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5th Edition of the LUKE & URCA Scientific Webinar Series on Microbial Communities

13 tammikuun, 2025

The 5th edition of the LUKE & URCA Scientific Webinar Series will take place on January 16th, 2025, from 13:00 to 16:15 (CET). This year’s theme is ”Microbial Communities”, a topic that will explore the important role of soil microbes and their impact on agricultural ecosystems.The webinar is organized by our partners from the boreal region LUKE (Natural Resources Institute Finland) with the colaboration of URCA (University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne). The event will be hosted on Microsoft Teams, and researchers, farmers,…

SoildiverAgro Technology Recognized in Recent Scientific Publication

27 joulukuun, 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…

New SoildiverAgro Agricultural Events in Estonia

18 joulukuun, 2024

We are pleased to announce SoildiverAgro’s latest updates in the Nemoral Region. This December, the results of the SoildiverAgro project were presented at two prominent agricultural events in Estonia, showcasing the project’s contribution to advancing soil biodiversity and sustainable farming practices. Both events featured our partner, MTÜPK, who represented SoildiverAgro. On December 5th, at the XV Soil Day hosted by the Estonian University of Life Sciences, over 100 leading soil experts, researchers, and practitioners gathered to discuss the latest developments…

SoildiverAgro at a Training Session for Regional Growers in Belgium

17 joulukuun, 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 joulukuun, 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 joulukuun, 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 marraskuun, 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 marraskuun, 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 marraskuun, 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 marraskuun, 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.…