Peak body representing soil professionals in Australia ~ connecting people interested in Australian soil and its importance.
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Missed the live session? The recording is now up.
Our Soil Security webinar is now available on demand. A practical look at applying the framework across Australian landscapes, land use, policy and practice.
Watch here: soilscienceaustralia.org.au/…
Soil Science Australia retweeted
Our new paper in @cellhostmicrobe include
1. a global atlas of human bacterial pathogens in soils
2. Soil biodiversity negatively linked with human pathogens
3. Many pathogens to increase in future climates
4. Positive link between pathogens & mortality
authors.elsevier.com/a/1msNK…
Happy International Women’s Day! 🌍
Shout-out to the women of @SoilScienceAust. 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.
conference.soilscienceaustra…
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Soil Science Australia retweeted
📅 The Soil CRC is delivering a series of extension activities in collaboration with our participating farmer groups and research partners as part of our Adoption Plan. Head to our events page to see what’s coming up: soilcrc.com.au/events/
@MsfMallee @MacKillopGroup @SPAA_Inc
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…
We are looking forward to seeing our International colleagues on Australian soils! #SoilScience #ShowUsYourScience
🌱 Perth | November 2026
The 2026 Soil Science Australia National Conference is coming to Boorloo (Perth)!
“Common Ground: Soils for the Anthropocene”
📢 Abstracts now open (oral & poster)
🗓 Submissions close 24 April 2026
🔗 Find out more: conference.soilscienceaustra…
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: soilscienceaustralia.org.au/…
Job Opening: Regional Soil Coordinator for Northern Territory and northern Western Australia. Join our #SmartSoils Community Of Practice and other enthusiastic and committed Regional Soil Coordinators across the country. seek.com.au/job/90089543
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.soilscienceaustra…
Soil Science Australia retweeted
#RegionalSoilsCoordinator Luke Beange is leaving a legacy that will continue to shape agriculture for years to come.
Read more here: csu.edu.au/research/southern…
#SNSWInnovationHub
#ClimateSmartAgriculture
#NaturalHeritageTrust
@NSW_Soils_Unit
@daffgov
@SoilScienceAust
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.soilscienceaustra…
@BizEventsPerth
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: conference.soilscienceaustra…
@BizEventsPerth
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.
soilscienceaustralia.org.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:
soilscienceaustralia.org.au/…
#WorldSoilDay
Balala Station in northern NSW has been announced as the host site for the 2025 Australian Soil Judging Competition. The property is recognised for regenerative grazing and long-term soil stewardship.
More on Balala: balala.com.au/ethical-farmin…
Soil Science Australia's 2025 award recipients!
Honorary Life Members: Prof Deli Chen & 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:
🔗 soilscienceaustralia.org.au/…
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 #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: scu.edu.au/environmental-ana…
soilscienceaustralia.org.au/…
