International Knowledge Exchange in Fryslân!
This week, we welcomed master's students from the French university Junia-ISA Lille (Environment Science and Pollution Management programme) for an inspiring field visit to the Northern Netherlands. At Province of Fryslân, the students were introduced to our approach to soil, dredging, and sustainability. In Warten, they were welcomed by Klaas [...]
Connecting Soil Health and Climate Resilience: SOILCRATES at the NBRACER Visit
On Thursday, 23 April, SOILCRATES coordinator Jildou de Raad presented the SOILCRATES project during the NBRACER immersive visit at the House of the Province of Fryslân. While SOILCRATES and NBRACER are part of different EU Missions, “A Soil Deal for Europe” and “Adaptation to Climate Change”, the discussions highlighted a [...]
FSTP – Ireland Begins Soil Sampling Across Clare, Limerick and Tipperary
The SOILCRATES Ireland Living Lab has officially launched its soil sampling campaign across farms participating in the FSTP programme in counties Clare, Limerick, and Tipperary. This comprehensive sampling effort is designed to generate a detailed and multidimensional understanding of soil condition, biological activity, and overall farm health. A broad suite [...]
Building Bridges for Water Quality and Soil Stewardship in the Netherlands Living Lab
Following a successful SOILCRATES EU demonstration at KAIROS Regenerative Agri & Food Systems, the Netherlands Living Lab convened at Biosintrum for an in-depth exchange on water quality and the crucial role of soil management in shaping sustainable futures. The session brought together farmers, researchers, policymakers, and water professionals to explore [...]
First SOILCRATES Pilot Demonstration on Pasture Cropping
On April 14, the first SOILCRATES pilot demonstration afternoon on pasture cropping successfully took place in Drenthe, marking an important milestone for the project. The demonstration was hosted across two locations in Zuidwolde and Koekange, where Ajaan Hijmans (KAIROS Regenerative Agri & Food Systems) and dairy farmer Bart Hooch Antink [...]
The University of Granada is promoting the first UGR Ecomarket together with the Granada Agroecological Network
The initiative was created with the aim of becoming a monthly event in the Paseíllos de Fuentenueva, connecting local producers with the university community. The event is part of the activities of Granada Tierra Viva, SOILCRATES LL coordinated by Medialab UGR. Granada, March 26, 2026 – The University of Granada (UGR) is [...]
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 [...]
