Towards climate-smart sustainable management of agricultural soils
EJP SOIL December 2021 Newsletter - Latest news and videos
News
2022.01.05 | Talent development
Computer Scientist - Vacant position
Deadline for application 27th January 2022.
2021.12.10 | Research news
Innovative soil management practices across Europe
Documentation of innovative soil management practices in Europe will provide information on regional and local practices and conditions. Online interactive maps, description, data and graphic will be accessble to the public.
2021.12.10 | Research news
Under what conditions will carbon sequestration benefit agroecosystem services?
By enhancing carbon sequestration in soils, agricultural management practices improve agroecosystem services, such as soil quality and biodiversity. However, soil carbon sequestration comes at a cost of other services. A ranked list of climate-zone indicators will increase the predictability of the magnitude of the trade-offs in agricultural soils.
2021.12.10 | Research news
Strategies for connected landscape elements to reduce water erosion
Modelling and scaling can help us understand how fields, rivers and streets are connected. This insight can help reduce damages from water erosion impacts and provide recommendations for improved mitigation strategies.
2021.12.10 | Research news
New research focus on soil resilience and on reducing vulnerability to climate change
10 new EJP SOIL funded research projects will focus on agricultural ecosystem services, above and below ground. The objective is to improve soil health, soil carbon sequestration and reduce the effects of climate change on agricultural production.
Future events
- Mon 14 Feb
- 09:00-14:00 | Online Advanced Course
RECENT TRENDS IN CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE IN MEDITERRANEAN ENVIRONMENTS
This interactive course will address recent trends, advances and innovations in CA research and practice, and the major concerns that farmers face in the adoption of CA, including the limited knowledge sharing and technical assistance. - Wed 06 Apr
- 09:00-16:00 | Wageningen, The Nederlands
EJP SOIL Course: Guiding national soil information providers towards INSPIRE compliance
INSPIRE compliant: What is that? How do you make your data INSPIRE compliant? Location: Wageningen, NL. Deadline for applications: 1st of March 2022 - Mon 23 May
- 09:00-17:00 | Bonn
Living Planet Symposium 2022 in Bonn
An open session on soil mapping/monitoring is organized, titled: A3.02 Towards a space-based Earth Observation Soil Monitoring System. - Sun 31 Jul
- 09:00-17:00 | Glasgow
SOIL SCIENCE CROSSING BOUNDARIES, CHANGING SOCIETY - Call for ABSTRACTS
Abstract submissions are invited for the Interdivisional sessions, the Divisional scientific sessions, and the Working Group sessions. The deadline for abstract submissions is 5pm on 30th November 2021.