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• Science: Agriculture: Organizations  (44)

Asia Soil Conservation Network for the Humid Tropics (ASOCON) - - Activities included workshops on new approaches to in-service training for soil and water conservation and indigenous conservation farming systems, Regional Action Learning Programes on the development of conservation farming systems and conservation project design. Information on the organization and its activities. Downloadable Newsletter.

Association of Women Soil Scientists - - Supporting and encouraging women in soil science. Membership, meetings, newsletter, committees, links and shop.

Australian Society of Soil Science - - Contains society and branch information, newsletter, news and events information, links to other soil sites of interest.

British Society of Soil Science - - Aims to raise awareness of the importance of soil science, through the promotion of soil science related information. Information about the society, regional branches, conferences, publications and newsletters. Extensive list of links to other soil-related teaching material, universities, institutes, other international plant and soil societies, publishers and chemical manufacturers.

Canadian Society of Soil Science - - Promotes research and practical application of findings in soil science and information and technology exchange. Newsletters, student information, contacts and links.

Czech Society of Soil Science - - Information about the society and its activities. Links to current conferences and meetings.

Department Of Land Management, Malaysia - - Research in a large number of fields. Includes description of resources and research activities. Extensive list of links to soil tutorials and information.

European Confederation of Soil Science Societies - - Information about the scientific organisation dedicated to the promotion of soil protection in Europe.

Experimental Institute of Plant Nutrition - - Italy. Description of facilities, history and current research work.

International Society of Soil Science - - News about international meetings. Information about cooperating journals. Lists of officers, commissions, committees and groups. Membership info and contacts.

International Soil Reference and Information Centre - - Foundation for dcumentation, training and research on soils, with emphasis on developing countries. Houses the "World Soil Museum".

International Union of Soil Sciences - - The global union of soil scientists. Its objectives are to foster all branches of the soil sciences and their applications, and to support soil scientists in their activities. Site features information about the society and its past and curent activities. Bulletins availebla as PDF files. List of links to newsletters and online soil information.

Italian Association of Pedologists - - Information about members and memberschip, organization and bulletin. Soil Wide Web list of links.

Malaysian Society of Soil Science - - Provides publications, seminars and a mailing list. Contains a members directory and membership information.

Manitoba Soil Science Society - - A network for pedologists and associates in related fields. Features a list of events, a short glossary and many links.

National Society of Consulting Soil Scientists - - Provides information for members and has links soil science and soil education resources.

New Zealand Society of Soil Science - - Provides information about the organisation, the soil newsletter, publications, conferences and awards.

Nutrient Management Institute, Netherlands - - The research projects are primarily aimed at development of new knowledge and methods concerning the improvement of nutrient management in agriculture.

Pennsylvania Association of Professional Soil Scientists - - Dedicated to foster the profession of soil classification, mapping, and interpretation.

Potash & Phosphate Institute/Potash & Phosphate Institute of Canada - - Information about the production, distribution and use of potash and its influence on soil fertility. Includes maps of soil K levels.

Professional Soil Scientists Association of Texas - - Membership information, soil science basics, educational material and details on Texas soils.

Society of Soil Scientists of Southern New England - - Code of ethics and by-laws, membership information, job announcements and links.

Soil and Water Conservation Society - - International organization of more than 10,000 professionals and students involved in conservation. Publishes The Journal of Soil and Water Conservation.

Soil Science Society of America - - Aims to advance the discipline and practice of soil science.

Soil Science Society of East Africa (SSSEA) - - The primary purpose of the Society is to advance the discipline and practice of soil science by acquiring and disseminating information about soils in relation to crop production, environmental quality, ecosystem sustainability and wise land use. Site gives information about the society, its members and activities.

Soil Science Society of Ireland - - Promoting the knowledge and use of Irish soils. Society news, details of meetings and outings.

Swiss Society of Soil Science - - Information about the society, its working groups and its members. Events, activities and publications.