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SoildiverAgro Featured in New EU CORDIS Results Pack on Nature-Based Solutions in Agriculture

27 ledna, 2026

The European Research Executive Agency (REA) has published a new CORDIS Results Pack, titled “Enabling nature-based solutions in sustainable agriculture.” The publication highlights 12 innovative EU-funded projects that are developing nature-based solutions to support more sustainable agri-food systems. SoildiverAgro is among the featured projects. Available through the Publications Office of the European Union, the results pack showcases how EU-funded research is translating nature-based solutions into practical tools for farmers. These initiatives aim to enhance biodiversity, strengthen climate resilience, and improve…

SoildiverAgro Featured in CORDIS Results Pack on Microbial Blueprints for Bioeconomy

30 července, 2025

By Laura

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…

SoildiverAgro Project Comes to an End But Its Legacy Lives On

14 července, 2025

By Laura

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,…

SoildiverAgro Final Event: results, collaboration, and future perspectives

20 května, 2025

By Tamara Rodríguez

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…

SoildiverAgro hosts its Final Event Next Week

7 května, 2025

By Tamara Rodríguez

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,…

SoildiverAgro and AGROSUS Join Forces for a Field Day in the Lusitanean Region

5 května, 2025

By Tamara Rodríguez

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…

Soil and Climatic Characteristics Shape Fungal Communities in European Wheat Fields

28 listopadu, 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 listopadu, 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 listopadu, 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 listopadu, 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 listopadu, 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…

Boreal Region Training Course: Cultivating Young Environmental Champions

2 září, 2024

On August 30th, 2024, one of our partners, the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) along with Elonkierto Exhibition Park jointly organized a one-day training course in Jokioinen as part of Children’s Science Weeks at the Boreal Region. Targeted at children under 12, the free event attracted around 250 participants. The course emphasized the critical role of soil animals, particularly earthworms, in ecosystems. Led by experts from Luke, children engaged in hands-on activities to learn how to identify and investigate these…

Technological Innovations and New Findings in Soil Biota Unveiled at Maamess 2024: Insights from the SoildiverAgro Project

16 července, 2024

Tartu, Estonia – April 18, 2024 The Maamess 2024 expo, a cornerstone event for the agriculture, forestry, gardening, and food industries, drew significant international attention with 462 exhibitors from 9 countries and an impressive turnout of approximately 40,000 visitors. During this time, Tartu became a hub of rural economy expertise as Maamess 2024 brought together innovators and professionals to showcase their advancements. On the 18th of April, Roosi Soosaar from the Soil Innovation Cluster disseminated crucial results from the Horizon2020…

SoildiverAgro Training Course in the Mediterranean Region

3 července, 2024

Delighted to share with all of you some pictures of the training course developed by SoildiverAgro partners UPCT in the Mediterranean region (February 2024). The course was part of the activities developed within the framework of the SoildiverAgro Regional Communities, under the Mediterranean South case study. Check out other related events within our Community of Practitioners and interactions with relevant stakeholders: field days, discussion groups, meetings at regional level. Engage with our Community and put yourself on the map! to learn…

SoildiverAgro 2024 General Assembly Held in Tartu, Estonia

31 května, 2024

The SoildiverAgro 2024 General Assembly took place in Tartu, Estonia, on May 28th and 29th, marking a significant milestone as the project enters its final year. This five-year initiative has shown substantial progress, and the assembly served as a platform to consolidate final conclusions and outline forthcoming steps. The event began on Tuesday morning, with leaders of various Work Packages (WPs) providing both general and specific updates on their progress. Notably, WP 3, 4, and 5 are nearing completion, with…

Reaching another milestone, SoildiverAgro partners will meet in the Estonian city of Tartu on 28-29 May for the annual General Assembly.

SoildiverAgro Partners meet in Estonia for the General Assembly

27 května, 2024

Reaching another milestone, SoildiverAgro partners will meet in the Estonian city of Tartu on 28-29 May for the annual General Assembly. This meeting will provide the environment for partners to review their progress over the last year and outline the next steps. Day 1 Highlights Key items from first day agenda include A conference on Rural Development and Biodiversity, hosted by the Juana de Vega Foundation. Interaction with other EU projects such as BIOservicES and SOB4ES. These collaborations will facilitate…

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