SOILRES unites farmers, advisors, researchers, and policymakers across six countries through National Task Forces to co-create practical, widely applicable innovations.
SOILRES designs and tests strategies like crop diversification, microbial amendments, and IPM to improve soil health and biodiversity across Europe.
SOILRES develops user-friendly digital platforms combining remote sensing, geomatics, and climate data to support real-time soil health and biodiversity management.
Field trials will take place across six agro-climatic regions in Europe, testing interventions in a variety of arable crops including wheat, maize, barley, peas, and sunflower. These trials represent Europe’s main pedo-climatic zones: Atlantic, Boreal, Continental, Pannonian, and Mediterranean, allowing the project to evaluate practices under diverse conditions.
By examining agronomic, environmental, and economic outcomes, SOILRES identifies both challenges and opportunities, guiding the development of strategies to scale and replicate sustainable farming practices.
Aligned with the EU Missions Programme, SOILRES aims to reduce dependence on chemical inputs, increase crop productivity, and foster broader adoption of biodiversity-supporting practices. Ultimately, the project strengthens long-term food security and environmental sustainability in Europe through integrated soil and crop management strategies.
