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IUSS\u00a0Presidential Elections 2018 \u2013 call for nominations still ongoing<\/p>\n
The election of the next President of the\u00a0IUSS\u00a0is due this year. The appointment of the President represents a total of six years commitment to the Union by serving two years each as President-Elect (2019\/20), President (2021\/22) and Past-President (2023\/24).<\/p>\n
The Standing Committee on Presidential Elections has defined the respective procedure and the guidelines. Nominations should be made by two accomplished, highly-respected senior soil scientists.<\/p>\n
Full nomination documentation should be submitted electronically to Roger Swift<\/b>\u00a0(Email:\u00a0r.swift@uq.edu.au<\/a>) by June 30, 2018. A copy should also be sent to\u00a0iuss@umweltbundesamt.at<\/a>.<\/p>\n Procedure and guidelines:\u00a0https:\/\/www.iuss.org\/media\/president_election_full_info_2018.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 21st World Congress of Soil Science \u2013 Result of Mascot selection<\/p>\n Two mascots stood to vote until 31 March, and the winner is Armadillo representing the Brazilian soil scientists responsible for the biggest transformation of tropical agriculture of the planet.<\/p>\n Have a look:\u00a0https:\/\/www.21wcss.org\/?secao=conteudo&id=51<\/a><\/p>\n Please consider that normal registration ends May 12, 2018.<\/p>\n Read more:\u00a0https:\/\/www.21wcss.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n Download the congress information:\u00a0https:\/\/www.iuss.org\/media\/21wcss_-_meeting_information.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Richard Webster Medal 2018 \u2013 Call for nominations<\/p>\n You are encouraged \u2013 individually or as a group \u2013 to nominate candidates for the Richard Webster Medal of the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS), to be awarded at the 21st World Congress of Soil Science (WCSS) in Rio de Janeiro (Brasil) in August 2018 (https:\/\/www.21wcss.org\/<\/a>, see above). This medal recognizes the person who has most advanced pedometrics in the period between the\u00a0IUSS\u00a0WCSS\u00a0of 2014 and 2018, while also considering achievements prior to that period.<\/p>\n According to the\u00a0IUSS, \u201cPedometrics\u201d is defined as \u201cthe application of mathematical and statistical methods for the study of the distribution and genesis of soils\u201d; see, however, an extended discussion of \u201cwhat is pedometrics?\u201d at\u00a0http:\/\/pedometrics.org\/?page_id=26<\/a>.<\/p>\n Nominations should be sent before June 12, 2018 to the Chairman of the Pedometrics award committee.<\/p>\n Read more:\u00a0https:\/\/www.iuss.org\/media\/webstercall2018.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n IUSS\u00a0book The Nexus of Soils, Plants, Animals and Human Health<\/p>\n This book is the third one in the series of\u00a0IUSS\u00a0books produced as part of the activities during the International Decade of Soils 2015 \u2013 2024. It was edited by Bal Ram Singh, Michael J. McLaughlin and Eric Brevik on behalf of the\u00a0IUSS; Published as GeoEcology essay by Schweizerbart in November 2017.\u00a0VII, 163 pages, 17 figures, 12 tables, 17\u00d724cm, 480 g.\u00a0ISBN\u00a0978-3-510-65417-8. The book summarizes the current state of research of these important issues and provides a comprehensive treatise of the global importance of soils for humankind.<\/p>\n Copies can be ordered directly from the publisher or from the\u00a0IUSS\u00a0Secretariat for\u00a0EUR\u00a024.90 (paperback).\u00a0IUSS\u00a0members may order the book from the Secretariat at a reduced price of\u00a0EUR\u00a020.00 (minimum 10 copies) \u2013 please note that shipping costs will be added to the sales price.<\/p>\n Read more:\u00a0http:\/\/www.schweizerbart.de\/publications\/detail\/isbn\/9783510654178<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Request for contributions to\u00a0IUSS\u00a0book on Global Soil Proverbs<\/p>\n In 2018 \u2013 on World Soil Day (5th Dec.) \u2013\u00a0IUSS\u00a0intends to publish a book on Global Soil Proverbs which is part of the book series launched during the International Decade of Soils 2015 \u2013 2024. The Secretariat would like to thank all potential authors for the numerous letters of intent which have been submitted so far. For those who still wish to contribute a chapter on proverbs used in their native language, please send a letter of intent to contribute a chapter until May 10, 2018 to\u00a0yangjay@kangwon.ac.kr<\/a>\u00a0and in Cc to\u00a0iuss@umweltbundesamt.at<\/a>. The deadline for provision of the chapter is June 30, 2018.<\/p>\n The guideline for writing a contribution to this book can be found in the newsroom on the\u00a0IUSS\u00a0website:\u00a0http:\/\/www.iuss.org\/index.php?article_id=26<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n General News<\/p>\n A grass-roots movement for healthy soil spreads among farmers<\/p>\n In American farm country, a grass-roots movement is spreading, a movement to keep more roots in the soil. (Not just grass roots, of course; roots of all kinds.) Its goal: Promoting healthy soil that\u2019s full of life. For years, talk of \u201chealthy soil\u201d was mostly limited to organic farmers and others on the fringes of mainstream American agriculture. No more. Articles about soil health fill major farm publications. It\u2019s the subject of several recent books. Big food companies are on board, and some of them are discussing a new eco-label for food, alongside \u201corganic\u201d and \u201cfair trade,\u201d that would reward farmers for adopting practices the build healthy soil \u2014 what many are calling \u201cregenerative agriculture.