BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Soilcrates - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Soilcrates X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://soilcrates.eu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Soilcrates REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Paris BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260518T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260518T170000 DTSTAMP:20260620T085811 CREATED:20260512T122422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T135424Z UID:7910-1779118200-1779123600@soilcrates.eu SUMMARY:SOILCRATES-Ireland Governance Model Co-Creation Session DESCRIPTION:Join us in Limerick for the SOILCRATES-Ireland Governance Model Co-Creation Session\, facilitated by Technological University of the Shannon. \nThis collaborative event will bring together farmers\, researchers\, community representatives\, policymakers\, and local stakeholders to co-create the future governance model of the SOILCRATES EU Living Lab. \nThe session offers an opportunity to share ideas\, perspectives\, and local knowledge that will help ensure the SOILCRATES initiative reflects the needs and priorities of communities working towards sustainable soil management and resilient rural futures. \nYour voice and perspective matter. đŸŒ± \nEvent Details\nDate: 18 May 2026Time: 3:30 PMLocation: LSAD TUS George’s Quay \nWho Should Attend?\n\nFarmers and land managers\nResearchers and academics\nCommunity organisations\nEnvironmental stakeholders\nPolicymakers and regional development actors\nAnyone interested in sustainable soil and rural innovation\n\nRegister\nTo learn more and register for the event\, please visit: www.ballyhouradevelopment.com/Event/soilcrates-governance-model-co-creation-session URL:https://soilcrates.eu/event/soilcrates-ireland-governance-model-co-creation-session/ CATEGORIES:Irish Living Lab ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://soilcrates.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SOILCRATES-Co-creation-website.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260513T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260513T213000 DTSTAMP:20260620T085811 CREATED:20260507T144011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T141629Z UID:7902-1778698800-1778707800@soilcrates.eu SUMMARY:SPNA Soil Management for Water Quality knowledge meeting DESCRIPTION:Invitation to the SPNA Soil Management for Water Quality knowledge meeting \nOn Wednesday 13 May\, from 19.00-21.30 hrs\, we will organise the next SOILCRATES EU Living Lab meeting on the role of soil management for water quality\, for healthy surface and groundwater. This meeting will take place at SPNA agroresearch Ebelsheerd\, Hoofdweg 26\, Nieuw Beerta. \nThe substantive theme will be explored in depth by Peter van der Maas\, lecturer in Sustainable Water Systems at Van Hall Larenstein (Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences )\, there will be room for questions and in-depth discussion. Afterwards\, we will talk further with Erica Mosch\, researcher Water & CoPSEL (VHL)\, about what binds us in this Living Lab\, what goals would you like to achieve with this Living Lab and what do we share as a group? And what will be our message to the outside world (including governments\, chain parties and Northerners)? \nFinally\, the Living Lab is intended as a learning platform\, by sharing mutual experiences\, but also by using practical pilot trials. The pilot experiments have now been started for this purpose\, and we want to continue with this. We are in talks with various parties to get follow-up funding for new pilot initiatives. If you have ideas or wishes to improve soil health on your farm or in your environment\, bring them to the table here so that we can take them on board and help you achieve them. If you have done experiments that you want to share\, you are also welcome to tell your story\, no matter how big or small. \nYou can register via the following link:\nhttps://lnkd.in/eT63kxEZ URL:https://soilcrates.eu/event/spna-soil-management-for-water-quality-knowledge-meeting/ CATEGORIES:NL Living Lab ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://soilcrates.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1778160482761.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260512T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260512T130000 DTSTAMP:20260620T085811 CREATED:20260420T131713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T142228Z UID:7398-1778580000-1778590800@soilcrates.eu SUMMARY:Conference in the Provincial Council on the organization of Granada Tierra Viva DESCRIPTION:After months of intensive work\, the living lab of Granada Tierra Viva SOILCRATES EU enters a new key phase. \nThe Provincial Council of Granada and the University of Granada call on the Living Lab community to a day of collective work to continue consolidating this innovation ecosystem focused on improving soils\, sustainable agriculture\, responsible production and marketing and the revitalization of the territory. \n🗓 May 12\n🕙 10:00–13:00\n📍 Assembly Hall\, CIE Building\, DiputaciĂłn de Granada \nDuring the session\, the current status of the Living Lab will be shared\, its organizational mechanisms will be discussed\, challenges\, needs and opportunities will be identified\, and participatory work will be done on the construction of a collective roadmap. \nFor more information: https://lnkd.in/eUNXxSf6 URL:https://soilcrates.eu/event/conference-in-the-provincial-council-on-the-organization-of-granada-tierra-viva/ CATEGORIES:Granada Tierra Viva ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://soilcrates.