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Happy International Women’s Day! 🌍🌱
Shout-out to the women of Soil Science Australia. Whether you're in the lab or out in the paddock, thanks for getting your hands dirty to keep Australia’s soils healthy and productive.
#IWD2026 #WomenInScience #SoilScience #SoilScienceAustralia

Early bird registrations now open

2026 Soil Science Australia National Conference
1–5 Nov 2026 | Boorloo (Perth)

Theme: Common Ground: Soils for the Anthropocene

Early bird closes 31 July.

Register here: conference.soilscienceaustralia.org.au/

SSA26 Call for Abstracts Be a presenter at the Soil Science Australia Conference 2026, opportunities are available for both oral and poster presentations.

Abstracts now open – 2026 Soil Science Australia National Conference

1–5 Nov 2026 | Boorloo (Perth)
Theme: Common Ground: Soils for the Anthropocene

Oral & poster presentations welcome.
Closes 24 April 2026.

Submit here:
conferenceco-ssa26.eventsair.site/abstracts

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

Strategic Leadership and Governance for a Sustainable Future - Mikkat Mikkat Management provides executive leadership, governance, and strategic advisory for horticultural, agricultural, and environmental organisations across

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

Boodja lecture part of Hall's farewell - SoilsWest DPIRD's David Hall will reflect on a four-decade commitment to the industry when he delivers Soil Science Australia's Boodja lecture.

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

Home | World Food Day | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Collective action across 150 countries is what makes World Food Day one of the most celebrated days of the UN calendar. Hundreds of events and outreach activ...

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

2025 Annual Boodja Lecture | David Hall Beach sands and sodic clays: the role of soil science in transforming WA soils for crop production.

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/

2025 General Jeffery Soil Health Award Finalist - Dr Susan Orgill - Landcare Australia Dr. Susan Orgill is a leading applied soil scientist who champions soil science and evidence-based decision-making in land management, inspiring thousands with her passion for soil.

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...

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

@fao.org @gsb2026.bsky.social

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...