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    • Newsletters
    • Soil and plant laboratories
    • Soil equipment
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The Soil Science Society of South Africa (SSSSA) is a scientific society that promotes the advancement of soil science and soil technology, as well as the responsible practice thereof. The society provide a platform for soil scientists in South Africa, where research-based publication, resources and information are shared.

 

Aims

  • To promote and protect the professional status and prestige of soil science.
  • To promote and extend the society.
  • To ensure the standard of soil science training.
  • To provide a platform to share ideas and resources.
  • To obtain and disseminate knowledge, information and ideas relevant to soil science through discussion and publication.
  • To promote and encourage collaboration and contact between the SSSSA and other societies, both nationally and internationally.

Council

Prof Johan van Tol

President
University of the Free State
Tel: 0514012386
Cell: 0833876243

Dr Corrie Swanepoel

Vice President
Agriculture Research Council
Tel: 0766180605

Prof. Jude Odhiambo

Past President
University of Venda
Tel: 0159628110

Ms Anneliza Collett

Science-Policy
Department of Agriculture
Tel: 0123197508

Sub-Committee

SSSSA- Student Alliance

Cowan McLean

Chair

Eddie Smith

Vice Chair

Anru Kock

Social media, Twitter

Willie Cloete

Social media, Instagram

Announcements and news

03 Jul 2024
2024 SSSSA Calendar
2024 SSSSA Calendar
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03 Jul 2024
2024 Photo comp announcement
We invite all SSSSA members to submit their most beautiful digital photos of African soils
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06 Oct 2021
"Soil Science from the Heart" by Prof Giel Laker
The new book "Soil Science from the Heart" by Prof Giel Laker
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Soil Science Society of South Africa

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