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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.
2021.12.10 | Knowledge exchange
European strategy for healthy soils and sustainable soil management
A key deliverable of the EU Biodiversity Strategy and the EU Green Deal was the release of a new EU soil strategy on the 17th of November 2021. According to the EU Soil Strategy for 2030, protection, sustainable use and restoration of soil must become the new normal. Urgent action and a legislative proposal on soil health, increased research and…
2021.12.09 | Knowledge exchange
Sustainable soil management connects with digitalization and circular economy in new business models in Finland
Finish companies provide digital and innovative approaches to sustainable soil management. Cloud computing, digitalization and circular economy shape sustainable agricultural soil management in Finland.
Future events
- Fri 10 Dec
- 09:00-15:00 | Online Workshop
Internal online workshop: Conducting a meta-analysis in soil science
The workshop offers lectures, demonstration of different tools helping to deal with missing data and practical exercises.