November 2, 2023 Guidance on the interpretation of physical and chemical soil test results. Often underestimated and passively observed, soil is the silent foundation that supports all life on our planet. Beneath our feet, this precious natural resource holds a hidden complexity that influences food production, ecosystem health and climate change mitigation. Blog 0 4 min read
November 1, 2023 A Farmer’s Perspective: Justifying the Causes of Soil Degradation Often undervalued and overlooked in our daily lives, soil is a hidden treasure beneath our feet. It is a vibrant ecosystem that sustains life on earth, but today it faces critical challenges. In this humanist call for sustainability, let us reflect on the importance of caring for soil and restoring harmony between humanity and nature. Blog 0 3 min read
October 31, 2023 Benefits of healthy soil Soil is a constantly changing resource teeming with life, and its condition is fundamental both to food and fibre production and to the overall balance and functioning of ecosystems. Blog 1 4 min read
October 30, 2023 Your participation is important for NOVASOIL The NOVASOIL project is not intended to be a project focused solely on the academic or political world and language. We understand that the involvement of all stakeholders in the project must be accompanied by clear and understandable language for all parties to ensure that the NOVASOIL project is accessible and understandable to a wide and diverse audience. Blog 0 1 min read
October 23, 2023 2nd plenary meeting The 2nd plenary meeting, scheduled for October 23 – 24th, 2023, in Munich (Germany) at the Freising Blog 1 1 min read
October 19, 2023 World Food Forum 2023 highlights soil degradation and health Critical issues related to soil degradation and soil health were highlighted at the World Food Forum 2023 in Rome, Italy, highlighting their role in addressing food insecurity and environmental challenges. Organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the event explored the use of new technologies in soil and water management to address climate change and its impacts. Blog 0 1 min read
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 1 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 1 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