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/centro-diputacion-cie-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507 DTSTAMP:20260620T085811 CREATED:20260504T121103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T121103Z UID:7873-1778025600-1778111999@soilcrates.eu SUMMARY:SOIL-VITIS: first demonstration day on regenerative viticulture at the Living Lab Granada Tierra Viva DESCRIPTION:Granada Tierra Viva invites you to participate in the demonstration day “SOIL-VITIS: Innovation in Regenerative Viticulture” \, which will take place on May 6th\, from 10:00 to 12:30 \, at the Finca SeñorĂ­o de Nevada\, Granada . \nThis activity constitutes the first demonstration visit of a pilot project selected within the Living Lab Granada Tierra Viva \, within the framework of the European project SOILCRATES \, an initiative funded by the European Union aimed at promoting innovative practices for improving soil health and the transition towards more sustainable agricultural models. \nThe day will take place entirely in the field and will focus on the SOIL-VITIS pilot project \, which addresses the application of regenerative solutions in vineyards through three main lines of work: the management of pruning waste and plant covers \, the use of microbial inoculants and erosion control . \nThe project proposes a sustainable soil management model for Mediterranean vineyards based on the integration of cover crops\, the use of pruning waste\, and the inoculation of rhizosphere microorganisms. This strategy addresses the need to reduce the impact of traditional practices\, which are responsible for the loss of organic matter and biodiversity\, soil compaction\, and increased greenhouse gas emissions. \nDuring the visit\, attendees will be able to learn firsthand about different practices applied to the sustainable management of the vineyard\, including the chopping of pruning remains with specific machinery\, the comparison between plant covers and tillage\, the functioning of microbial inoculants in the soil and different strategies to reduce runoff\, improve infiltration and promote the retention of soil and nutrients. \nThis activity is aimed at farmers\, technicians\, researchers\, organizations in the agri-food sector\, and the general public interested in agricultural sustainability\, regenerative viticulture\, and improving soil health. There is no limit to the number of participants \, but prior registration is required to facilitate the organization of the event. \nDate: May 6th\nTime: 10:00–12:30 h\nLocation: Finca SeñorĂ­o de Nevada\, Granada\nFormat: Field demonstration day\nCapacity: Unlimited\nRegister here \nFor more information\, you can contact us by phone at 958 777 092 or by email at granadatierraviva@ugr.es \nFull program of the day\n  \n10:00 h | Reception\nWelcome and brief introduction of the project. \n10:30 a.m. | Management of pruning waste and plant cover\n. Speaker: Chema Concustell Niño\, Bodegas SeñorĂ­o de Nevada. \nContents: \n\nField demonstration: chopping pruning debris with the acquired machinery.\nPlant cover versus tillage: impact on the physical-chemical and microbiological conditions of the soil.\nPlant covers: comparison between sown and spontaneous covers\, pros and cons.\nSpecies of spontaneous plant cover as bioindicators of soil conditions.\n\n11:00 h | Microbial inoculants\nSpeaker: Mario Paniagua LĂłpez\, ZaidĂ­n Experimental Station-CSIC. \nContents: \n\nHow inoculants work in the soil.\nConditions necessary for its effectiveness.\nPractical application in vineyards.\n\n11:30 a.m. | Erosion control strategies\nSpeaker: Ana Romero Freire\, University of Granada\, Department of Soil Chemistry. \nContents: \n\nKeys to erosion control: how plant cover and pruning debris reduce runoff\, improve infiltration and promote soil and nutrient retention.\nBare soil versus covered soil: differences in physical-chemical properties\, structural stability\, water retention and fertilizers.\nMicro-erosion test using simulated rainfall: demonstration in a microcosm with soil samples from the test—bare\, covered\, and with pruning debris—applying acidified water to visualize runoff\, soil loss\, turbidity\, and changes in leachate pH. The demonstration will allow observation of how the covers help retain nutrients and prevent their loss through runoff and infiltration.\n\n12:00 pm | Debate and questions \n12:30 pm | End of the day URL:https://soilcrates.eu/event/soil-vitis-first-demonstration-day-on-regenerative-viticulture-at-the-living-lab-granada-tierra-viva/ CATEGORIES:Granada Tierra Viva END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260225T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260225T140000 DTSTAMP:20260620T085811 CREATED:20260210T105946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T105946Z UID:7164-1772010000-1772028000@soilcrates.eu SUMMARY:Workshop : building skills for a new Irish agri-food sector DESCRIPTION:TUS Thurles Campus is hosting a key stakeholder workshop with the Circular Bioeconomy Education Centre (CBEC) and the BioScaleUp project to address real skills challenges facing primary producers from these sectors. The workshop is planned as a co-creation exercise to identify skills and solutions that will enable primary producers to maximise economic value from bioresources now and in the future. \nThe aim is to co-create pilot education programmes with stakeholders that focuses on practical skills training and solutions that turn biological resources into real opportunities. \nWho should attend?