26 July - Institute of Plantation Studies (IKP) has successfully organized the “Course on Soil Identification and Classification Series 1/2023” on 25-26^th July 2023 at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). The principal trainer for this course were Dr. Wan Noordin Wan Daud, assisted by Dr. Khairul Hafiz Mohd Yusoff and Dr. Roslan Ismail from the Department of Land Management, Faculty of Agriculture, UPM. The course was participated by 30 officers from Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA), representing headquarters and various region offices from Trolak, Mempaga, Kuantan, Segamat, Johor Bharu, Kuala Terengganu, Alor Star, and Jengka.

The course focused on the knowledge of soil description, identification, and classification principles. The course enabled participants to understand the basics of soil science, soil formation processes, and their impact on crop suitability, as well as to understand the differences in 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 profiles through hands-on practical sessions at three different locations of soil pedons.

Date of Input: 29/08/2023 | Updated: 29/08/2023 | ainzubaidah