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Transformative Living Labs for Soil Health: Advancing Regenerative and Conservation Agriculture Across Europe

Project description

Healthy soils from the ground up

Soil health is key to sustainable food systems, but Europe’s soils are under threat. In this context, the EU-funded TRAILS4SOIL project is co-creating five living labs across nine countries, covering 100 test sites and 11 lighthouse farms. By uniting farmers, researchers, and communities, the project promotes regenerative and conservation agriculture practices (ReCAP) to restore and protect soil. Its multi-actor approach blends science, policy, and local know-how to develop practical guidelines and tailored solutions for land managers. With 22 partners from universities, research centres, and farmer associations, TRAILS4SOIL combines innovation and tradition to foster soil resilience. The project’s mission is to support the EU’s goal of a healthier, more resilient agri-food system.

Objective

TRAILS4SOIL will co-create 5 Living Labs (LLs) across 9 European countries, encompassing 100 experimentation sites including 11 lighthouses. This initiative aims to address the urgent need for sustainable soil management in Europe by fostering stakeholder collaboration and overcoming barriers to the widespread implementation of better soil management farming systems.

The project will develop pathways for implementing economic, policy, technical, and social measures to drive the transition towards a resilient and sustainable agri-food system grounded on healthy soils. Through innovative and participatory research in diverse agroecosystems, TRAILS4SOIL will demonstrate the potential of Regenerative and Conservation Agriculture Practices (ReCAP) to achieve the objectives of the EU Soil Mission.

By actively engaging local communities in a multi-actor approach process TRAILS4SOIL will provide tailored scientific knowledge and technical guidelines, that will inspire and empower farmers and other stakeholders to promote sustainable land management improving soil health.

The interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary expertise of the consortium, which includes 22 partners among universities, research centres and farmer associations, will ensure the achievement of the proposed objective. TRAILS4SOIL will advance the understanding of soil health by integrating cutting-edge technologies to facilitate the widespread adoption of sustainable soil management solutions.

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(opens in new window) HORIZON-MISS-2024-SOIL-01

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Coordinator

UNIVERSIDAD DE CORDOBA
Net EU contribution

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€ 1 383 797,50
Address
AVENIDA DE MEDINA AZAHARA 5
14005 CORDOBA
Spain

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Region
Sur Andalucía Córdoba
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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€ 1 403 797,50

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