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 Señorío de Nevada, Granada .

This 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.

The 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 .

The 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.

During 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.

This 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.

Date: May 6th
Time: 10:00–12:30 h
Location: Finca Señorío de Nevada, Granada
Format: Field demonstration day
Capacity: Unlimited
Register here

For more information, you can contact us by phone at 958 777 092 or by email at granadatierraviva@ugr.es

Full program of the day

10:00 h | Reception
Welcome and brief introduction of the project.

10:30 a.m. | Management of pruning waste and plant cover
. Speaker: Chema Concustell Niño, Bodegas Señorío de Nevada.

Contents:

• Field demonstration: chopping pruning debris with the acquired machinery.
• Plant cover versus tillage: impact on the physical-chemical and microbiological conditions of the soil.
• Plant covers: comparison between sown and spontaneous covers, pros and cons.
• Species of spontaneous plant cover as bioindicators of soil conditions.

11:00 h | Microbial inoculants
Speaker: Mario Paniagua López, Zaidín Experimental Station-CSIC.

Contents:

• How inoculants work in the soil.
• Conditions necessary for its effectiveness.
• Practical application in vineyards.

11:30 a.m. | Erosion control strategies
Speaker: Ana Romero Freire, University of Granada, Department of Soil Chemistry.

Contents:

• Keys to erosion control: how plant cover and pruning debris reduce runoff, improve infiltration and promote soil and nutrient retention.
• Bare soil versus covered soil: differences in physical-chemical properties, structural stability, water retention and fertilizers.
• Micro-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.

12:00 pm | Debate and questions

12:30 pm | End of the day