by Soils | Aug 21, 2026 | Blog
Hi! My name is Takara, and I am entering the final year of my PhD researching peatland restoration. My project involves studying the biogeochemistry of peat soils and exploring how we can harness these processes to reduce decomposition and enhance carbon storage. I am...
by Soils | Aug 20, 2026 | Blog, Featured, Featured Blog, News
We are pleased to announce that Prof. John Quinton has been elected as the next British Society of Soil Science President-Elect. John was confirmed as the winner of the presidential election at the Society’s 80th Annual General Meeting in Sheffield in July,...
by Soils | Aug 20, 2026 | Blog
Key themes of 2026 GAF-I: Sustainability through efficient use of resources and climate-smart practices and Technologies; Digital tools and literacy, work for creating access and capacity as foundational for smallholder farmers, women and youth in CSA action;...
by Soils | Aug 18, 2026 | Blog, News, Press Release
Press Release from the Science Council, August 2026 The Science Council, representing over 30 professional bodies and learned societies that reach more than 340,000 scientists, is highlighting that current policies and practices risk undermining the visibility,...
by Soils | Aug 17, 2026 | Blog
This summer started with the World Soil Judging Competition in Nanjing, China, where I had a great time competing alongside our Early Career (EC) members Theodore Heaton-Davies, Thomas Smith and Cairo Robb, coached by Jay Ryan. It was a truly unforgettable experience,...
by Soils | Aug 4, 2026 | Blog
Guest blog from Vincent van Walt According to the 2024 UN World Water Development Report: “Water for Prosperity and Peace” (last updated 26 February 2024), worldwide, agriculture accounts for roughly 70% of freshwater withdrawals. The report continues “…Since (the)...
