Ecological Interaction

We are thrilled to announce the successful kick-off meeting for the LivingSoiLL project, held from June 25 to 27, 2024, at the Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD) in Vila Real, Portugal. 🌱 This event marked the official launch of our collaborative efforts to enhance soil health in Europe, bringing together approximately 100 participants. LivingSoiLL project (Healthy Soil to Permanent Crops Living Labs) aims to address soil health promotion by establishing five Living Labs (LLs) in Portugal, France, Spain, Italy, and Poland. These LLs will focus on permanent crops such as vineyards, olive groves, chestnuts, hazelnuts, and apple orchards. During the kick-off meeting, participants visited experimental sites Quinta do Bomfim, from our partners Symington Family Estates, Vinhos, S.A. and Fundação Casa de Mateus. These visits fostered knowledge exchange, setting a strong foundation for our future activities. Supported by a diverse consortium of dedicated partners, LivingSoiLL aims to merge scientific knowledge with practical farmer experience, generating significant policy recommendations and contributing to the European Green Deal's objectives. Stay tuned for more updates on our journey towards healthier soils!   #LivingSoiLL #SoilHealth #SustainableAgriculture #SoilManagement #EuropeanGreenDeal #Collaboration #Innovation #Agriculture #EnvironmentalSustainability #missionsoil

📊Highlights from the 2nd PUSH Open Call! The 2nd PUSH OC gathered a lot of interest! 🎯 90 applicants from 22 countries applied with their #drone-based solutions aimed to address agricultural or rural challenges. Take a look at the latest stats 👉 https://rb.gy/rrgkzi Stay tuned for the results in the coming weeks! #HorizonEurope #ResearchImpactEU

🌟🌾 Event Recap: Exploring the Future of Agricultural Innovation 🌾🌟 In collaboration with Wikifarmer we explored new technologies from six top EU-funded research projects, aiming to leverage the agricultural sector's resilience to climate change and improve efficiency. 🌐 During the event, AgriBIT_H2020 proudly presented the project's results, showcasing innovative services for Precision Agriculture and introducing the visualization and community platform. This event brought together experts and enthusiasts to explore the future of farming technology from STELAR, Farmtopia, Robs4Crops, Smart Droplets, and ICAERUS EU Discover opportunities for collaboration and be a part of shaping the next era of agricultural innovation. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated on the latest advancements in agricultural technology! Thank you Giuseppe Vella and Piero Scrima for the amazing presentations! #AgricultureInnovation #ClimateChangeResilience #PrecisionAgriculture #EUResearch #AgriBIT #Wikifarmer #FutureOfFarming 🌱🚜✨ https://lnkd.in/dGCib7ss