\n‱ Farmers from all sectors (beef\, dairy\, sheep\, pig\, poultry\, fisheries\, tillage)\n‱ Foresters and other primary producers\n‱ Processors and SMEs\,\n‱ Farm advisors\,\n‱ Researchers\, and other stakeholders \n📍 Conference Centre\, TUS Thurles Campus\, Co. Tipperary\n🗓 25 February 2026\n⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (coffee & lunch included). \nWhat you’ll get\n✔ Practical tools to understand and utilise on-farm bio-resources\n✔ Water\, soil and veterinary health testing kits\n✔ One-to-one transferable consultation vouchers with TUS experts\n✔ Real examples\, useful resources and meaningful connections \nPlaces are limited. Please click here to register https://lnkd.in/dbnvz4Mh \nCBEC is funded by DAFM to develop a national roadmap for bioeconomy education. BioScaleUP project is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the EU Just Transition Fund Programme 2021-2027. CBEC and BioScale Up Projects are dedicated to developing skills in Irish Agri-food sectors with the aim of driving the adoption of innovative circular bio-based products\, projects\, policies\, and programmes. URL:https://soilcrates.eu/event/workshop-building-skills-for-a-new-irish-agri-food-sector/ CATEGORIES:Irish Living Lab ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://soilcrates.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SOILCRATES-Co-creation-website-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260114 DTSTAMP:20260620T085811 CREATED:20251212T140039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T171423Z UID:7032-1768262400-1768348799@soilcrates.eu SUMMARY:Proposal Preparation Workshop in Limerick\, Ireland DESCRIPTION:A Proposal Preparation Workshop will take place at  Deebert House Hotel\, Kilmallock\, Co. Limerick on the 13th of January at 8:00 pm. \nJoin us for hands-on workshop supporting applicants to the SOILCRATES grant call. This session will guide you through the application and budget forms\, clarify terms and conditions\, and help address any questions before submission. \nNeed Support? Applicants can book a 20-minute one-on-one meeting from 7:00 pm before the workshop. Book a session here. \nEvent Details: \n\n\nDate: Tuesday\, January 13th 2025 \n\n\nTime: 8:00 PM \n\n\nLocation: Deebert House Hotel\, Kilmallock\, Co. Limerick\, V35 KV62 \n\n\nMore info here. URL:https://soilcrates.eu/event/proposal-preparation-workshop-in-limerick-ireland/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://soilcrates.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/pexels-ir-solyanaya-197121-29691736-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251203T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251203T170000 DTSTAMP:20260620T085811 CREATED:20251127T152757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T152851Z UID:7025-1764766800-1764781200@soilcrates.eu SUMMARY:Shaping the Future of Soil Health Living Labs and Lighthouses in Europe DESCRIPTION:On the eve of World Soil Day\, SOILL-Startup will host a policy-focused conference designed to bridge EU-level ambitions with real-life insights from the first and second waves of Mission Soil Living Labs. The event will explore data needs\, enabling policy frameworks\, practical challenges\, early impacts\, and the pathways needed to secure long-term sustainability—turning experiences from the field into actionable recommendations for EU and national strategies under the Mission A Soil Deal for Europe. \nThis high-level gathering will bring together leading Mission Soil stakeholders to discuss how Soil Health Living Labs and Lighthouses can accelerate ecosystem restoration and soil health improvements across Europe. \nPanel: The Voice from the Ground: One Year into the Mission Soil Living Labs\nWe are proud to announce that Lena Madden\, Senior Research Fellow at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) – Midwest and Manager & Scientific Lead of the SOILCRATES Ireland Living Lab\,will represent our project on this key panel. \nDuring this session\, representatives from the first wave of Mission Soil Living Labs will share early insights from implementation what is working\, where challenges remain\, and the lessons shaping the next phases of the Mission. \nSpeakers include: \n\n\nIoannis Varvaris – Deputy Research Coordinator\, Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence; LL Manager\, Nemesis LL (Cyprus) \n\n\nJĂłzef Chojnicki – Professor\, GrĂłjec Living Lab – LivingSoiLL project \n\n\nLena Madden – Senior Research Fellow\, TUS; Manager & Scientific Lead\, SOILCRATES Ireland Living Lab \n\n\nMladen Almaliev – Professor\, Agricultural University – Plovdiv; Ambassador\, Bulgarian Viticultural Soil Health LL \n\n\nVasileios Takavakoglou – Senior Researcher\, Soil & Water Resources Institute “DIMITRA”; Ambassador\, AEGEAN Living Lab \n\n\nModerated by: \n\n\nSaskia Visser – Member of the Management Team\, Climate KIC; WP Leader\, SOILL \n\n\nJoin for a networking lunch at 13:00 CET and contribute to the conversation. The event is livestreamed for those who cannot attend in person. Deadline for in-person participation: Wednesday\, 26 November 2025 at 18:00 CET. URL:https://soilcrates.eu/event/shaping-the-future-of-soil-health-living-labs-and-lighthouses-in-europe/ LOCATION:Committee of the Regions\, Room VMA 21 (2nd floor)\, Rue Van Maerlant 2\, Brussels\, 1040\, Belgium CATEGORIES:EU Soils Project Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://soilcrates.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SOILL-Shaping-the-Future-of-Soil-Health.