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SoildiverAgro and CORDIS have jointly published a Results in Brief article „Enhancing soil biodiversity improves crop yield, sustainability and profitability“. This article is part of the CORDIS Results Pack titled “Microbial Blueprints for Bioeconomy”, which highlights innovative EU-funded research focused on the potential of microorganisms to advance sustainability and the bioeconomy. The article is available in six different languages and can also be accessed via the Scientific Articles section of the ToolBox Kit on the SoildiverAgro website and on SoildiverAgro…
After six years of intensive collaboration and research, the SoildiverAgro project has officially concluded. While the project’s activities have come to an end, its legacy continues through a wide variety of results, tools, and resources designed to support a more sustainable and profitable farming systems. SoildiverAgro brought together farmers, researchers, and stakeholders from across Europe to explore how soil biodiversity can drive innovation in agriculture and improve soil health. Through 15 case studies conducted across six diverse pedoclimatic regions (Nemoral,…
Last week, SoildiverAgro held its final event at the Parador de Santo Estevo Ribas de Sil (Ourense, Galicia) from May 13th to 15th. This special occasion brought together all project partners from different countries for a three-day programme filled with presentations, discussions, field visits, and collaborative activities. Tuesday, May 13th The event began at the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Vigo with a special welcome from our coordinator, David Fernández Calviño. This was followed by presentations from the…
The SoildiverAgro project is approaching its final event, scheduled for May 13–15, 2025. The event will take place at the Monastery of Santo Estevo de Ribas de Sil (Ourense, Galicia), bringing together all project partners from across the regions where the soil management practices of the project have been tested (Lusitanean, Mediterranean, Atlantic Central, Nemoral, Boreal, and Continental). This three-day event will serve as a comprehensive review of the project’s outcomes. Leaders of all work packages will present their conclusions,…
On April 30th, SoildiverAgro participated in a joint event with AGROSUS at Finca Antela (Deputación de Ourense) in Sandiás, Limia. This collaborative field day, which gather 16 farmers and stakeholders, aimed to share practical results from both projects and bring innovative tools and techniques closer to farmers, supporting the shift toward more sustainable, affordable, and profitable agriculture. SoildiverAgro showcased the benefits of introducing legumes into crop rotations through a guided tour of experimental plots focused on crop diversity. The team…
The SoildiverAgro project has launched a stakeholder survey to collect feedback on the policy recommendations developed throughout the project and to better understand how the project is perceived by its community and stakeholders. The survey aims to evaluate stakeholder perspectives on the relevance, feasibility, and potential impact of these policy recommendations in each participating region. In addition, it seeks to gather insights into how the SoildiverAgro project is viewed in terms of its goals, activities, and overall contribution to sustainable…
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…
The final workshop of the Atlantic Central Region brought together around 80 regional stakeholders in central Flanders (Belgium) on February 10th to present the results of SoildiverAgro Case Studies 6 and 7. The event was organized by our partners Inagro and EV-ILVO. The session titled „Fertilization and Soil Fertility in Organic Farming,“ aimed to provide practical tools for better managing soil processes. The study day featured presentations and interactive discussions based on the results from the demonstration project „Organic Fertilization…
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…
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…