British Society of Soil Science

Survey Request: Why Farmers Do Not Fully Adopt Sustainable Agricultural Practices This survey aims to understand why farmers do not fully adopt sustainable agricultural practices, even when solutions are available. Thanks in advance for your support. ow.ly/PWfM50YYlOh

Soil Judging Team in Training 🪏 The UK Soil Judging team, supported by BSSS, has been in training this week at Silsoe Farm (Cranfield University) and Glensaugh Farm (James Hutton Institute), preparing for the International Soil Judging Contest in June. ow.ly/gqyp50YZGqo

Call for Abstracts: 2026 Annual Conference We are pleased to launch the call for abstracts for our Annual Conference taking place on 2-4 December in Aberdeen. The event will provide the opportunity to see the latest research in soil science. soils.org.uk/blog/call-for-…

NEW A Simple Statistical Tool to Correct the Daily Temperature Effect on Dielectric Soil Matric Potential Sensor Readings Bravo Peña et al. doi.org/10.1111/ejss.7… @wileyearthspace @SUMjournal @Soil_Science #Soil #Research

⛰️🌱Rangelands capture up to 30% of the world's carbon, playing a vital role in mitigating climate change. Let's protect and restore our rangelands to preserve ecosystems & strengthen climate resilience. 🔗 bit.ly/3KhtA48 #YearOfRangelandsAndPastoralists #IYRP2026

***NEW*** #OpenAccess Short-Term Effect of Different Agronomic Managements on Soil Carbon Fractions Content Giordano, Miosi, Foley et al.🇮🇹 @Soil_Science @DAFNAE_UniPD #soil doi.org/10.1111/sum.70…

Desertification and drought are threatening lives and livelihoods worldwide, and billions still lack access to safe water at home. Urgent #ClimateAction is crucial to restore degraded land and secure a sustainable future for generations to come: unep.org/topics/climate…

▶️ Missed our last Zoom into Soil webinar? Hear from Editor-in-Chief of @SUMjournal, Prof. Leo Condron, as well as contributors Dr. Olivia Azevedo from @Forest_Research and Prof. Lisa Lobry De Bruyn, as they discuss reforestation and soil data. youtube.com/watch?v=GHaCRI…

NEW Straw Incorporation Thresholds for Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Stability in Maize Cropping and Fallow Systems Zhang et al. doi.org/10.1111/ejss.7… @wileyearthspace @SUMjournal @Soil_Science #Soil #Research

The British Society of Soil Science will be at the 23rd World Congress of Soil Science. If you’re attending, be sure to stop by Stand D20 and connect with President Prof. Paul Hallett, and Executive Director Andy Morris. @Soil_Science #WCSS2026 #SoilScience #Soil #Soils

Soil Love Letters Call-Out🌱 A new creative call-out from Aberdeen Performing Arts as part of Light the Blue 2026, inviting people to share reflections, stories, poems and creative responses inspired by soil and our relationship with it. LEARN MORE: aberdeenperformingarts.com/call-outs/ligh…

10 days to go until #BiodiversityDay 2026!🌿 A global moment to celebrate biodiversity and the actions helping protect life on Earth 🌍 Be part of the celebration for nature 💚 🔗cbd.int/biodiversity-d… #LocalAction #ForNature #UNBiodiversity #IDB2026

Ground‑up grassland repair, microbe by microbe. 🌿🔨 This review reveals how soil microbes can drive sustainable restoration by rebuilding nutrient cycles, carbon storage and #ecosystem resilience across degraded grasslands. ➡️Read #openaccess ow.ly/m75T50YXH5V

Bookings are now open for the BSSS Working with Soils course,' An Introduction to Soil Classification'. This hybrid course takes place on 16th – 17th September 2026, with day one online and day two in Bedfordshire. Find out more: ow.ly/FgY650YY8Sq

Disturbed acid sulfate soils (ASS) can create acidic, metal laden runoff—bad news for aquatic life and vegetation. This Special Issue brings 28 cross disciplinary papers on understanding & managing ASS worldwide. @Soil_Science #soil #soilscience 🔗 ow.ly/wxBJ50YXFCN

NEW Maize-Green Manure Intercropping Enhances Soil Health and Water Storage on Newly-Built Terraces of the Loess Plateau Zhang et al. doi.org/10.1111/ejss.7… @wileyearthspace @SUMjournal @Soil_Science #Soil #Research

🌐 Soils and pollinators - a complex dependency Join us for our webinar on Thursday 21 May from 12-1pm (UK time) as Prof. Jeff Ollerton, Prof. Sara Leonhardt and Dr. Siul Ruiz discuss 'Soils and pollinators - a complex dependency' to mark #WorldBeeDay. ow.ly/ofYb50YXC7C

Discover how indigenous farming practices—guided by ancestral understanding of seasons, biodiversity, and soil life—offer viable, chemical-free alternatives for modern agriculture. @Soil_Science @ejsoilscience @SUMjournal #Soil #Soilhealth 🔗 ow.ly/QGbN50YWKS5