Soil Science Australia

A big round of applause to all the Trophy Winners: New Zealand University Trophy: Basalt-n-Pepper (Lincoln University) Bennison Trophy: (Vic)Raw(R)(ia) (Monash University) NZ Working Professionals Trophy: Sore Loesses Walker Family Trophy: CSIRO Allan Hewitt Trophy: Basalt-n-Pepper (Lincoln University) Thank you to all the award winners of this year’s soil science conference and competition. Your inspiring achievements and invaluable contributions are a testament to the bright future of soil science and its profound impact on our world. Also, Congratulations to the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture for winning the Social Media Prize for their fantastic coverage of the event! 🎉 NZ Society of Soil Science #soiljudgingausnz #SoilScience #WorldSoilDay #SoilJudging #SoilScienceAustralia #TrophyWinners #SoilHealth #SocialMediaPrize

We would like to once again thank everyone involved for their help in creating the success that was: Soils Rotorua 2024 - "Weaving Soil Science Across Cultures & Environments" This joint conference of the NZ Society of Soil Science and Soil Science Australia brought together soil scientists from across the South Pacific for an incredible exchange of knowledge and ideas! From informative plenary talks to engaging discussions on soil data, policy, and sustainability, the event showcased the vital role of soil science in our shared future. The energy, collaboration, and dedication of participants made this a truly memorable event. Stay tuned for more photos and news from the conference by following our social media and checking out our websites at: https://lnkd.in/gKrTfWdm www.soilscience.org.nz #SoilsRotorua2024 #SoilScience #WeavingConnections

All of us at Soil Science Australia extend our sincere thanks to members and supporters for your work in protecting soils throughout 2024. We wish everyone a happy holiday break and every success for 2025. Please note the Federal Office will close from 20 December 2024 and will re-open 20 January 2025.

Big congratulations to the Working Professionals Teams and Individual winners at the 2024 Soil Judging Competition! 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀: 1st place: Sore Loesses 2nd place: CSIRO 3rd place: Young in Soil and Earth Science Society SA 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀: 1st Place: Judith Van Dijk (Babbage Consultants) 2nd Place: Haidee Thompson-Morrison (Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research) 3rd Place: Alice Wheatley-Wilson (Waikato Regional Council) Your expertise in the field of soil science is invaluable! NZ Society of Soil Science #soiljudgingausnz #SoilJudging #SoilScience #Professionals #SoilHealth #SoilScienceAustralia #SoilScientists

Very nice example of soil mapping imagery from our recent former President and Certified Professional Soil Scientist, Edward Scott.

Congratulations to the winners in the University Individual category! 1st Place: Teale Simmons (University of Sydney) 2nd Place: Oliver Arnold (Massey University) 3rd Place: Maille Todd (Monash University) & Ethan Potgieter (University of New England) We would also like the once again extend our gratitude to all the participants for showcasing outstanding expertise in soil science at the 2024 Soil Judging Competition by Soil Science Australia and the NZ Society of Soil Science! See you again at the next one! #SoilJudging #soiljudgingausnz #SoilScience #IndividualWinners #NextGenSoilScientists #SoilScienceAustralia

We love CSIRO Publishing's commitment to #SoilScience and #SoilResearch. Along with great journal articles, publications such as the 'yellow book' would make a great gift for anyone interested in #SoilScience. Bring some joy to the #PedHead in your life this festive season. There are some other recent releases worth checking out. Our members receive a 20% discount on all CSIRO Publishing publications.

So, what exactly is soil judging and why is it important? Soil science is fundamental to tackling global challenges such as food security, climate change, and land degradation. Soil judging events play an essential role in building a more connected network of soil experts, with stronger skill sets. Soil judging is a real-world exercise in soil science that tests the participants' ability to make informed decisions about soil management, which is critical for agriculture, environmental management, and land restoration. The event was a valuable opportunity for participants to network, share knowledge, and deepen their understanding of soil science. The competition also fosters an environment for collaboration and knowledge sharing. Networking events like the Soil Judging Competition provide valuable opportunities for students, professionals, and researchers to connect with others in the soil science community. These exchanges not only enhance technical knowledge but also build relationships that can lead to future collaborations, job opportunities, and the growth of the field as a whole. The 2024 Moana Oceania Soil Judging Competition brought together over 200 people connected to soil. University teams, working professionals, experts and volunteers from New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands for a 3 day hands on, professional development event. Thank you to our experts who gave their time to share their expertise with the participants: Simon Stokes and also Professor David J. Lowe of The University of Waikato. (photos Lloyd Humphries, Julie Gillespie, Josie Mazzetto) #SoilJudgingAusNZ, Ivanah Oliver, NZ Society of Soil Science, Soil Science Australia, Lincoln University (NZ), Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research

👏 Huge congratulations to the winners in the University Individual category! This years Soil Judging Competition by Soil Science Australia and the NZ Society of Soil Science presented unique challenges, yet all participants performed remarkably well. 1st place: Teale Simmons 🥇 2nd place: Oliver Arnold 3rd place: Maille Todd & Ethan Potgieter Well done to all the participants for showcasing outstanding expertise in soil science! 🌍 #SoilJudging #SoilScience #IndividualWinners #NextGenSoilScientists #SoilScienceAustralia

🎉 Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Soil Judging Competition! 🏆 The winners for the University Teams division are: 1st place: Basalt-n-Pepper from Lincoln University 2nd place: Fertile Minds 3rd place: University of Sydney Great job to all the teams who participated—your passion for soil science is truly inspiring! 🌱 #SoilScience #SoilJudging #UniversityWinners #SoilHealth #SoilScienceAustralia