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251023T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251023T113000 DTSTAMP:20260620T085811 CREATED:20251021T155104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T160011Z UID:6962-1761213600-1761219000@soilcrates.eu SUMMARY:Webinar: Soil-Based Business Models DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to share the upcoming webinar hosted by BIOservicES and InBestSoil via the SoilCommunity Platform\, exploring how innovative business models can support the EU Soil Mission and advance the transition toward sustainable soil management. \n\nAbout the Event \nThis webinar will explore how innovative business models can contribute to the EU Soil Mission and support the transition to sustainable soil management. The session will bring together perspectives from research\, policy\, and Living Labs to discuss how soil-related business models are defined\, what drives or hinders their implementation\, and how they can be scaled in practice. \nSpeakers from the Joint Research Centre (European Commission) / EU Soil Observatory\, InBestSoil\, NovaSoil\, ISLANDR\, and SOILL/ENoLL projects will share insights from their work; touching on European policy frameworks\, methodological approaches\, ethical and institutional enablers\, and practical experiences from Living Labs and soil restoration initiatives. \nThe presentations will be followed by a moderated discussion and audience Q&A\, creating space to reflect on definitions\, methodologies\, and real-world examples of soil-based business models\, and to identify opportunities for collaboration and next steps. \nThe webinar will feature contributions from leading experts\, including:\n \n\nDr. Panos Panagos – Joint Research Centre / EU Soil Observatory (EUSO)\nDr. Liza Wood – University of Exeter / InBestSoil\nDr. Fabio Bartolini – University of Ferrara / NovaSoil\nDr. Paul Drenning – Chalmers University of Technology / ISLANDR\nGiulia Campodonico – ENoLL / SOILL\n\n\nWhat to Expect\n\nIn-depth discussions on European policy frameworks for sustainable soil management\nPractical insights from Living Labs and real-world soil restoration projects\nExploration of ethical\, institutional\, and methodological enablers of soil-based business models\nA moderated discussion and live Q&A to exchange ideas and identify opportunities for collaboration\n\n\nThis webinar is a valuable opportunity for professionals\, researchers\, and stakeholders to learn from experts and discover actionable approaches to building a sustainable soil economy. \n\n Register here: https://soilcommunity.app/event-69 URL:https://soilcrates.eu/event/webinar-soil-based-business-models/ CATEGORIES:EU Soils Project Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251018 DTSTAMP:20260620T085811 CREATED:20251009T133920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T134954Z UID:6912-1760486400-1760745599@soilcrates.eu SUMMARY:SOILCRATES General Assembly 2025 in Granada\, Spain DESCRIPTION:The SOILCRATES General Assembly 2025 will take place from 15 to 17 October in Granada\, Spain\, hosted by the University of Granada (UGR). Bringing together all consortium partners\, this annual meeting marks a pivotal moment to review the project’s achievements\, address upcoming challenges\, and align on strategies to advance soil health research and innovation across Europe. \nOver three days\, participants will engage in a comprehensive agenda combining project updates\, workshops\, and field visits. The opening session will feature a warm welcome from UGR and the project coordinator\, Fondazione Ricerca Le Scienze (FRL)\, followed by updates from each work package — including communication (WP6)\, ethics (WP8)\, Living Labs (WP1)\, and data management (WP7). \nDay two will focus on hands-on learning and cross-disciplinary exchange. Attendees will explore the Omed Venchipa facilities for a guided tour and field sampling demonstration\, followed by a visit to the Particle Accelerator in EscĂșzar. The afternoon sessions will include collaborative workshops on synergies between Living Labs\, conceptual frameworks for soil health assessment\, and methodological alignment across WPs. \nThe final day will centre on future-oriented discussions\, with a workshop on the exploitation of results\, a data management platform session\, and a brainstorming exercise dedicated to the upcoming European Soil Health Festival. The Assembly will close with feedback from advisors\, concluding reflections from the coordination team\, and an informal networking lunch. \nBeyond its scientific value\, the SOILCRATES General Assembly fosters a sense of shared purpose — connecting researchers\, institutions\, and innovators who are shaping the future of soil health. It is an opportunity to celebrate collaboration\, reaffirm commitments\, and co-create the next steps toward achieving the goals of the EU Mission: A Soil Deal for Europe. \nFollow SOILCRATES on LinkedIn and Instagram for highlights\, insights\, and photos from the event. URL:https://soilcrates.eu/event/soilcrates-general-assembly-2025-in-granada-spain/ LOCATION:Granada\, Spain END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250902T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250902T210000 DTSTAMP:20260620T085811 CREATED:20250819T132622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T134814Z UID:6873-1756841400-1756846800@soilcrates.eu SUMMARY:SOILCRATES Ireland Webinar DESCRIPTION:The SOILCRATES Ireland Living Lab will host an online information session on September 2nd at 7:30 PM to introduce its upcoming Call for Grants. \nThe webinar is designed to support Living Lab members who are interested in trialling soil health management