Week 2 of my Soil Science Pioneers Series is now live.
This week: Hans Jenny, the scientist who gave soil formation its structure through the CLORPT model.
Read the full post on LinkedIn:
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This week: Hans Jenny, the scientist who gave soil formation its structure through the CLORPT model.
Read the full post on LinkedIn:
🔗 www.linkedin.com/posts/seome-...
November 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Week 2 of my Soil Science Pioneers Series is now live.
This week: Hans Jenny, the scientist who gave soil formation its structure through the CLORPT model.
Read the full post on LinkedIn:
🔗 www.linkedin.com/posts/seome-...
This week: Hans Jenny, the scientist who gave soil formation its structure through the CLORPT model.
Read the full post on LinkedIn:
🔗 www.linkedin.com/posts/seome-...
I walked into my second year at the University of Limpopo studying Soil Science — a field in South Africa that is often undervalued and underfunded.
Passionate lecturers and fellow students sparked a curiosity that never left.
🔗 www.linkedin.com/posts/seome-...
Passionate lecturers and fellow students sparked a curiosity that never left.
🔗 www.linkedin.com/posts/seome-...
November 23, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I walked into my second year at the University of Limpopo studying Soil Science — a field in South Africa that is often undervalued and underfunded.
Passionate lecturers and fellow students sparked a curiosity that never left.
🔗 www.linkedin.com/posts/seome-...
Passionate lecturers and fellow students sparked a curiosity that never left.
🔗 www.linkedin.com/posts/seome-...
The Emmarentia Soil Science Council is stepping into a new chapter.
The ESSC Opinion Series will challenge outdated thinking, confront uncomfortable truths, and bring soil science back into national conversation.
The ESSC Opinion Series will challenge outdated thinking, confront uncomfortable truths, and bring soil science back into national conversation.
November 22, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The Emmarentia Soil Science Council is stepping into a new chapter.
The ESSC Opinion Series will challenge outdated thinking, confront uncomfortable truths, and bring soil science back into national conversation.
The ESSC Opinion Series will challenge outdated thinking, confront uncomfortable truths, and bring soil science back into national conversation.
Walking with Emmarentia has shown me that purpose is not found in grand moments, but in the quiet discipline of building something that will outlive you.
November 21, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Walking with Emmarentia has shown me that purpose is not found in grand moments, but in the quiet discipline of building something that will outlive you.
The future of South Africa’s agricultural resilience will depend on how we manage, protect, and understand our soil resources.
Soil science informs:
• food security,
• climate resilience,
• land use planning,
• water management, and
• sustainable intensification.
Soil science informs:
• food security,
• climate resilience,
• land use planning,
• water management, and
• sustainable intensification.
November 20, 2025 at 10:18 PM
The future of South Africa’s agricultural resilience will depend on how we manage, protect, and understand our soil resources.
Soil science informs:
• food security,
• climate resilience,
• land use planning,
• water management, and
• sustainable intensification.
Soil science informs:
• food security,
• climate resilience,
• land use planning,
• water management, and
• sustainable intensification.
OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE
EMMARENTIA SOIL SCIENCE COUNCIL (ESSC)
The Emmarentia Agriculture Institute NPC proudly announces the establishment of the Emmarentia Soil Science Council (ESSC) — a specialised scientific council dedicated to advancing soil science across South Africa.
EMMARENTIA SOIL SCIENCE COUNCIL (ESSC)
The Emmarentia Agriculture Institute NPC proudly announces the establishment of the Emmarentia Soil Science Council (ESSC) — a specialised scientific council dedicated to advancing soil science across South Africa.
November 19, 2025 at 8:16 PM
OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE
EMMARENTIA SOIL SCIENCE COUNCIL (ESSC)
The Emmarentia Agriculture Institute NPC proudly announces the establishment of the Emmarentia Soil Science Council (ESSC) — a specialised scientific council dedicated to advancing soil science across South Africa.
EMMARENTIA SOIL SCIENCE COUNCIL (ESSC)
The Emmarentia Agriculture Institute NPC proudly announces the establishment of the Emmarentia Soil Science Council (ESSC) — a specialised scientific council dedicated to advancing soil science across South Africa.
Week 1 of my Soil Science Pioneers Series is live on LinkedIn.
We begin with Vasily Dokuchaev, the Father of Modern Soil Science — the man who proved that soil is a natural body.
Read the full insight here:
🔗 www.linkedin.com/posts/seome-...
We begin with Vasily Dokuchaev, the Father of Modern Soil Science — the man who proved that soil is a natural body.
Read the full insight here:
🔗 www.linkedin.com/posts/seome-...
November 16, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Week 1 of my Soil Science Pioneers Series is live on LinkedIn.
We begin with Vasily Dokuchaev, the Father of Modern Soil Science — the man who proved that soil is a natural body.
Read the full insight here:
🔗 www.linkedin.com/posts/seome-...
