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2021.04.02 | Research news
First external Call (pre-announcement)
The objective is to foster nature-based and novel-technology agricultural soil management practices in order to overcome mono and conservative farming towards sustainable production and environmental protection.
2021.04.01 | Research news
Second EJP SOIL Internal Call - OPEN
The overall objective to fill research and development gaps identified by the “Roadmap for the European Joint Program SOIL” and the annual work program of the EJP SOIL for year two.
2021.04.01 | Research news
Visiting Scientist Support - 1st Call
Strengthening scientific capacities and cooperation across Europe by building human and institutional capacity in soil science education and training in short and medium term, including training of young soil scientists.
2021.03.29 | Education news
Visiting scientists support - 1st Call (pre-announcement)
Strengthening institutional partnerships and networking to advance scientific joint work on climate-smart agricultural soil.
2021.03.04 |
Survey on soil science in higher education shows desire for stronger cross European collaboration
The EU has realized the importance of strengthening research and capacity in soil science to meet both global and local challenges in sustainable and climate smart soil management. However, only 10% of higher education institutes have dedicated soil science departments. Building the human capacity will therefore be critical.
2021.03.04 |
Next generation of soil scientists in Switzerland – recognizing challenges and finding solutions
Nurturing a hands-on approach to find practical solutions to current soil challenges. Given the growing realization of the importance of soils, soil science education in Europe is steadily growing and becoming a stand-alone science.
2021.03.04 |
The role of education in sustainable soil management in Turkey
Raising awareness through training and education is crucial to achieving sustainable soil management. If measures, actions and plans are not based on sound education, success cannot be achieved for sustainable soil and land management.
2021.03.04 |
Agricultural soil challenges in Spain: overcoming existing barriers for the implementation of sustainable practices
Spain has a great diversity of agricultural soils due to large variations in climate, geology, land uses, and crops. Soil loss is of particular concern in most of its territory, along with N-related pollution caused by inadequate farming procedures. Several sustainable practices have been proposed to tackle those challenges and public policies may…
2021.03.04 |
The value of engaging students in soil research is underestimated
Engaging students in research projects strengthens the link between the sector and education, changes the project dynamics and provides the opportunity to update the educational system.
2021.03.04 |
Visiting GRAND FARM - Witnessing how crucial soil is for our survival
GRAND FARM makes use of the environment and co-exists with owls, earthworms and trees. An organic farm, contributing to finding of solutions and sharing of results and experiences while improving the supply of healthy food and the protection of soils. By: Isabella Gehken and Dean Jordanski, summer interns at the Institute of Soil Research, BOKU,…
Future events
- Tue 13 Apr
- 09:00-17:00 | Online event
EIP-AGRI seminar: Healthy soils for Europe: sustainable management through knowledge and practice
This interactive event is dedicated to exchanging practical solutions to soil health problems and discussing what needs to be done for farms to take them up. - Fri 23 Apr
- 11:00-13:00 | Webinar
SOMMIT webinar: Agriculture, Forests and other land use (AFOLU) GHG inventory: soil’s carbon stock changes and non-CO2 emissions - Mon 23 Aug
- 09:00-17:00 | Online
Eurosoil 2021: Connecting people and soil
It’s time to start spreading the word - early bird registrations and late breaking contribution submissions for #Eurosoil2021 are open! Join us for this virtual collaborative journey in Connecting People and Soil online in 2021 as we share research globally and maximise opportunities for interaction and networking.