practices on farms in Clare\, Limerick\, and Tipperary. \nThe session will include: \n\n\nAn overview of the application process \n\n\nDetails on terms\, conditions\, and timelines \n\n\nInformation on the proposal assessment process \n\n\nA walkthrough of the application and budget forms \n\n\nQuestions raised during the webinar will be addressed on the SOILCRATES ireland Living Lab website following the event. \nRegister here URL:https://soilcrates.eu/event/soilcrates-ireland-webinar/ CATEGORIES:SOILCRATES Ireland END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250626T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250626T213000 DTSTAMP:20260620T085811 CREATED:20250610T064004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T064247Z UID:6708-1750966200-1750973400@soilcrates.eu SUMMARY:SOILCRATES Living Lab Meeting-Ireland DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer\, landowner\, or agribusiness stakeholder in the Ballyhoura area interested in improving soil quality?\n\n\nJoin us to participate at the SOILCRATES Living Lab co-creation session and learn how the Living Lab can address soil health issues\, such as nitrogen overuse and poor drainage\, by introducing innovative practices like biochar application\, intercropping with nitrogen-fixing plants\, and by raising awareness of the importance of good soil quality through community-oriented events. \nThe SOILCRATES Ireland Living Lab\, covering Counties Limerick\, Clare\, and Tipperary\, is part of the EU-funded SOILCRATES project. The project focuses on addressing Ireland’s agricultural and environmental challenges by promoting sustainable soil management\, biodiversity restoration\, and the integration of circular agriculture practices. \n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\nCo-Creation Session: Learn how the Living Lab can address soil health issues\, such as nitrogen overuse and poor drainage\, by introducing innovative practices like biochar application\, intercropping with nitrogen-fixing plants\, and of course by raising general awareness of the importance of good soil quality through community-oriented events. \n\n\nKnowledge Exchange: The Living Lab serves as a hub for knowledge exchange across multiple counties\, fostering a collaborative network of stakeholders to promote resilient agricultural systems in the Mid-West region through real-world trials and experimentation. \n\n\nFunding Opportunities: The project will also be providing financial support to a number of trials and pilot initiatives focused on soil enhancement projects. \n\n\n\n\n\nWhen & Where?\n\nDate: Thursday\, 26th June 2025\nTime: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM\nLocation:  Deebert House Hotel\, Kilmallock\, V35 KV62\n\nTo register\, please fill out the form here \nFor more information\, please contact Rhiannon Laubach at 087-1940608 or via email at rlaubach@ballyhoura.org. URL:https://soilcrates.eu/event/soilcrates-living-lab-meeting-ireland/ LOCATION:Deebert House Hotel\, Kilmallock\, V35 KV62\, Deebert House Hotel\,\, Kilmallock\,\, V35 KV62 CATEGORIES:Irish Living Lab ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://soilcrates.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pexels-shivaraj-s-197301-740129-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250617T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250617T113000 DTSTAMP:20260620T085811 CREATED:20250617T081927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T081927Z UID:6722-1750152600-1750159800@soilcrates.eu SUMMARY:SOILCRATES Co-Creation session DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer\, landowner\, or agricultural stakeholder in the Landes region interested in improving soil health? \nJoin us for the SOILCRATES Living Lab co-creation session and take part in an in-person exchange focused on innovative practices to improve soil quality and foster sustainable agriculture in the Landes. \nThe event is organised by a scientific team from the CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et MĂ©tiers) in collaboration with local partners\, including AGROBIO40. It will feature a collective workshop on innovative farming techniques to enhance soil health\, and a dedicated segment on funding opportunities available under the SOILCRATES call for projects. \nWhat to Expect: \nCo-Creation Session: Explore local agricultural challenges and co-develop solutions that promote sustainable soil management\, focusing on concrete\, field-tested methods to regenerate and maintain healthy soils in the region. \nKnowledge Exchange: Meet researchers\, farming professionals\, and institutional partners to exchange insights and best practices aimed at strengthening local soil resilience and agricultural productivity. \nFunding Opportunities: A dedicated presentation will outline how participants can receive financial support for piloting or scaling up their practices through the SOILCRATES Living Lab funding call\, with a €400\,000 envelope allocated to the Living Lab in the Landes. \nWhen & Where?Date: Tuesday\, 17th June 2025Time: 09:30 AM – 11:30 AMLocation: LycĂ©e agricole Hector Serres\, 2915 Route des Barthes\, 40180 Oeyreluy \nTo register\, please complete the form here. \nFor more information\, visit www.soilcrates.eu \nThe SOILCRATES Landes Living Lab is part of the wider EU-funded SOILCRATES project\, which brings together agricultural actors and researchers across France\, Spain\, Ireland\, and the Netherlands. The project aims to improve soil quality across Europe by validating innovative farming practices through real-life trials and promoting shared knowledge across the sector. URL:https://soilcrates.eu/event/soilcrates-co-creation-session/ LOCATION:LycĂ©e agricole Hector Serres\, Oeyreluy (40)\, 2915 Rte des Barthe\, Oeyreluy\, 40180\, France CATEGORIES:French Living Lab ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://soilcrates.