Healthy soils are the foundation of resilient landscapes and thriving communities. In celebration of World Soil Day 2025, the Southern Queensland and Northern New South Wales (SQNNSW) Innovation Hub is inviting local producers, Landcare groups, Traditional Owner organisations, and high school agriculture classes to take part in the World Soil Day Competition — with a $5,000 prize package available to help solve your soil-based challenge.
Supporting local innovation and soil stewardship
If you’re managing land in southern Queensland or northern New South Wales and facing a soil constraint that limits productivity, this is your opportunity to access expert support. Each of the three $5,000 prize packages includes:
- A site visit from the SQNNSW Innovation Hub’s Regional Soil Coordinator (a Registered Soil Practitioner)
- Soil sample collection and analysis through an ASPAC-accredited laboratory
- Professional interpretation of results to guide practical, on-ground action
Together, these insights can help identify key drivers of soil health and build resilience to drought and climate extremes.
How to enter
Between 5 November and 4 December 2025, create a public social media post (on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, or X) or send an email to sqnnswhub@unisq.edu.au that:
- Highlights the importance of soil health in managing drought and climatic challenges
- Tags the SQNNSW Innovation Hub and includes the #soil hashtag
- Meets the entry details outlined in the full Terms & Conditions
You can access full entry details and Terms & Conditions by scanning the QR code on the competition flyer or visiting unisq.edu.au/research/sqnnsw-hub/wsd.
Building knowledge together
At BMRG, we recognise that every healthy catchment starts with healthy soils. This competition reflects the shared commitment of research partners, land managers, and Traditional Owners to restore and protect the living systems that sustain us all.
Let’s celebrate World Soil Day by shining a light on the solutions growing beneath our feet.