Story of the Interreg project
The rich Pannonian Plain soil is faced with a silent threat. Decades of unsustainable farming practices have left the soil degraded and its nutrients are getting depleted. But a group of visionary farmers, scientists, and policymakers joined forces to restore the land's vitality.
Amount of EU contribution: EUR 456,814.40
Amount of National contribution: EUR 62,821.50
Soil4Nature is a groundbreaking initiative, emerged to revitalize the region's agricultural landscape. By working hand-in-hand with farmers, scientists explored innovative techniques to improve soil health, boost crop yields, and protect the environment.
From the fields to the lab, researchers and farmers collaborated to develop sustainable practices that nurtures the soil, conserves water, and enhances biodiversity. By embracing nature-based solutions, they aim to transform the barren fields into thriving ecosystems.
The project's success story isn't just about the soil. It's about empowering communities, fostering knowledge sharing and building a sustainable future. Through interactive tools and engaging storytelling, Soil4Nature invites you to join the journey towards a healthier planet.
Technical Summary of the project
The Soil4Nature project aims to improve soil health and agricultural practices in the Pannonian region. It will do this by collecting and testing different agricultural techniques, focusing on best soil management practices that improve soil structure, organic carbon, and biodiversity while maintaining crop yields. The project will use a "Bottom-Up" (Farmer-Researcher) approach, involving farmers from the beginning. It will also bring together farmers, agriculture technologies, and social-economic research centers from Hungary and Slovakia to work on sustainable soil and farm management. The project will develop methodologies for upscaling and communicating the results to ensure a successful dissemination phase. The resulting data will be merged into a single digital farm in the format of an interactive dashboard to develop a data-based visualization. The project results will be communicated in a visual and easy-to-understand data communication approach designed for non-technical users.
Our Partners
Bioeconomy Cluster (BEC)
An association of legal entities established in 2015 to promote cooperation, innovation, and knowledge exchange in the agri-food and bio-based sectors. BEC connects research centers, universities, and SMEs to foster collaboration and technology transfer.
Discovery Center Nonprofit Kft. (DC)
A Hungarian research center focused on modern agricultural technologies, soil science, and plant protection. DC supports farmers in Hungary and abroad by providing soil information and analysis, and helping them make informed decisions about their farming practices.
PD Krakovany - Straže
A regenerative co-op farm owned by 54 stakeholders which manage 640 ha of land. The farm has adopted no-till practices, cover crops, and has eliminated the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers. They are actively involved in disseminating their knowledge and experiences through various activities such as open days, workshops, and field demonstrations.
Agro-Mark Ltd
A Hungarian agriculture company based in Monor, