We want the Symposium for the Use of Organic Soil Amendments to include presentations, papers and discussions that are grounded in robust science and supported by strong data and factual information. We also encourage submissions relating to policy, regulations and societal topics, and reports about industry-led experimentation, while recognising that some of these areas may not have the same rigour as scientific / technical papers.
In the submission process, please indicate if your abstract is
(i) scientific / technical,
(ii) covers policy, regulations or societal topics, or
(iii) reports on industry-led experimentation.
The Program Committee is now inviting submissions for presentations addressing a number of key topics, outlined below. Other topics may be considered at the committee’s discretion.
- Nutrient supply and agronomic benefits of organic soil amendments
- Impacts of organic amendments on soil properties, soil health and ecosystem services
- Addressing soil constraints and enhancing farming practices through organic amendments
- Carbon dynamics, sequestration, and climate mitigation effects of organic amendments and their role in carbon trading schemes
- Circular economy, risk management, and regulatory challenges for recycled organic materials
- The cost-benefit analysis and economics of using organic soil amendments
- Enhancing farmer adoption through education, dissemination, and participatory research
- Regulatory frameworks: Barriers or facilitators to the use of organic soil amendments?
- The science – policy nexus: ways of improving and aligning R&D funding mechanisms and policy / regulatory development outcomes
The closing date for submission of abstracts is Wednesday 30 April 2025
HOW TO SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT
All Abstracts must be submitted online. If you are unable to submit using the online form, please contact the conference organisers for further information (phone Emma McVie on 0404 517 058 or email emma@revolveservices.com.au). Receipt of abstracts will be acknowledged by email within 2 working days.
The following information will be required for your submission:
- Contact for correspondance relating to your submssion
- Presentation Title
- Keywords (up to 5)
- Abstract (Up to 300 words of text)
- Presenter contact details, title and organisation
- Presenter Biography (we recommend no more than 80 words per biography)
- Presenter Photograph (optional)
- Co-Author Details
SELECTION OF ABSTRACTS
The scientific committee will carefully consider scientific/technical abstracts and the organising committee will carefully assess submissions presenting policy, regulations or societal topics and industry-led experimentation. Where possible the committee will place oral presentations into appropriately themed sessions, however it may not be possible to accommodate every submission. The review committee also reserves the right to suggest amendments to improve the suitability of topics / presentations prior to acceptance.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
All submitting authors will be asked to confirm the following statements:
- I confirm that each co-author, if any, has been informed of this submission and has agreed to all the information provided by me.
- I consent to publication of all or part of the abstract in materials relating to the Symposium, including but not limited to the program, advertising, social media and email promotions.
- I confirm that this abstract is original work and as the principal author, I am responsible for the accuracy of the abstract.
- I understand that the invitation to submit an abstract does not constitute an offer by the Symposium organisers or the sponsors to pay travel, accommodation or registration costs associated with the event.
- I understand that no fee will be paid for a presentation. If my abstract is accepted, I agree to register for the Symposium by no later than 31 July 2025 and will pay a discounted registration fee in recognition of my contribution. I understand that failure to register by the due date may result in my presentation being withdrawn from the program.