Many soil science studies begin with data, methods, or available technology.
But the most important step in research happens before any data are collected:
how the research problem is formulated.
#SoilScience #SoilResearch #SoilHealth #ResearchMethods

New online courses dig deeper to deliver critical soil information - SoilsWest Soil Quality Courses was launched at the 2026 GRDC Grains Research Update held in Perth over the last two days.

ICYMI: land managers, producers, researchers, advisors, students and farm workers can now access a free learning platform on soil and plant nutrition: soilswest.org.au/new-online-c... #GRDC @murdoch.edu.au #SoilQualityCourses #graingrowers #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch

Home - Soil Information & Research WA Soil Quality Courses

Soil Quality Courses is here! A FREE online learning platform focused on soil and plant #nutrition. Co-investment by GRDC and @murdoch.edu.au: courses.soilqualityknowledgebase.org.au #SQKB #GRDCUpdates #graingrowers #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch #SoilQualityCourses

What makes a good maintenance lime strategy? - SoilsWest In this third and final instalment of the DPIRD Lime Series, we look at estimating maintenance lime rates.

What makes a good maintenance lime strategy? Scientist Alice Butler is estimating rates in the 3rd instalment of the DPIRD Lime Series: soilswest.org.au/what-makes-a... #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch #graingrowers #liming

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Research Assistant – Natural Resources Institute Finland, Helsinki, Finland.
Temporary full-time role in soil research and soil indicators development.
Eligibility: Students or graduates
Deadline: 30 Jan 2026
Apply: higherjobz.com/research-ass...

#AcademicJobs #SoilResearch #EnvironmentalScience

This combination is sublime - SoilsWest In this second instalment of the DPIRD Lime Series, we look at the benefits of improved crop root development in ameliorated soils.

Forty-five and lime might just be the magic formula🪄 In the 2nd instalment of the DPIRD Lime Series, Dr Gaus Azam looks at improved crop root development in ameliorated soils: soilswest.org.au/this-combina... #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch #graingrowers #liming

Black and white spiral design as background. A small image of a large group of people at the symposium sits in the bottom left corner of the page. Text reads: “Tiny Earth hosted 2 symposiums — one in June and one in December.”

Black and white checkered design as background. A small image of a large group of people from a TEPI training sits in the bottom left corner of the page. Text reads: “Tiny Earth trained 60 new TEPIs (Tiny Earth Partner Instructors). Tag yourself!”

Black and white diamond print design as background. A small image of two people looking at lab tube results sits in the bottom left corner of the page. Text reads: “Tiny Earth reached 640 institutions across the world in 2025.”

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In 2025, Tiny Earth hosted two symposiums, trained 60 new TEPIs, added 669 new isolates to the public database, and reached 640 institutions across the world.

#TinyEarth #2025wrapped #antibioticsresearch #microbes #antibiotics #soilresearch #inclusiveeducation #sciencecommunity

Surface liming delivers best low rainfall outcomes - SoilsWest In this first instalment of the DPIRD Lime Series, we examine the value of shallow incorporation of lime in a low rainfall region.

ICYMI, the 1st instalment of the #DPIRD Lime Series has landed! Dr Gaus Azam talks about the value of surface #liming in a low rainfall region: soilswest.org.au/surface-limi... Look out for 2nd and 3rd instalments in January #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch #graingrowers

Shoutout to the 218 Tiny Earth students who gathered to present research findings at the Tiny Earth in Titletown Winter Symposium. Over 500 people attended the event at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin!

#TinyEarth #antibioticsresearch #soilresearch #sciencecommunity

Bridging Soil Science with Global Sustainability Goals | Soil Research | ConnectSci Soil Research presents a special collection of papers for the Joint NZSSS and SSA Conference, highlighting advancements in soil science that directly support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) — particularly Life on Land (SDG 15), Zero Hunger (SDG 2), and Climate Action (SDG 13). This selection of papers provides innovative insights into soil conservation, carbon sequestration, sustainable agriculture, and ecosystem health. Topics range from erosion dynamics in the Qilian Mountains to the impact of biobased fertilisers, blue carbon quantification in coastal wetlands, and advancements in modelling nitrous oxide emissions. These studies not only advance scientific knowledge but also offer practical solutions for sustainable land management, carbon farming, and resilient agroecosystems. By aligning with the SDGs, Soil Research continues its mission to support research that addresses critical environmental challenges, ensuring a more sustainable future for our planet.

Highlighting how #SoilScience supports sustainability this #WorldSoilsDay 🌏

Our #OpenAccess #SoilResearch collection brings together research on soil conservation, #CarbonSequestration, agriculture & #EcosystemHealth, aligned with the #SDGs.

connectsci.au/sr/collectio...