We begin with Vasily Dokuchaev, the Father of Modern Soil Science — the man who proved that soil is a natural body.
Read the full insight here:
🔗 www.linkedin.com/posts/seome-...
The academic world is publishing more special issues and book chapters than ever before. But the growth in opportunities has not brought a rise in scientific depth. Too often, we are prioritizing quantity over quality and visibility over validity.
November 14, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The academic world is publishing more special issues and book chapters than ever before. But the growth in opportunities has not brought a rise in scientific depth. Too often, we are prioritizing quantity over quality and visibility over validity.
The PhD is not the victory lap.
It is the beginning of purpose.
Most people think earning a PhD means the journey is complete.
But that’s where the real work begins:
learning, unlearning, questioning, discovering, contributing.
A PhD shapes your mind to serve others, not yourself.
It is the beginning of purpose.
Most people think earning a PhD means the journey is complete.
But that’s where the real work begins:
learning, unlearning, questioning, discovering, contributing.
A PhD shapes your mind to serve others, not yourself.
November 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The PhD is not the victory lap.
It is the beginning of purpose.
Most people think earning a PhD means the journey is complete.
But that’s where the real work begins:
learning, unlearning, questioning, discovering, contributing.
A PhD shapes your mind to serve others, not yourself.
It is the beginning of purpose.
Most people think earning a PhD means the journey is complete.
But that’s where the real work begins:
learning, unlearning, questioning, discovering, contributing.
A PhD shapes your mind to serve others, not yourself.
Reposted by Seome Swafo
Soil can capture & retain water for a substantial amount of time, depending on the type of soil particles present. By storing water, soil supports plant & soil microbe health and growth. Learn more about how soil holds water in this #GroundedInSoils blog: wp.me/pclOv9-xV
November 8, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Soil can capture & retain water for a substantial amount of time, depending on the type of soil particles present. By storing water, soil supports plant & soil microbe health and growth. Learn more about how soil holds water in this #GroundedInSoils blog: wp.me/pclOv9-xV
Introducing the Soil Science Pioneers Series — a weekly reflection on the scientists who transformed the way we understand the living earth beneath us.
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Soil intelligence for sustainable land use
#SoilSciencePioneers #ModMarSoilSystems
Powered by ModMar Soil Systems
Soil intelligence for sustainable land use
#SoilSciencePioneers #ModMarSoilSystems
November 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Introducing the Soil Science Pioneers Series — a weekly reflection on the scientists who transformed the way we understand the living earth beneath us.
Powered by ModMar Soil Systems
Soil intelligence for sustainable land use
#SoilSciencePioneers #ModMarSoilSystems
Powered by ModMar Soil Systems
Soil intelligence for sustainable land use
#SoilSciencePioneers #ModMarSoilSystems
Many soil scientists know soil’s secrets, but too few turn that knowledge into businesses.
Are we truly soil scientists if our expertise doesn’t restore, protect, and profit from soil? Knowledge alone isn’t enough. Soil science must live in the economy and in people’s lives.
Are we truly soil scientists if our expertise doesn’t restore, protect, and profit from soil? Knowledge alone isn’t enough. Soil science must live in the economy and in people’s lives.
August 23, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Many soil scientists know soil’s secrets, but too few turn that knowledge into businesses.
Are we truly soil scientists if our expertise doesn’t restore, protect, and profit from soil? Knowledge alone isn’t enough. Soil science must live in the economy and in people’s lives.
Are we truly soil scientists if our expertise doesn’t restore, protect, and profit from soil? Knowledge alone isn’t enough. Soil science must live in the economy and in people’s lives.
🌍 Honoured to present my research today at #SandySoils2025 in Perth 🇦🇺, representing the @ULvarsity 🇿🇦
🗣️ No-tillage in sandy, semi-arid soils may lead to compaction—site-specific strategies are essential.
🔗 sandysoils.org
#SoilScience #AfricaToTheWorld #PhDResearch
🗣️ No-tillage in sandy, semi-arid soils may lead to compaction—site-specific strategies are essential.
🔗 sandysoils.org
#SoilScience #AfricaToTheWorld #PhDResearch
July 23, 2025 at 12:31 PM
🌍 Honoured to present my research today at #SandySoils2025 in Perth 🇦🇺, representing the @ULvarsity 🇿🇦
🗣️ No-tillage in sandy, semi-arid soils may lead to compaction—site-specific strategies are essential.
🔗 sandysoils.org
#SoilScience #AfricaToTheWorld #PhDResearch
🗣️ No-tillage in sandy, semi-arid soils may lead to compaction—site-specific strategies are essential.
🔗 sandysoils.org
#SoilScience #AfricaToTheWorld #PhDResearch
From Limpopo to Legends
An honour to meet Prof. Fitzpatrick, who is a foundational figure in soil science. Representing the University of Limpopo at the Sandy Soils Conference and engaging with global leaders in the field.
