Soil Science Society University of Peradeniya

16/07/2016

A brief overview of Datum and why there are so many different Datum around the world. It also explains why Google Earth uses WGS84.

15/07/2016

As new technologies are introduced to soil science it is important to determine the potential and preference for such innovations among users. The Nix Pro color sensor, an inexpensive mobile color sensor, was tested by college students for its ability to determine soil color in comparison with the u...

08/06/2016

Loving our sandy on !

07/06/2016

"GIS (Geographic Information Systems) as a Tool for Agricultural Research" workshop for the year of 2016, was successfully held on 5th of June in Faculty of Agriculture University of Peradeniya under the coordination of Dr. W. A. U Vitharana. The program was funded by the Soil Science Society of Sri Lanka. Our special gratitude goes to Prof emeritus R. B Mapa, Dr. W. A. U Vitharana, Dr. Saman Dharmakeerthi, Dr. Chammi Attanayake, Ms. Kasuni, Mr. Dharshana & all the members of the Soil Science Society of Sri Lanka.

05/05/2016

Leaving behind stubble is not ideal when shaving, but it’s a good practice to leave behind crop “stubble” after harvest. According to soil scientist Frank Larney, crop residue anchors the soil against wind and water erosion. Avoiding bare soils is one part of a soil conservation package he and his r...

02/05/2016

From the Amazon to Africa, tropical regions are widely expected to play a growing role in supplying food to the world. With global population on the rise, many policy experts and conservationists see agricultural intensification as a winning strategy to produce more food per acre while sparing tropi…

30/04/2016

Sticking GMO science on the back shelf carries the highest consequences. As millions of children go blind and die due each year due to vitamin A...

23/01/2016

23/01/2016

Details are emerging of plans to pay farmers who manage their land in a way that helps prevent flooding in towns and cities.

18/01/2016

New research shows that birds that eat fruit are keeping our forests strong. Unfortunately, many of those species are also in decline.

29/08/2015

Forget expensive carbon sequestration technologies. Nature already has one—it's called photosynthesis. And by promoting healthy soils, we can harness that power to reverse climate change.

25/07/2015

Soil is more than dirt - it's the basis for healthy food production, supports our planet's biodiversity, and helps the earth combat and adapt to climate