Soil-X-Change

Stakeholder Engagement

Engaging with farmers, farmers’ networks, farm advisers, precision technology providers and scientists to spread innovative ideas and methods on sustainable soil management.

Knowledge Uptake and Deployment

The organized knowledge sharing and co-creation events will accelerate innovation and uptake of results and are key to improving sustainability in member countries and beyond.

Tailored Solutions to Needs

Customized approaches designed to address specific requirements, challenges, and objectives faced by farmers regarding soil management.

Sustainability and Resilience

Long-term impact of Soil-X-Change is guaranteed by its EU-wide network embedding 9 well- connected and interactive national nodes and the most relevant EU initiatives.

HORIZON EUROPE

THE PROJECT

Making An Impact In European Soil Management

Sustainable soil and farm management practices are essential for healthy agricultural soils, for the environment, and for a sustainable food production system. Sustainable crop production systems respect the environment, improve efficiency in the use of resources and integrate ecological, biological, physical and chemical principles, without harming the surroundings. Despite continuous research and development in agriculture, a significant number of research results and technologies related to best practices for soils and farm management are still scattered.

Member Countries

Direct Partners

151

Member OGs

Through Soil-X-Change network of partners, thousands of additional organisations are indirectly reached, forming a massive group tries to make an impact regarding European soil management.

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OUR GOALS

Preserving Europe For Future Generations

01

Contributing green transition, climate-neutrality and sustainability areas.

02

Supporting different goals of the European Green Deal, CAP and EU Soil Strategy.

03

Helping achieve the set target for carbon storage.

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Encouraging effective use of digital technologies.

EUROPEAN SOIL

Prioritizing Sustainability Today, Nurtures Healthy Soil For Tomorrow

With all activities and outcomes, Soil-X-Change will drive a mindset and behavioural shift in the society towards sustainable agrifood systems.

62%

of Europe's land is affected by soil degradation

1000km²

loss of agricultural land in Europe each year

70%

of Europeans consider soil protection to be important

90%

of European countries have implemented soil protection policies

EXPECTED IMPACT

Making A Change In Europe’s Future

Soil-X-Change project aims to foster an effective innovation ecosystem in the EU's farming and agricultural industry, which offers holistic results in industry and policymaking.

Innovative governance models

Enabling sustainability and resilience are established and monitored through enhanced and shared use of new knowledge, tools, foresight, and environmental observations as well as digital, modelling and forecasting capabilities.

European Green Deal

Areas related to the European Green Deal benefit from further deployment and exploitation of environmental observation data, products and “green” solutions.

Sustainability

Performance and competitiveness in the areas covered are improved through further deployment of digital and data technologies as key enablers.

Effective platform usage

Stakeholders and end users including primary producers and consumers are better informed and engaged thanks to effective platforms such as AKIS

Contributing International Goals

Strengthened EU and international science-policy interfaces to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals

EXPECTED OUTCOME

Empowering European Agriculture

Unlocking the potential of sustainable agriculture, our project drives collaboration, innovation, and informed decision-making to revolutionize soil management practices for a brighter, more resilient future.

We leverage the extensive data and results collected by our consortium to bridge the gap between scientific research and practical implementation. By disseminating knowledge through visually appealing dashboards and interactive platforms, we facilitate knowledge exchange, accelerate innovation, and support the uptake of sustainable soil management practices.

Our project promotes collaboration among farmers, stakeholders, and OGs (Operational Groups), facilitating the co-creation and rapid adoption of innovative solutions in sustainable soil and farm management. Through co-developed technologies and methods, we empower stakeholders to define new research topics and establish networks for thematic cooperation, resulting in 25 newly supported OGs under the European Innovation Partnership.

With direct involvement from over 2,000 actors, including farmers, researchers, advisors, policy makers, and educational institutions, our project ensures broad stakeholder engagement. By actively involving key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, we foster a collaborative environment conducive to driving innovation, disseminating knowledge, and promoting sustainable practices in agriculture.

Our project provides valuable insights into the needs, barriers, and drivers of farmers, as well as the demands of stakeholders regarding sustainable soil and farm management. Through improved understanding and engagement, we empower stakeholders to make informed decisions and support policy makers in developing effective soil management methodologies and recommendations that address real-world challenges.

Creating a Healthy Agricultural Soil

Fostering Cross-Border Knowledge Exchange And Co-Creation On Sustainable Soil And Farm Management