soil Archives - SoildiverAgro

Joint workshop in Finland: “Possibilities of reduced tillage and diversification in cereal cultivation – methods, benefits and experiences”

27 February, 2024

SoildiverAgro finish partners LUKE are organizing a joint event with another project, LuovaMix, in which to present the outcomes and experiences about the SoildiverAgro’s boreal case studies cs14a and cs14b concerning the reduced tillage in wheat fields. The event is expected to initiate a lively discussion with farmers and stakeholders from the region about the strategy and main results. This LuovaMix & SoildiverAgro joint event will be held in on Thursday, April 4, 2024, from 10 am to 4 pm…

ESA Symposium on earth observation for soil protection and restoration

21 November, 2023

In the context of the EU soil strategy for 2030, ESA is committed to monitor and service the soil restauration requirements with the Earth observation means and technologies set in place, particularly through Copernicus. The ESA Symposium on Earth observation for soil protection and restoration will take place in Frascati, near Rome, on the 6th and 7th of March 2024. We would like to count with your expertise and contributions to the key discussion topics: EU Soil policy and Earth Observation: institutional implementation, research, industry,…

Regional Meeting of SoildiverAgro in Murcia

17 October, 2023

The SoildiverAgro project is excited to share the vibrant moments from the recent regional meeting that unfolded on October 9th, 2023, in Murcia, Spain. The meeting was organized by our esteemed partners from the Young Farmers Agrarian Association (ASAJA) Region of Murcia, and coordinated by the Technical University of Cartagena. A Gathering of Minds: The event brought together passionate individuals from the SoildiverAgro family, representing diverse backgrounds and expertise. Our shared commitment to sustainable agriculture was palpable in every conversation.…

SoildiverAgro heading for USA

17 October, 2023

Our partner UPCT is going to represent SoildiverAgro at the ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting in Saint Louis, USA, from October 29th to November 1st. Raul Zornoza will be presenting two groundbreaking papers: Oral Presentation. “Soil and Climatic Characteristics Along with Farming System Are Shaping Bacterial and Fungal Communities in European Cereal Fields.” Session date/time: October 30, 2023, from 7:55 AM to 12:00 PM. Be there to witness Raul’s insights into how soil and climate, combined with farming systems,…

Tillage Workshop in Finland

22 September, 2023

We are delighted to share the exciting highlights from the regional demonstration workshop held at Tyynelä Farm in Joutseno, Finland, on Wednesday, September 13th, 2023. Organized by SoildiverAgro partners Tyynelä Farm and Luke, the workshop delved into the vital topic of tillage practices and their impact on soil structure and earthworm populations in boreal environments. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those who joined us for this informative and productive event. Minimum vs inversion tillage in wheat fields: Unveiling…

Aeromycological Insights: Unveiling the World of Cereal Crop Pathogens

22 September, 2023

In the new scientific paper supported by SoildiverAgro, researchers from the Department of Plant Biology and Soil Sciences at the University of Vigo, Spain, and the Department of Microbiology and Virology at the University of Habana, Cuba, dive deep into the world of aeromycological studies in cereal crops. These studies are crucial in understanding the temporal variation of plant pathogens affecting crops like corn, wheat, rice or oats. Moreover, they help determine the best times to apply fungicides, a critical…

Field trip for the case study about intensive vs. extensive vs. vegetable organic farming

1 August, 2023

Proefstation voor de Groenteteelt (PSKW) organizes a free field visit to their SDA trial in Muilshoek 1, Sint-Katelijne-Waver (Belgium) on august 10th with the support of Vlaanderen, Belorta, CCBT and agentschap innoveren & ondernemen. The visit is divided in two parts: the first one, aimed at PSKW members, will take place from 15h to 15h45 and aims to discuss about dealing with white and green zucchini variety tests, Zucchini early crop fertilization, artichoke variety test, and celery drought/black heart trial.The…

IPPN is offering travel support grants for the GSBC2023

28 February, 2023

The Root Phenotyping Working Group of the International Plant Phenotyping Network (IPPN) is now offering Travel support grants (2 grants, up to 500 EUR each) to early career researchers participating in the Global Soil Biodiversity Conference (Dublin, March 13th-15th 2023). Travel Grant Applications are due by March 8th to: Saoirse Tracy, Vice Chair of the Root Phenotyping Working Group, IPPN saoirse.tracy@ucd.ie. Criteria: · Early career researchers (within PhD or 5 full time years from PhD completion) · Confirmed participation with a…

Visit to Kilpiä farm in Finland!

2 December, 2022

Owners of the Kilpiä farm and Luke organized a visit to the Case Study 14a (Contrasting continuous plant cover with inversion tillage in wheat fields) demo site in Pusula Finland on the 24th of November. This can be marked as a new regional meeting of the Boreal region. The project members who assisted enjoyed the demonstrations on how the soil looks like after the 3 years of conventional tillage and reduced tillage. Also, they were able to discuss the future…