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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…

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 “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,…

Fostering Sustainable Potato Production – A Collaborative European Approach

28 November, 2024

SoildiverAgro has just published a new article focus on fostering sustainable potato production. This collaborative research delves into the agronomic challenges faced by potato growers across Europe and the need for more sustainable farming practices. The study focuses on identifying critical agri-environmental challenges and exploring sustainable strategies to reduce the reliance on external inputs like pesticides and fertilizers. A survey conducted with 203 potato stakeholders across six European pedoclimatic areas provided valuable insights into the problems growers face, their priorities…

Solanum Sisymbriifolium’s Effectiveness in Combating Potato Cyst Nematode

27 November, 2024

SoildiverAgro has just published a new study titled “Development and Effectivity of Solanum sisymbriifolium Against Potato Cyst Nematode Under Field Conditions in Soils from the Southern Atlantic Area.”. The research, led by experts Antía Gómez-Armesto, Laura Meno, Servando Álvarez-Pousa, and David Fernández-Calviño, delves into innovative strategies for sustainable agriculture. Potato cyst nematodes (PCNs), a notorious pest affecting global potato yields, are commonly managed with chemical nematicides. However, this study explores a promising alternative: the use of Solanum sisymbriifolium as a biopesticide.…

David Calviño, our project coordinator at the European Mission Soil Week in Brussels

14 November, 2024

The  European Mission Soil Week  is an annual event aimed at promoting the Horizon Europe Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’ (Mission Soil) raising awareness about the importance of soil health, and driving action to protect and restore our soils. This year’s European Mission Soil Week, organised by the European Commission, is being held from 12 to 13 November  in  Brussels, Belgium. To kick off this special event on November 12th, David Calviño, SoildiverAgro project coordinator, was invited to speak in…