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SOILCRATES-Co-creation-website.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250612T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250612T143000 DTSTAMP:20260620T085811 CREATED:20250604T150940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T151704Z UID:6884-1749726000-1749738600@soilcrates.eu SUMMARY:Clean and Healthy Soils involving Local and Regional Authorities DESCRIPTION:As part of the Circular Summit FryslĂąn 2025\, the SOILL Start-Up project\, in collaboration with the Province of Friesland and SOILCRATES\, invites local and regional public authorities to a focused hybrid session on the future of soil health in Europe. \nThis session is designed for local and regional authorities ready to take action on soil restoration and explore the opportunities offered by the EU Mission “A Soil Deal for Europe.” Learn how to access funding\, connect with peers\, and take your first steps toward launching a Soil Health Living Lab (SHLL) in your region. \n  \n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:15\n\n\nIntroduction to the EU Mission “A Soil Deal for Europe”\n\n\n\n\n11:15 – 11:30  \n\n\nOverview of Funding Opportunities for SHLLs\n\n\n\n\n11:30 – 12:00\n\n\nPitching Session: Regional Initiatives & SHLL Concepts\n\n\n\n\n12:00 – 13:00  \n\n\nNetworking Lunch\n\n\n\n13:00 – 13:15\n\nA quick look into Soil Monitoring Law and Implications for Local Authorities – Mirco Barbero/ DG ENV\n\n\n\n\n13:15 – 14:00\n\n\nBest Practices: Presentations by Local Authorities\n\n\nMichele Giavini – CIC\n\n\nPaula Mendes – LIPOR\n\n\nAlvaro Leon Lopez- Comunidad de Madrid\n\n\nJildou de Raad- Province of Friesland\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:00 – 14:30\n\n\nRound Table: Dialogue with Mission Soil SHLL Partners\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://soilcrates.eu/event/clean-and-healthy-soils-involving-local-and-regional-authorities/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://soilcrates.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Clean-and-Helathy-Soils.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250612T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250612T200000 DTSTAMP:20260620T085811 CREATED:20250421T141247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T152026Z UID:6678-1749720600-1749758400@soilcrates.eu SUMMARY:Unlocking Science-Policy Synergies for Europe`s Green and Digital Future DESCRIPTION:As part of Europe’s growing push to align scientific research with environmental policymaking\, the University of Granada\, together with the Erasmus+ ENGAGEgreen project\, will coordinate a key panel discussion at the upcoming European conference “Unlocking Science-Policy Synergies for Europe’s Green and Digital Future.” \nWithin the framework of this event\, UGR and ENGAGEgreen will coordinate the panel discussion titled:“Water and Earth: From Research to Public Policies for Environmental Protection.” \nThis session will focus on soil and water-related challenges\, aiming to spark dialogue between scientists\, policymakers\, and community actors. The University of Granada is particularly interested in connecting this session with the ongoing work of the SOILCRATES project\, which explores pathways for integrating scientific evidence into sustainable land and water governance. \nSession Structure\nThe session will follow a dynamic and participatory format: \n\n\nA general 30-minute discussion with around 40 participants\, introducing key themes and challenges at the intersection of science and policy.\nTwo rotating roundtable dialogues\, one centered on soil and the other on water\, enabling focused interaction and collaborative idea-sharing across disciplines.\n\nThis interactive format is designed to strengthen the link between scientific research and public policy\, with an interdisciplinary perspective and a strong focus on environmental protection. The session will also promote the exchange of best practices\, insights from EU-funded projects\, and emerging tools for policy innovation. \n\nRegistrer here : https://anmeldung.studiumdigitale.uni-frankfurt.de/allgemein/index.php?veranstaltung=egreen_cnf URL:https://soilcrates.eu/event/unlocking-science-policy-synergies-for-europes-green-and-digital-future/ CATEGORIES:Granada Tierra Viva ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://soilcrates.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ENGAGEgreen_Conference.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250612T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250612T170000 DTSTAMP:20260620T085811 CREATED:20250527T153948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T154738Z UID:6701-1749715200-1749747600@soilcrates.eu SUMMARY:5th EU Soil Observatory Forum - How healthy soils can increase EU competitiveness (12 June 2025 - Online) DESCRIPTION:The online event on 12 June will focus on the topic “How can healthy soils increase EU competitiveness?”.