13-14 and 26-27 Sept. - Institute of Plantation Studies (IKP) had successfully organized Soil Identification and Classification Course. Due to overwhelming participation, the course was conducted in two series; the first series was conducted on 13-14 September while the second series was conducted on 26-27 September 2022. Trainers for this course were Dr. Wan Noordin Wan Daud, assisted by Dr. Mohd Shafar Jefri Mokhatar (Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, UPM) and Dr. Khairul Hafiz Mohd Yusoff (Department of Land Management, Faculty of Agriculture, UPM). The course was participated by UPM postgraduate students and staff and delegates from various agencies (FELDA, MARDI, SALCRA, Sime Darby, Felda Plantation Management, Maybank, National Kenaf and Tobacco Board and Department of Agriculture and Agrifood, Brunei).

The course focused on the knowledge of soil description, identification and classification principles. The course enabled participants to understand the basic of soil sciences, soil formation processes and their impact on crop suitability, as well as to understand the differences of properties, characteristics and classifications of different soil types. This course also provided a platform for participants to familiarize themselves with the classification and description of soil profile through hands-on practical session at three different locations of soil pedons. IKP would like to thank all of the supports given and anticipate for incoming transfer knowledge programs which can be benefited by the agriculture industry.

Video of soil course photos

Date of Input: 21/11/2022 | Updated: 22/11/2022 | ainzubaidah