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SoildiverAgro Joins the SOILGUARD Event: “From Soil Science to Policy” at the Forum for the Future of Agriculture

26 March, 2025

SoildiverAgro will be participating in the upcoming SOILGUARD event “From Soil Science to Policy: harnessing the Biodiversity Beneath Our Feet for a Climate-Resilient Future” on March 31, 2025, hosted at the Forum for the Future of Agriculture in Brussels. This prestigious event will bring together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders from across the EU to explore the critical role of soil biodiversity in sustainable land management. At this conference, we’ll be showcasing our ongoing innovative research. Our team will be present…

SoildiverAgro Featured in La Voz de Galicia

19 March, 2025

We are pleased to share that La Voz de Galicia, one of Spain’s leading newspapers in the Lusitanean Region, has featured SoildiverAgro in an article published on March 18th. This recognition highlights the growing impact of our work on sustainable agriculture and soil biodiversity. As part of the article, our project coordinator, David Fernández Calviño, shared insights into SoildiverAgro’s mission and groundbreaking discoveries. One of the most promising findings discussed is the potential use of a specific plant to reduce…

SoildiverAgro at the Organic Agriculture National Conference in Murcia (Spain)

7 March, 2025

The 2nd Spanish National Conference on Organic Agriculture was held at the Polytechnic University of Cartagena (UPCT) in Murcia, Spain, on February 25-26, 2025. Organized by the Council of Organic Agriculture of the Region of Murcia (CAERM), the event brought together researchers, agricultural professionals, government agencies, organic businesses, and technology experts to discuss key challenges in the sector, as well as to review and share updates on relevant regulations. During the event, SoildiverAgro participated in the oral communication panels, where…

Workshop for the final results of Case Studies 6 and 7 from the Atlantic Central Region

6 February, 2025

The SoildiverAgro partners, Inagro and EV-ILVO, from the Atlantic Central region, are holding their final workshop on February 10th. This event will present the results of case studies 6 and 7 to regional stakeholders. The program and the subscription form is available at Winterbijeenkomst over bemesting en bodemvruchtbaarheid in bio | Inagro . The workshop will cover the importance of chemical, physical, and biological quality of the soil, along with the field’s pre-history. Participants can engage in discussions through poster presentations with…

SoildiverAgro Technology Recognized in Recent Scientific Publication

27 December, 2024

SoildiverAgro has been prominently featured in a recent scientific publication. The paper highlights the application of one of the core technologies developed within SoildiverAgro WP4 in the context of a related initiative, Greenresilient. An important tool optimized during the SoildiverAgro project to characterize soil nematode communities and assess soil health conditions was applied to data from Greenresilient, a related project. This application underscores the utility and significance of our technological advancements in the field of soil health and highlights the…

SoildiverAgro at a Training Session for Regional Growers in Belgium

17 December, 2024

Sander Fleerakkers from Proefstation voor de Groenteteelt, a key partner of SoildiverAgro, delivered a training session to 58 regional growers, on December 4th in Belgium. The focus of the session was on cover crops and their interaction with soil life, providing valuable insights into the role of cover crops in enhancing soil health. During the training, key results from SoildiverAgro’s ongoing research were shared, highlighting the significant impact of cover crops on soil ecosystems and biodiversity. These findings further demonstrate…

SoildiverAgro At “Suelos Vivos” For World Soil Day Celebration

10 December, 2024

Last Thursday, SoildiverAgro was pleased to participate in “Suelos Vivos: European Innovation to Transform Galicia”. This regionalnevent held in honour of the World Soil Day, was successfully organized by FEUGA on December 5th in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia. With over 50 participants the event aimed at raising awareness about the importance of soil quality preservation and showcasing the latest innovative practices, with a special focus on their application in Galicia. During the event, experts from Galicia’s three public universities presented…

Soil and Climatic Characteristics Shape Fungal Communities in European Wheat Fields

28 November, 2024

Another study titled “Soil and Climatic Characteristics and Farming System Shape Fungal Communities in European Wheat Fields.” has been published. This collaborative research developed by some of our country leaders among the different regions, examines the role of soil fungi in wheat farming across Europe through the study of 188 wheat fields across nine European pedoclimatic zones comparing both conventional and organic farming systems. It highlights how soil fungi, which play a pivotal role in decomposing plant residues and enhancing…

Wheat field earthworms under divergent farming systems across a European climate gradient

28 November, 2024

SoildiverAgro has published a new scientific article titled “Farming Systems and Climate Gradients: Understanding the Impact on Earthworm Communities in European Agricultural Soils“. The study, recently published in Ecological Applications (2024), provides valuable insights into how farming systems influence earthworm communities across diverse climatic gradients in Europe. Conducted across nine pedo-climatic zones—from the Mediterranean to Boreal regions—the research investigates the effects of both conventional and organic farming on earthworm communities in wheat fields. The study also explores how climate conditions,…