British Society of Soil Science

** BSSS ANNUAL CONFERENCE PROGRAMME *** We have launched the programme for our 2025 Annual Conference in December. It includes sessions on global policy, EU Missions, regenerative agriculture, BNG, flood mitigation, and oral & poster presentations. soils.org.uk/annualconferen…

🚨 Listen to Episode 3 of Soil Matters Paul Lincoln is joined by Prof. Jim Harris & @DanEvansol from @CranfieldUni, as well as Dan Lambeth, to explore the concept of soil health and its implications for science, technology, communication, & practice. soils.org.uk/soilmatters/#e…

Are you looking for training courses in soils? We have courses ranging from #soil classification, soil description, catchment management and agricultural land classification. All are run by industry experts who will provide you with the essential skills. soils.org.uk/education/soil…

NEW The Linkage Between Near-Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity and Tritium Leaching Xin et al. doi.org/10.1111/ejss.7… @AarhusUni @wileyearthspace @SUMjournal @Soil_Science #Soil #Research

🌍 From soil microbes to global policy, FAO advances the Global Soil Biodiversity Observatory with a clear agenda for action #GLOSOB 🔗 Read @FAO press release 👇🏿 fao.org/newsroom/detai… 📰 Article in @Nature 👇🏿 doi.org/10.1038/s41559… #SoilHealth #GlobalSoilPartnership

Are You An Early Career Researcher in Soil Science? Join us for our next Early Careers' Conference in Manchester on 1-2 December for a variety of themed sessions, including talks, posters, & workshops, with social activities including a Conference Dinner. ow.ly/w7UP50WtkTe

NEW Long-Term Tillage and Compost Shape Soil Microbes Under Soil Organic Carbon Equilibrium Hsiao et al. doi.org/10.1111/ejss.7… @USDA_NIFA @KState @wileyearthspace @SUMjournal @Soil_Science #Soil #Research

IUSS World Soil of the Year 🌎🏆 Gleysol of the Carpathian Basin Endre Dobos, President of the Hungarian Soil Science Society awarded by Richard J. Heck, President of the Canadian Soil Science Society and IUSS Chair of Division1, during the Soil for Our Future venue in Canada

***NEW*** Silvoarable Agroforestry Systems as Promising Practices for Improving #Soil Biological Health: Recent Advances and Future Challenges in Western European De Clerck, Andrianarisoa, Lassois & Choma🇧🇪🇫🇷 @Soil_Science @DeClerck_gxabt @AgroBioTech doi.org/10.1111/sum.70…

NEW Soil Air Composition and Groundwater Level in a Cultivated Peatland Underlain by Black Schist Mäkelä et al. doi.org/10.1111/ejss.7… @helsinkiuni @wileyearthspace @SUMjournal @Soil_Science #Soil #Research

TOMORROW: Webinar on soils in planning & construction Join us for our next webinar on Wednesday 23 July from 12-1pm (UK time). Hear from members from Arcadis & Lancaster University as they discuss soils in planning & construction. REGISTER FOR FREE: ow.ly/1SJb50WnbMV

This year's winner of our Science, Engineering & Maths category was Jacqueline Hannam, Professor @CranfieldUni 🏆 Our judges said: "Her leadership in science, policy influence, and dedication to environmental progress made her a clear and worthy winner of this category." 👏

NEW Effects of 20 Years of Contrasting Tillage on Distribution of Ammonia Oxidisers and Denitrifiers Within Soil Aggregates Ocvirk et al. doi.org/10.1111/ejss.7… @EU_Commission @UniverzaLj @wileyearthspace @SUMjournal @Soil_Science #Soil #Research

🎓 Congratulations to BSc Environmental Science graduate Allison Duquette who received the @Soil_Science Prize, awarded to an undergraduate student in recognition of outstanding performance in relation to a soil science based Honours project. 👏

***NOW ONE OF OUR MOST CITED ARTICLES*** Visible & near-infrared spectroscopy for in situ characterization of agricultural soil fertility: a proposition of best practice... Metzger et al 🇨🇭 @KonradMetzger @fl_walder @agroscope @Soil_Science doi.org/10.1111/sum.12…

The British Society of Soil Science is looking for an Editor-in-Chief of @ejsoilscience EJSS is an international journal dedicated to advancing the theoretical and mechanistic understanding of soil properties and processes. @wileyearthspace @WileyGlobal ow.ly/OsQ050W7aYy

93% of #OFS2025 visitors feel inspired to buy more British food after their farm visit! 🍓🐂🐑🍎 Support local farmers and enjoy fresh, homegrown produce.