\n\nDuring this event\, case studies from the private sector will show how healthy soils can promote competitiveness in terms of the three pillars:\na) closing the innovation gap;\nb) decarbonisation and competitiveness;\nc) reducing excessive dependencies. \nThe event will focus on business models that address the impact of healthy soils on boosting EU competitiveness. Interesting presentations will include business models related to carbon farming\, remediation of contaminated sites\, the banking sector\, AgriTech\, the food chain\, biotechnology\, the development of bio-fertilizers and bio-pesticides\, and laboratories. \nAgenda   \nRegistre here URL:https://soilcrates.eu/event/5th-eu-soil-observatory-forum-how-healthy-soils-can-increase-eu-competitiveness-12-june-2025-online/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://soilcrates.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/EUSOStakeholdersForum_Onlinevisual.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250528T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250528T213000 DTSTAMP:20260620T085811 CREATED:20250410T062443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T062733Z UID:6706-1748460600-1748467800@soilcrates.eu SUMMARY:Enhancing Soil Health: Join the SOILCRATES Living Lab Meeting DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer\, landowner\, or agribusiness stakeholder in the Ballyhoura area interested in improving soil quality?\n\nThe SOILCRATES Ireland Living Lab (Counties Limerick\, Clare & Tipperary) is part of the EU-funded SOILCRATES project\, focusing on addressing Ireland’s agricultural and environmental challenges by promoting sustainable soil management\, biodiversity restoration\, and the integration of circular agriculture practices. URL:https://soilcrates.eu/event/enhancing-soil-health-join-the-soilcrates-living-lab-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Irish Living Lab END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250408T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250410T170000 DTSTAMP:20260620T085811 CREATED:20250213T104732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T124330Z UID:6402-1744102800-1744304400@soilcrates.eu SUMMARY:Soil Health Now! 2025 DESCRIPTION:The Soil Health Now! 2025 Conference is a 3-day international conference with keynotes\, discussion forums\, oral talks\, workshops\, and demonstrations + fieldwork: science\, technology\, and business intelligence for measuring monitoring\, and increasing soil health The conference aims to catalyze cross-pollination between many Mission Soil projects and to speed up the production of operational tools for soil health diagnostics\, jointly hosted by OpenGeoHub\, Planet\, Wageningen University and Investing in Regenerative Agriculture.\nThe specific topics of interest include: soil health indicators\, pan-EU soil health assessment\, in-situ measurement of soil health\, soil organic carbon\, soil-climate-agriculture\, technology demonstrations\, soil biology\, Earth observation data for monitoring soil health\, soil spectroscopy\, eDNA\, and similar. You can find more information about this event at https://2025.ai4soilhealth.eu/ URL:https://soilcrates.eu/event/soil-health-now-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250328T101500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250328T130000 DTSTAMP:20260620T085811 CREATED:20250313T161759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T085514Z UID:6421-1743156900-1743166800@soilcrates.eu SUMMARY:Welcome to the Launch of Mission Soil Living Lab SOILCRATES-Ireland! DESCRIPTION:Come join us for an exciting event where we dive deep into the world of soil and sustainability. The Soil Living Lab SOILCRATES-Ireland is here to revolutionize how we think about soil and its impact on our lives. \nThe SOILCRATES Ireland Living Lab\, spread across Counties Clare\, Limerick\, and Tipperary\, is dedicated to addressing Ireland’s unique agricultural and environmental challenges. This Living Lab is a central element in the SOILCRATES project\, with a focus on sustainable soil management\, biodiversity restoration\, and the integration of circular agriculture practices. Leveraging the expertise of the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS)\, this lab brings together local farmers\, government bodies\, advisory services\, and community organizations to co-create solutions that are ecologically sustainable and economically viable. \nThe Living Lab’s main initiatives include addressing soil health issues\, such as nitrogen overuse and poor drainage\, and introducing innovative practices like biochar application\, intercropping with nitrogen-fixing plants\, and community-oriented events. The lab is structured to support knowledge exchange across multiple counties\, fostering a collaborative network of stakeholders that promotes resilient agricultural systems in the Mid-West region. \nPlease register and come to the launch of our Living Lab! \nAgenda \nTime Activity \n10:15 Registration/Coffee-Tea \n11:00 Opening Comments \n11:15 Overview of SOILCRATES project (Dr Lena Madden) \n11:30 SOILCRATES Living Lab Structure (Dr Shane O’Sullivan) \n11:45 Living Lab Formation Case Study: Bioregional Weaving Lab – SE Ireland \n(Sarah Prosser & Keeley O’Brien) \n12:15 Panel Discussion \n12:45 Closing Remarks (Dr Lena Madden) \n13:00 Networking/light lunch \n \nRegistrer here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/launch-of-mission-soil-living-lab-soilcrates-ireland-tickets-1270701164389?aff=oddtdtcreator URL:https://soilcrates.eu/event/welcome-to-the-launch-of-mission-soil-living-lab-soilcrates-ireland/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250327T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250327T220000 DTSTAMP:20260620T085811 CREATED:20250306T151021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T145838Z UID:6639-1743069600-1743112800@soilcrates.eu SUMMARY:International Rural Economy Fair 2025 DESCRIPTION:SOILCRATES