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Student research heading to Thailand with UN FAO
Sion will work on projects enhancing soil carbon sequestration in the Asia and Pacific region. The internship is supported by DPIRD and CSIRO.
“Being able to work with the FAO on soil carbon sequestration and carbon farming projects in Southeast Asia is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to initiatives that help us to both expand on our understanding of agricultural dynamics and increase the capacity of growers in the region,” says Sion.
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SoilsWest reaches 10 years of industry impact
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A quick dig with … Chris Gazey
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New world soil report has Murdoch, WA input
Status of the World’s Soil Resources 2026 was launched in Mongolia in late August by The University of Western Australia’s Professor Brajesh Singh in his ITPS Chairman capacity.

Volunteers and coaches needed for soil judging competition
More than 120 people are expected for the 2026 Australian Soil Judging Competition, which will be held in Mandurah from October 28-31.