\u201d<\/p>\n Read more:\u00a0https:\/\/www.npr.org\/sections\/thesalt\/2018\/04\/09\/597617822\/a-grass-roots-movement-for-healthy-soil-spreads-among-farmers?org=1364&lvl=100&ite=1372&lea=140666&ctr=0&par=1&trk<\/a><\/p>\n Source:\u00a0ASA-CSSA-SSSA\u00a0Science Policy Report. 18 April 2018<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Scientists to publish first-ever land health report<\/p>\n Scientists have published the first-ever analysis of the global state of land and its ability to sustain a fast-growing human population that relies on it for 95 percent of all food. The diagnosis is likely to be dire, providing a comprehensive overview of what other reports have already warned: unsustainable farming, mining, factory production, and climate change is pushing Earth to breaking point, leading to human conflict and mass human migration. \u201cLand degradation\u2026 affects many parts of the world and it affects many people in the world today,\u201d Robert Watson, chairman of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), told\u00a0AFP. According to the UN\u2019s Food and Agriculture Organization, 95 percent of human food comes directly or indirectly from Earth\u2019s soil.<\/p>\n Read more:\u00a0https:\/\/phys.org\/news\/2018-03-scientists-publish-first-ever-health.html<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Special issue on \u201cSoil Hydrology in Agriculture\u201d \u2013 request for contributions<\/p>\n Since\u00a0IUSS\u00a0supports the exchange of soil scientists with other disciplines we would like to announce that a special issue on \u201cSoil Hydrology in Agriculture\u201d will be published by Water (ISSN\u00a02073-4441), an open access journal of\u00a0MDPI\u00a0(http:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/journal\/water<\/a>). This special issue is now open to receive contributions from comprehensive research articles and complete peer review documents. The special issue aims to link soil scientists, especially those working on issues related to soil hydrology and agriculture, with the community of Water working on water science and technology, and water resources management.<\/p>\n Read more:\u00a0http:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/journal\/water\/special_issues\/soil_hydrology_agriculture<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The World Bank is working on an assessment of Human Capital in Africa in the field of soil expertise<\/p>\n We ask all the soil scientists\u00a0living and working<\/b>\u00a0in Africa to participate in the survey to create a roster of experts in order to assess the extent and level of the Human Capital available, as well as encourage the local sourcing of expert services by the development agencies and agribusinesses. We particularly encourage the soil scientists currently not working as soil experts to participate in the survey in order to assess the level of employment within this field of expertise.<\/p>\n Kindly take a few minutes to complete this\u00a0short questionnaire<\/a>\u00a0and invite your colleagues to do so. <\/p>\n Conferences, Meetings and Workshops<\/p>\n 2018<\/p>\n 10th\u00a0INTERNATIONAL\u00a0SYMPOSIUM\u00a0ON\u00a0PLANT-SOIL\u00a0INTERACTIONS\u00a0AT\u00a0LOW\u00a0pH 2018 (10th PSILPH2018)<\/p>\n June 25-29, 2018, Palm Garden Hotel,\u00a0IOI\u00a0Resort City, Putrajaya, Malaysia.<\/p>\n In line with the symposium theme \u201cAchieving Sustainable Food Production on Acid Soils, the 10th\u00a0PSILPH\u00a0aims to gather researchers, scientists, experts and academicians in the field of soil science, plant physiology and others to share and discuss the latest research findings and thoughts on current status of agriculture production and practices; thus, ensuring food security and environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n Due to demand, we will be extending our abstract submission deadline. Hence, we\u2019re still accepting extended abstracts.<\/p>\n Early registration deadline: 30th April 2018<\/p>\n Normal registration deadline: 31st May 2018<\/p>\n Read more:\u00a0www.psilph2018.com<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n LandCare For The Future \u2013 The meeting point for educators and students<\/p>\n 16-18 July, 2018, Santiago de Compostela, Spain. The overall objective of this conference is to improve educational and training capacities in relation to Ecological Restoration. This is necessary to preserve our environment and also to fulfil the demands of an emerging labour market and create novel job opportunities.<\/p>\n Abstracts must be submitted before May 31, 2018<\/p>\n Read more:\u00a0http:\/\/www.landcareforfuture.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n WASM\u00a02018 \u2013 International Workshop on Archaeological Soil Micromorphology<\/p>\n 1 \u2013 3 August 2018, Brussels, Belgium. The workshop will follow the tradition of the previous workshops: an informal meeting where participants are invited to bring their thin sections and where microscopy time and the exchange of ideas and experience prevail. Expression of interest to\u00a0yadevos@ulb.ac.be<\/a>\u00a0by 15 May 2018.