Scientist calls for soil museum

A VETERAN soil scientist has proposed that a soil museum be set up at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) to serve as a reference centre for sustainable land use in regard to agriculture, food security and soil conservation.

Former UPM Science Department head Ahmad Ebon said such a facility at the university’ main campus in Serdang, Selangor, could champion sustainable land use management and promote awareness of soil’s role.