#SoilScience #SandySoilsConference #UniversityOfLimpopo
An honour to meet Prof. Fitzpatrick, who is a foundational figure in soil science. Representing the University of Limpopo at the Sandy Soils Conference and engaging with global leaders in the field.
#SoilScience #SandySoilsConference #UniversityOfLimpopo
July 22, 2025 at 10:08 PM
From Limpopo to Legends
An honour to meet Prof. Fitzpatrick, who is a foundational figure in soil science. Representing the University of Limpopo at the Sandy Soils Conference and engaging with global leaders in the field.
#SoilScience #SandySoilsConference #UniversityOfLimpopo
An honour to meet Prof. Fitzpatrick, who is a foundational figure in soil science. Representing the University of Limpopo at the Sandy Soils Conference and engaging with global leaders in the field.
#SoilScience #SandySoilsConference #UniversityOfLimpopo
🌍 Honoured to represent the University of Limpopo at the #SandySoils2025 Conference in Perth, Australia!
🗓 July 23, 2025
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront
🎤 No-Tillage in a Maize-Based Cropping System Leads to Soil Compaction.
#SoilScience #SandySoils
🗓 July 23, 2025
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront
🎤 No-Tillage in a Maize-Based Cropping System Leads to Soil Compaction.
#SoilScience #SandySoils
July 19, 2025 at 9:40 PM
🌍 Honoured to represent the University of Limpopo at the #SandySoils2025 Conference in Perth, Australia!
🗓 July 23, 2025
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront
🎤 No-Tillage in a Maize-Based Cropping System Leads to Soil Compaction.
#SoilScience #SandySoils
🗓 July 23, 2025
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront
🎤 No-Tillage in a Maize-Based Cropping System Leads to Soil Compaction.
#SoilScience #SandySoils
Excited to share that I’ve been selected to participate in the prestigious Conference of Youth on Environment and Climate (COYEC) 2025!
This impactful event will take place on June 5th in Lagos State, Nigeria.
#COYEC2025 #ClimateAction #YouthForClimate
#Sustainability
#EnvironmentalLeadership
This impactful event will take place on June 5th in Lagos State, Nigeria.
#COYEC2025 #ClimateAction #YouthForClimate
#Sustainability
#EnvironmentalLeadership
May 27, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Excited to share that I’ve been selected to participate in the prestigious Conference of Youth on Environment and Climate (COYEC) 2025!
This impactful event will take place on June 5th in Lagos State, Nigeria.
#COYEC2025 #ClimateAction #YouthForClimate
#Sustainability
#EnvironmentalLeadership
This impactful event will take place on June 5th in Lagos State, Nigeria.
#COYEC2025 #ClimateAction #YouthForClimate
#Sustainability
#EnvironmentalLeadership
Today was a milestone — I had the honor of presenting “Mastering the Scholarship Application Process: Strategies for Success” to an incredible audience!
We dove into everything from finding the right scholarships to crafting powerful personal statements and avoiding common mistakes.
We dove into everything from finding the right scholarships to crafting powerful personal statements and avoiding common mistakes.
May 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Today was a milestone — I had the honor of presenting “Mastering the Scholarship Application Process: Strategies for Success” to an incredible audience!
We dove into everything from finding the right scholarships to crafting powerful personal statements and avoiding common mistakes.
We dove into everything from finding the right scholarships to crafting powerful personal statements and avoiding common mistakes.
Reposted by Seome Swafo
New in Geoderma: "Permafrost thawing by soil transplantation alters the functional genetic potential of the alpine permafrost microbiome" by M Feng, G Varliero, C Perez-Mon, S Robinson, W Qi, B Stierli & B Frey. buff.ly/A6ppzaT
May 18, 2025 at 3:21 PM
New in Geoderma: "Permafrost thawing by soil transplantation alters the functional genetic potential of the alpine permafrost microbiome" by M Feng, G Varliero, C Perez-Mon, S Robinson, W Qi, B Stierli & B Frey. buff.ly/A6ppzaT
Excited to have served as a peer reviewer for the Asian Journal of Agriculture. It was both thrilling and demanding. #PeerReviewer #AsianJournal #Agriculture
May 20, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Excited to have served as a peer reviewer for the Asian Journal of Agriculture. It was both thrilling and demanding. #PeerReviewer #AsianJournal #Agriculture
Reposted by Seome Swafo
New in Geoderma: "Unidirectional freeze–thaw redistributes water and amplifies soil microbial heterogeneity in a mecrocosm experiment" by Huimin Liu, Yaxian Hu, Yuan Song, Xianwen Li & Xiaorong Wei. https://buff.ly/3ZwjaS6
December 26, 2024 at 8:00 AM
New in Geoderma: "Unidirectional freeze–thaw redistributes water and amplifies soil microbial heterogeneity in a mecrocosm experiment" by Huimin Liu, Yaxian Hu, Yuan Song, Xianwen Li & Xiaorong Wei. https://buff.ly/3ZwjaS6