September 15, 2023 Technological progress for sustainable agriculture: What was discussed at the EU ministerial meeting in Cordoba? The recent meeting of European Union agriculture ministers in Cordoba, under the Spanish EU Presidency, marked an important milestone in the search for solutions to food challenges, climate change and the profitability of the agricultural sector. Blog 0 1 min read
September 12, 2023 Soil health for all soil quality as the capacity or ability of a soil to function within its capacity and within the limits of the ecosystem, sustaining productivity (plant and animal) and maintaining or improving air and water quality, and consequently human health. Blog 0 3 min read
July 12, 2023 Unlocking private investment in soil carbon in England Eco-schemes: a key tool for sustainable agriculture in the EU Today we would like to share with you a publication developed by our colleagues at the University of Leeds, which […] Blog 0 2 min read
July 5, 2023 Eco-schemes: a key tool for sustainable agriculture in the EU Today we would like to present a publication that is the result of the combination of two projects funded by […] Blog 0 2 min read
June 28, 2023 Development of a methodological approach to soil health in key agricultural systems in the EU and China Once again we would like to present you with a new research paper developed by some members of our NOVASOIL […] Blog 0 3 min read
June 27, 2023 The invisible life under our feet Soil is a living, dynamic ecosystem that is home to an immense number of micro-organisms, some of which are invisible to the naked eye. These tiny creatures, such as bacteria, fungi and other microbes, play a key role in soil health and therefore crop productivity and ecosystem sustainability. Blog 0 2 min read
June 21, 2023 Supporting the agricultural sector: Promoting the creation of public goods This study, in which our NOVASOIL colleague Dimitre Nikolov participates, aims to analyse the mechanisms that can support the agricultural sector in the creation of public goods, assessing their effectiveness and capacity to improve the supply of these goods Blog 0 2 min read
June 14, 2023 A tool for the participatory analysis of farmers on the social media The aim of this article is also to provide examples of how this tool, called Net-Map1 , has been used in different situations, such as sustainable agriculture and natural resource management. In addition, we will include the views of researchers on this tool. Blog 0 3 min read
June 7, 2023 Labour-saving technologies in agriculture: the future of the sector? This article discusses the potential of these technologies to transform economic and social structures in the agricultural sector. Overall, this article is a valuable read for anyone interested in agriculture, whether as a farmer, investor or simply as a conscious consumer Blog 0 1 min read
May 30, 2023 Case study on ecosystem services provided by forests in Southern Italy Forests are a vital part of the environment, providing a wide range of ecosystem services, from air and water purification to climate regulation and biodiversity. In a recent study published in the journal Scienze Regionali, a team of experts examined the ecosystem services provided by forests in Southern Italy. Blog 0 1 min read