29/09/2026
🌱PRDIO Joins 1st SAPSS Conference on Soil Health and Sustainable Soil Management
The Provincial Research Development and Innovation Office (PRDIO) participated in the 1st Annual Conference and Scientific Meeting of the Society for the Advancement of Philippine Soil Science (SAPSS) held on September 23–25, 2026, at the Southern Leyte State University–Hinunangan Campus.
With the theme, “Managing Soils, Securing Futures: Addressing Soil Degradation through Soil Health Management,” the three-day conference brought together soil science enthusiasts, researchers, faculty members, and students from various institutions across the country.
The conference provided an important platform for strengthening participants’ knowledge and technical competencies in soil science, particularly in soil health, soil management, and field-based soil assessment. It also promoted professional collaboration and knowledge exchange, while the field soil survey in Southern Leyte provided practical experience in examining soil profiles, morphology, and soil-forming processes.
The knowledge and skills gained from the conference are relevant to PRDIO’s current undertakings in soil health management, soil testing, soil survey, and the development of science-based recommendations for farmers. The acquired field-based approaches and updated technical knowledge can support PRDIO’s efforts to improve soil assessment, strengthen research and extension services, and promote sustainable soil and land management practices in Agusan del Sur.
