2025, featuring Dr Andrew Biggs CPSS.

The webinar is hosted by Luke Beange, Regional Soils Coordinator for NSW - a member of our #SmartSoilsCoP.

register.gotowebinar.com/regi.../8995...

IUSS Stimulus fund - iuss.org IUSS has established an annual Stimulus Fund to support suitable activities within the Commissions and Working Groups. Where appropriate, the Fund will also support other activities to assist the deve...

Applications for the first round of the International Union of Soils Science (IUSS) Stimulus Fund for this year close 15 March 2025. #SoilScience
The initial application process is very straight forward.
You can review the guidelines and get further information here: www.iuss.org/stimulus-fund/

The University of Western Australia is advertising for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Soil-Plant Interaction. Applications close 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 30 March 2025.
More info here: external.jobs.uwa.edu.au/en/job/51967...

Regional Soil Coordinator - Bridget Watkins - Soil Science Australia Bridget.Watkins@murdoch.edu.au

Meet Bridget Watkins, the new Regional Soils Coordinator #RSC for southern Western Australia!

Read more about Bridget here: soilscienceaustralia.org.au/smart-farms/...

The RSCs and the #SmartSoilsCoP are supported by the Australian Government through the #NHT program.

Photo by Dan Bucko on Unsplash

***DID YOU MISS THIS PAPER?***
Enhancing #soil properties through sustainable agronomic practices reduced the occurrence of kiwifruit vine decline syndrome
Sofo, Dichio, Elshafie, Camele, Calabritto et al
#soiilscience #soils
doi.org/10.1111/sum....

The Australian Soil Information Symposium is being hosted by @csiro.bsky.social on 12 March 2025, in Canberra (Australia) and online. #SoilScience #SoilData
Find out more about the symposium and register here: events.csiro.au/Events/2025/...

We're hosting a one-off screening of COMMON GROUND, the highly anticipated sequel to the film which inspired the USDA to put $20 billion toward soil health

Weds 26th Feb at Palace Kino, Melbourne. Tix via link in our bio

#commonground #soil #soils #soilscience #regenerativeagriculture

Regional Soil Coordinators represent in New Zealand - Soil Science Australia 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

Two of Australia’s Regional Soil Coordinators, Tasmania’s Belinda Nielsen and Victoria’s Dr Peter Fisher, recount their experience from the recent joint conference of Soil Science Australia and the NZ Society of Soil Science.
www.soilscienceaustralia.org.au/smart-farms/...

It’d be great if you’re interested in “soily” &/or “pollutiony” things if you came along to my presentation on “Safeguarding our soils: insights from urban soil pollution research”. It’s going to be a wander through our 15 years of urban soil research in the #SoilToxLab

#Microplastics #Metals #PFAS

Women in Soil Science-Australia Seminar Series: Associate Professor Suzie Reichman Women in Soil Science-Australia Seminar Series: Associate Professor Suzie Reichman

Join the Women in Soil Science - Australia (WiSS-A) network for the next online seminar in their series.
1-2pm (AEDT) Wednesday 26 February.
Register now to attend this free online event.
events.humanitix.com/women-in-soi...

Where do you go for quality information on soils?
This free webinar is a great opportunity to hear more about the Smart Soils resource library. The webinar is being held on 1.30 pm (AEDT) Friday 14 February 2025. Register here: mailchi.mp/60569e3d2986...

Registered Soil Practitioner - Home - Soil Science Australia The Registered Soil Practitioner training and accreditation ensures soil practitioners can implement fit for purpose soil sampling and interpretation to

Thanks for sharing! We have two main accreditations (and several specialisations under each). These are: 'Certified Professional Soil Scientist', and we also have the 'Registered Soil Practitioner'. More info here: www.soilscienceaustralia.org.au/cpss/ and here: www.soilscienceaustralia.org.au/rsp/

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