Happy International Women in Science Day, Soil Science Australia would like to recognise and celebrate the women working across soil science in Australia. We also want to acknowledge the Women in Soil Science – Australia (WiSS-A) network: sites.google.com/view/womeninsoilscienceau/home

2026 Field Training dates scheduled for SA The Training will be held 12-13 May in Lobethal, South Australia as part of the Soil Management Training course offered by Soil Science Australia (SSA). For more information or to enrol visit: www.soilscienceaustralia.org.au/training

Show us your #SoilScience! The call for abstracts for the 2026 Soil Science Australia National Conference is now open and will close 24 April 2026. The submission process is simple. conference.soilscienceaustralia.org.au

The 2026 conference is expected to convene over 450 attendees and will serve as a platform for a diversity of voices. There are diverse but limited opportunities for organisations to participate as a sponsor or exhibitor. conference.soilscienceaustralia.org.au/

Western Australia is hosting the 2026 Soil Science Australia National Conference on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja in Boorloo (Perth), with the theme “Common Ground: Soils for the Anthropocene”. Visit the conference website to learn more:

The 2025 Australian Soil Judging Competition brought thirty-five teams to Armidale for four days of training, fieldwork and community. After two training days at UNE, teams headed to Balala Station for competition day across team and individual pits. www.soilscienceaustralia.org.au/news/2025-au...

Happy World Soil Day! This year’s theme, Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities, highlights the soils beneath our everyday lives. Thank you to everyone helping build strong networks and share good soil science. Explore SSA’s WSD events: www.soilscienceaustralia.org.au/events #WorldSoilDay

Soil Science Australia announces 2025 award recipients! Honorary Life Membership: Prof Deli Chen AO & David Rees Fellowships: Prof Chengrong Chen & Prof Helen Suter JA Prescott Medal: Dr Cameron Gourley C.G. Stephens PhD: Dr Ruby Hume L.J.H. Teakle: Andrew Biggs Publication Medal: Julie Tan

On Friday 7 November, our WA Branch hosted the annual Boodja Soil Science Lecture, featuring a compelling and insightful presentation by David Hall (DPIRD). Read the full recap here: 🔗 www.soilscienceaustralia.org.au/news/wa-bran...

Happy National Ag Day! 🌱 Today we’re celebrating the people who grow our food, care for our landscapes, and keep Australian agriculture thriving. We’re proud to support the farmers, advisers and scientists who work with the land every day. agday.org.au #GrowYouGoodThing #ILoveFarmers #AgDayAU

We’re pleased to welcome the Environmental Analysis Laboratory (EAL) at Southern Cross University as a Bronze Sponsor for the 2025 Australian Soil Judging Competition. Learn more about the EAL: www.scu.edu.au/environmental-analysis-laboratory---eal www.soilscienceaustralia.org.au/soil-judging

We’re proud to share that the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) will continue their generous support of our national soil judging competitions as an Event Sponsor for the next three years. Learn more about DCCEEW: www.dcceew.nsw.gov.au

@kelloggcompany.bsky.social has joined SSA as a new Community Partner for the 2025 National Soil Judging Competition. Learn more about Kellogg’s sustainability work: www.kelloggs.com.au/en_AU/our-st... More about the Soil Judging Competition: www.soilscienceaustralia.org.au/soil-judging Registrati

We’re excited to welcome Mikkat Management as a new Community Partner for the 2025 National Soil Judging Competition. Learn more about Mikkat Management: www.mikkat.com.au More about the Soil Judging Competition: www.soilscienceaustralia.org.au/soil-judging/

We’re pleased to welcome Select Harvests as a new Community Partner for the 2025 National Soil Judging Competition Learn more about Select Harvests: www.selectharvests.com.au More about the Soil Judging Competition: www.soilscienceaustralia.org.au/soil-judging/ Registrations are now closed.

How does soil science shape our cities? Join Simon Leake CPSS this World Soil Day as he explores the transformation of Barangaroo Reserve from industrial port to thriving park. 🗓️ 5 Dec | 💻 Online 🎟️ Members $14.95 | Non-members $59.95 👉 Register: tinyurl.com/SSAWSD2025 #WorldSoilDay

Retiring DPIRD Principal Research Scientist David Hall will reflect on a four-decade commitment to the industry when he delivers @soilscienceaust.bsky.social's Boodja lecture: soilswest.org.au/boodja-lectu... #soilnews #soilresearch #soilscience

Today, Soil Science Australia turns the focus to the vital role of soils in achieving global food security. By protecting and restoring soil health, we can strengthen food security and sustainability for generations to come. #WorldFoodDay fao.org/world-food-day www.soilscienceaustralia.org.au

Join SSA's Western Australia Branch, supported by the GRDC for an insightful lecture by David Hall where he'll be exploring how sandy and clay soils can be transformed through practical, field-based research. www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2025-annual-boodja-lecture-david-hall-tickets-1653501520559

We’re excited to welcome ICT International as a gold sponsor for our 2025 Australian Soil Judging Competition. The 2025 Competition is co-hosted by the University of New England26–28 November. Find out more here: www.soilscienceaustralia.org.au/news/soil-judging/

We’re totally chuffed that SSA member, soil champion and all-round legend — Dr Susan Orgill — has been acknowledged with the 2025 General Jeffery Soil Health Award at last night’s National Landcare Australia Awards. landcareaustralia.org.au/general-jeff...

This new free e-booklet provides pictorial examples of soil surface conditions. It’s a practical resource for soil scientists, land managers, students, and anyone with an interest in soils across Australia. Download here: www.soilscienceaustralia.org.au/about/what-w...

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 @fao.org @gsb2026.bsky.social

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...

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/

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...

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...

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! 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! 🍄 www.pozible.com/profile/the-... Thank you for your support 🌸 #soils #soilscience #soilpodcast #sciencecommunication #protectsoil #soilsecurity #fungi @soilscienceaust.bsky.social

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...

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...

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.

***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

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

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...