General resources and links

• 2022 National New Zealand Soil Judging Competition Handbook
  Download here

 

• New Zealand Soil Description Handbook (Revised edition) https://digitallibrary.landcareresearch.co.nz/digital/collection/p20022coll14/id/79

 

• New Zealand Soil Classification (3rd Edition) https://digitallibrary.landcareresearch.co.nz/digital/collection/p20022coll1/id/268

Introduction

This information is designed to help both beginners and seasoned competitors to Soil Judging, as well as adjust competitors from other countries, or those unfamiliar with the Rotorua/Taupō area and its geological history.

This training will not cover all aspects of Soil Judging but will cover the main skills required for Soil Judging. There will be opportunities to ask coaches, judges and event staff questions during the two practice days.

Where possible references will be made to appropriate sections of the 2022 NZ SJC handbook, NZSC (New Zealand Soil Classification), and Soil Description Handbook for further reading.

The first section of training will cover the basic soil description properties such as texture, structure, colour. While the second section will cover classification, geology and some competition specific tips! Keep an eye out for the second section dropping soon!