Soil science
Soil science researchers face the urgent challenge of preserving and restoring soil health—an essential foundation for global food security, environmental management, ecosystem resilience, and climate mitigation. As pressures from agriculture, land-use changes, and climate extremes intensify and lead to soil degradation, there is a growing need for innovative solutions that balance productivity with environmental sustainability.
At The University of Queensland, our research sits at the intersection of agricultural and environmental sciences, addressing soil health challenges such as nutrient depletion, acidification, salinisation, contamination, erosion and climate change impacts.
Our team brings diverse expertise spanning across soil chemistry, physics, biology, microbiology and ecology. By integrating these disciplines, we conduct both fundamental research—deepening our understanding of soil processes—and applied research—developing practical solutions for sustainable land management.
Our team works closely with farmers, land managers, policymakers, government agencies, industry bodies, NGOs, and civil society organisations to ensure that our research translates into real-world solutions. Our partnerships span local, national and global scales, influencing policies and land-use strategies that promote sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation.
Through evidence-based innovation, we are shaping the future of soil management—developing new technologies, practices and policies that restore degraded lands, enhance agricultural resilience and contribute to climate change mitigation.
