February 13, 2024 Soil Organic Carbon Restoration through Organic Farming in Citrus Plantations In the quest for sustainable agriculture, the NOVASOIL project presents compelling evidence that organic farming is not just an environmentally friendly choice but also a cost-effective long-term strategy for farmers. Blog 0 3 min read
November 7, 2023 A sustainable alternative for agriculture Fertilisers are chemical substances or compounds that are used to enrich the soil and provide plants with essential nutrients to […] 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
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
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
April 4, 2023 Regenerative agriculture: a cost-effective and sustainable solution for the agricultural sector Regenerative agriculture is a technique that focuses on restoring soil fertility and quality naturally, without the use of synthetic fertilisers. Blog 0 3 min read