Chemist not repelled by ag challenge - SoilsWest Through the investment of the GRDC, Murdoch University's Professor David Henry is extending the soil water repellence work once led by DPIRD.

@murdoch.edu.au's David Henry isn't a #soil chemist but a chemist who's interested in soil. Through investment of
the GRDC, he's continuing the water repellence work once led by DPIRD: soilswest.org.au/chemist-not-... #soilnews #soilscience #soilresearch #graingrowers

Legumes the nitrogen fix for farmers - SoilsWest Dr Luca De Prato is exploring how the introduction of legumes can benefit farmers by reducing fertiliser use and prioritising soil health.

.@murdoch.edu.au's Dr Luca De Prato is exploring how the introduction of #legumes in #farming system rotations can benefit #farmers by reducing synthetic fertiliser use and prioritising #soil health: soilswest.org.au/legumes-the-... #soilscience #soilresearch #graingrowers

Northam calling for potassium tracing - SoilsWest Maria Pfeifle's potassium tracing research is part of the SWAN project, a strategic collaboration between DPIRD and GRDC.

Three months into her role with DPIRD, @murdoch.edu.au PhD graduate Maria Pfeifle's research focus has switched from #waterrepellency to #potassium and nutrient management: soilswest.org.au/northam-call... #soilnews #soilresearch #soilscience #graingrowers

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

Strength for students in trial site visit - SoilsWest Crop and Pasture Science students were given a closer look at the impact of high strength soils when they visited a trial site at Bolgart.

.@murdoch.edu.au Crop and Pasture Science students took a closer look at the impact of high strength #soils during a recent trial site visit to Bolgart: soilswest.org.au/strength-for...
@qaafi.bsky.social #soilnews #soilresearch #soilscience #graingrowers

Scientist activated by soil carbon study - SoilsWest DPIRD Research Scientist Alice Butler is studying the effect of frequent deep ripping on the active or labile carbon fraction in soil.

DPIRD Research Scientist Alice Butler is studying the effect of frequent deep ripping on the labile #carbon fraction in #soil: soilswest.org.au/scientist-ac... @murdoch.edu.au #soilnews #soilresearch #soilscience #graingrowers

ADC BioScientific Ltd Instruments displayed including the new Automated Photosynthesis System and the AM400 Leaf Area Meter. Other devices include our climate controlled LCpro-T photosynthesis system, chlorophyll fluorescence and pigment content meters

Close up of the AM400 Leaf Area Meter in its instrument case (left), LCpro-T climate controlled photosynthesis system (blue handle), LCi-T ambient photosynthesis system (red handle) and chlorophyll fluorescence devices in the front.

Demonstration of how to use the new AM400 Leaf Area Meter with selectable R-G-B scanner for contrast enhancement.

Group photo of ADC personnel with agents from Brazil, India, Germany, Malaysia, Poland, Greece, Czech Republic, Spain, South Korea, Pakistan and Italy

We held our Global Distributors' Conference recently:

✨ We launched the Automated Photosynthesis System
and the AM400 Leaf Area Meter
🤝 We shared market insights
🚀 Planned how to keep growing together
A big thank you to our global partners!

#photosynthesis #soilresearch #plantphysiology

📅 Cuándo: 24 de marzo, de 10:00 a 12:30h
📍 Dónde: Sala de Graus I, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona y en línea por Teams

🔬 No te pierdas esta oportunidad para aprender sobre la biodiversidad y funcionalidad del suelo.
#SoilNet #SoilResearch #SoilBiodiversity

Did you know healthy soils are essential for a sustainable future? Our work focuses on sustainable solutions for agriculture and environmental restoration. Stay tuned for research updates, our latest projects and more! #ScienceCommunication #SoilScience #OrganicAmendments #SoilResearch

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 and every success for 2025.🎄
The Federal Office will close from 20 December and re-opens 20 January. #SoilScience #SoilResearch

Soil Judging Competition 2024 – Celebrating Excellence in Soil Science! - Soil Science Australia The 2024 Soil Judging Competition was the largest one of its kind to date. It has been a remarkable display of talent, expertise, and collaboration across

The challenge is set! We recently held the biggest ever Soil Judging Competition in partnership with the NZ Soil Science Society. Our next national comp is being held November 2025 and international participation is welcome. #SoilScience #SoilResearch www.soilscienceaustralia.org.au/news/sjc2024

Exciting new review out! They explore climate change impacts, adaptation, and mitigation in agroecosystems.

Really like the link to Picasso question: 'when does bull become a bull?'

🔗https://rdcu.be/dDONU

#soilresearch #soilrootmodeling 🧪🌱🌍