Voices from the ground – Episode 1
In this first episode, we take it slow and keep things simple: an introduction to the podcast. SOILCRATES is a project that delivers tangible change to soil health through Living Labs across Europe. However, for many people, SOILCRATES can feel abstract and unfamiliar, even confusing. What does this change actually [...]
SOILCRATES joint co-creation session held at Doon Social Farm
Last month, the SOILCRATES Ireland project held a joint co-creation session at Doon Social Farm, joined by over 40 participants including farmers from across Clare, Limerick and Tipperary. Talks featured Dr Lena Madden, who spoke about the SOILCRATES EU initiative and other funded farm soil health funded projects; presentations from [...]
AGRETAIN Project Gains Momentum at SOILCRATES Co-Creation Event
TUS SDRI hosted a dynamic workshop at Doon Social Farm, promoting the AGRETAIN Project as part of a SOILCRATES co-creation event. The session brought together practitioners and local actors to explore practical tools and collaborative models that support more resilient and sustainable market-gardening systems. Key highlights from the workshop Participants [...]
SOILCRATES at CrossMED 2025: Advancing Soil Living Labs in the Mediterranean
From 9–11 December, SOILCRATES research was represented at the Landscapes Across the Mediterranean (CrossMED) – 3rd Edition conference, hosted by Universidad de Granada in collaboration with IEREK Conferences. The event brought together researchers and practitioners working at the intersection of landscape, sustainability, and territorial planning across the Mediterranean region. Research [...]
SOILCRATES Featured at the National Soil Summit 2026
SOILCRATES was given the stage during the National Soil Summit held on 4 February 2026 in 's-Hertogenbosch, contributing to a lively sub-session centred on collaboration and co-creation in soil management. The session combined presentations, discussion, and interactive engagement, offering participants a practical look at how SOILCRATES Living Labs operate at [...]
SOILCRATES Announces Selected Pilot Projects for €1.6 Million Soil Health Funding Call Across Europe
SOILCRATES has selected the first wave of farm-based pilot projects supported through its Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) programme, advancing practical soil health innovation across Europe. Projects have been chosen in France, Ireland, the Netherlands and Spain and will be implemented within the project’s four Living Labs. These pilots [...]
Granada Tierra Viva Co-Creation Session Hosted by the Medialab UGR
The Medialab UGR at the Universidad de Granada hosted a new co-creation session of Granada Tierra Viva, organised within the framework of the SOILCRATES project. The meeting brought together individuals interested in the current funding call and created a collaborative space for practical support, knowledge exchange, and collective reflection on [...]