<\/p>\n Read more:\u00a0https:\/\/www.iuss.org\/media\/wasm_2018_circular1.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n SER\u00a0Europe Conference 2018<\/p>\n Restoration in the Era of Climate Change<\/p>\n 9 \u2013 13 September 2018, Reykjavik, Iceland. The overall objective of this workshop is to discuss educational and training capacities on land restoration in order to a) contribute to a more resilient environment through sustainable management and meet international commitments on land restoration and b) to fulfil the demands of an emerging labour market with important implication for rural development (multiplicative effect on green economy).<\/p>\n Read more:\u00a0https:\/\/sere2018.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Soil Security and Planetary Health Conference \u2013 3rd Global Soil Security Conference<\/p>\n 4-6 December 2018, the University of Sydney, Australia. Soil security refers to the maintenance and improvement of the world\u2019s soil resource to produce food, fibre and fresh water, while also contributing to energy and climate stability, maintaining biodiversity and protecting natural systems and human wellbeing more generally. Planetary health is about safeguarding the health and wellbeing of current and future generations through good stewardship of Earth\u2019s natural systems, and by re-thinking the way we feed, move, house, power and care for the world. Read more:\u00a0https:\/\/globalsoilsecurity.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n New publications<\/p>\n Agricultural Drones: A Peaceful Pursuit<\/p>\n By K. R. Krishna. Published March 28, 2018 by Apple Academic Press, 394 pages, 28 B\/W illustrations,\u00a0ISBN\u00a09781771885959, price hardcover\u00a0GBP\u00a099.20, price e-book\u00a0GBP\u00a034.99<\/p>\n Agricultural drones are expected to revolutionize the way we conduct agronomic procedures and maintain natural vegetation on earth. This book explores the increasing importance of the role of aerial robots in managing agricultural farms and natural resources. The book discusses the advanced sensors and imaging capabilities of drones that give farmers new ways to increase yields and reduce crop damage. An introductory chapter provides historical data, with details about various models of drones as well as the most recent and popular agricultural drones in usage. The book goes on to look at such topics as the use of drones for soil fertility, production agronomy, irrigation, weed control, pest and disease control, grain yield forecasting, and economic advantages from drone use. This timely and useful volume will be a valuable resource for faculty, agricultural extension officers, and farmers and farm consultancy agencies. This book would also serve as an excellent textbook for students in agriculture, engineering, geography, etc.<\/p>\n Read more:\u00a0https:\/\/www.crcpress.com\/Agricultural-Drones-A-Peaceful-Pursuit\/Krishna\/p\/book\/9781771885959<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Soil Nitrogen Uses and Environmental Impacts<\/p>\n Edited by Rattan Lal, B.A. Stewart. Published in the Series: Advances in Soil Science, March 27, 2018 by\u00a0CRC\u00a0Press, 380 Pages \u2013 79 B\/W illustrations,\u00a0ISBN\u00a09781138626362, price hardback\u00a0GBP\u00a0104.00<\/p>\n Nitrogen (N) is potentially one of the most complex elements on the Earth. It is necessary for all biological activity, but creates negative impacts on water and air quality. There is a balancing act between deficiency and surplus and the forms of N available further complicate our understanding of the dynamics. Biological fixation provides some plants with N supply while others are totally dependent upon N being available in the soil profile for the roots to extract. Nevertheless, the demand for N will increase because the human population with its increasing growth requires more protein and thus more N. Understanding the global N cycle is imperative to meeting current and future nitrogen demands while decreasing environmental impacts. 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\nThe 21 contributions in this book describe the role soils play for plant, animal and human health. They show that soil- and human health are intricately connected, because healthy soils produce healthy crops, which in turn nourish humans and animals, allowing for their health and productivity.<\/p>\n
\nPlease click\u00a0here to complete the questionnaire in English
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\nAbstract submission deadline: 14 May 2018.<\/p>\n
\nThis book discusses availability, production, and recycling of N in air, water, plants, and soils. It features information on N impacts to soil and water quality, management of N in agroecosystems, and techniques to maximize the use efficiency while minimizing the risks of leakage of reactive N into the environment.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.iuss.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Decade_of_Soils-300x109.jpg\")
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