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SoildiverAgro at a Training Session for Regional Growers in Belgium

17 detsember, 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 the XII Soil Science Days 2025

12 detsember, 2024

SoildiverAgro is pleased to announce the participation of Dr. Krista Peltoniemi, Senior Scientist and SoildiverAgro Boreal Coordinator, in the XII Soil Science Days 2025. This prestigious event, organized by the Finnish Society of Soil Sciences, will take place in Helsinki on January 6th and 7th at Tieteiden Talo. The meeting will bring together researchers, teachers, students, entrepreneurs, and experts from across Finland to explore cutting-edge research and trends in soil science. This year, Soil Science Days 2025 will have a…

SoildiverAgro At “Suelos Vivos” For World Soil Day Celebration

10 detsember, 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…

Boreal Region Training Course: Cultivating Young Environmental Champions

2 september, 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 juuli, 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…