Operational Group: MoreSoil
This Operational Group was selected as a nominee for the EIP-AGRI Innovation Awards 2024 within the category ‘Sustainable management of natural resources in farming practices’.
In Ribatejo, Portugal, monoculture and crop intensification lead to pests, fungi and nematodes, responsible for severe production losses. Integrating cover crops is a solution that contributes to sustainable pest control, improving soil fertility and carbon sequestration. This Operational Group developed a new biodiverse mix of legumes and grains to use as cover crops that are well-suited to the soil, climate and agricultural practices in the area. Methods to monitor soil health were applied and the project established a programme with local farmers that consisted of co-creation workshops, training and demonstration plots. Scientific and technology representatives, industry and consultants participated in the project. The new product has become established in Portugal and abroad.
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