Morice Fieldes (1914 – 1973) was a New Zealand soil chemist and science administrator. He worked initially at Chemistry Division, DSIR, before moving to

Soil Bureau New Zealand Soil Bureau was a division of the New Zealand Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research specializing in soil-related research and development. Originally formed as the 'soil su ...

, where he rose to be director. The New Zealand Society of Soil Science has an award in his memory.

Morice Fieldes memorial award

* 2005 Haydon Jones (

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) and Fabio Moreno (

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) * 2012 Andre Eger ( Lincoln University) * 2014 Paul Mudge

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