Granada Tierra Viva | Event Announcement \nSOILCRATES Granada Tierra Viva\, in alignment with its mission as a Living Lab for sustainable territorial intelligence\, is pleased to support and disseminate the invitation extended by Impronta Granada—the institutional alliance between the Provincial Council of Granada and the University of Granada—to participate in the International Rural Economy Fair 2025. \nThis landmark event is a key milestone for the advancement of intelligent\, inclusive\, and sustainable rural development\, and we strongly encourage the participation of all members of our academic\, professional\, and institutional community. \n\nAbout the Fair\nThe International Rural Economy Fair will gather thought leaders\, decision-makers\, researchers\, and enterprises committed to redefining the future of rural areas. The event offers a unique forum for the exchange of innovative practices and applied knowledge across critical domains\, including: \n\n\nWater resource management and adaptation \n\n\nRenewable and decentralized energy systems \n\n\nArtificial intelligence for rural applications \n\n\nTerritorial and spatial planning in rural contexts \n\n\nEducation and capacity-building in rural communities \n\n\nA central feature of the fair will be the presentation of 10 strategic initiatives that are expected to play an important role in shaping the evolution of rural economies and ecosystems over the coming decade. \n\nForum Theme:\n“Imagining the Rural Environment of the Future” \nThis edition of the fair is conceived as a visionary space—designed to facilitate collaborative dialogue\, cross-sectoral innovation\, and forward-thinking strategies. Through this lens\, participants will be invited to explore new paradigms for rural life\, governance\, and sustainability in the 21st century. \n\nA Call to the SOILCRATES Community\nSOILCRATES Granada Tierra Viva invites: \n\n\nAcademic researchers and doctoral candidates focused on rural systems\, governance\, and innovation \n\n\nPractitioners in territorial management\, energy transition\, and digital infrastructure \n\n\nLocal government officials and public policy actors \n\n\nStakeholders in agri-food systems\, ecological transition\, and rural social innovation \n\n\nto attend and actively contribute to this high-impact forum. Your presence and insights are essential to fostering grounded\, evidence-informed strategies for rural transformation. \n  \nMore information here :https://fiderglobalforum.com/ URL:https://soilcrates.eu/event/nternational-rural-economy-fair-2025/ CATEGORIES:Granada Tierra Viva ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://soilcrates.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/FIDER.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241119T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241119T170000 DTSTAMP:20260620T085811 CREATED:20241213T093006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T093013Z UID:6082-1732003200-1732035600@soilcrates.eu SUMMARY:SOILCRATES ​Kick-off ​ Noord Nederland​ DESCRIPTION: URL:https://soilcrates.eu/event/soilcrates-kick-off-noord-nederland/ CATEGORIES:Kick-Off NL ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://soilcrates.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SOILCRATES-Kick-Off-Noord-Nederland.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241112T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241113T170000 DTSTAMP:20260620T085811 CREATED:20241001T124135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T134523Z UID:5289-1731398400-1731517200@soilcrates.eu SUMMARY:European Mission Soil Week 2024 DESCRIPTION:Leading the transition towards healthy soils\n\n\nThe  European Mission Soil Week  is an annual event aimed at promoting the Horizon Europe Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’ (Mission Soil) raising awareness about the importance of soil health\, and driving action to protect and restore our soils.\n\nThis year’s European Mission Soil Week\, organised by the European Commission\, Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development (DG AGRI) in the context of the Horizon Europe Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’ (Mission Soil) together with the Joint Research Centre – EU Soil Observatory (EUSO) and with the support of the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD) and the European Research Executive Agency (REA)\, will be held from 12 to 13 November 2024  in  Brussels\, Belgium.\n\nThis second edition of the Mission Soil Week adds momentum to the ongoing efforts to improve soil health and provides the place to present and discuss how research and innovation (R&I) on soil health\, and the Mission Soil in particular\, contributes to:\n\n\nGenerate new knowledge\nHarmonize soil monitoring\nCo-design innovations and test solutions on the ground\nIncrease societal awareness and engagement\nSupport the green transition in more general terms\n\n\nThe event will allow participants to discover the first Mission Soil living labs\, strengthen network collaboration and will provide the opportunity to see inspiring examples of sustainable soil management by offering field visits to agricultural\, forestry\, urban and remediation sites. URL:https://soilcrates.eu/event/european-mission-soil-week-2024/ LOCATION:Bluepoint Brussels\, Boulevard A. Reyers 80\, Brussels\, 1030\, Belgium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://soilcrates.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/EMSW-website-event-banner-2024-v3_1caab3f3-db46-402e-b220-679c3e47b539.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR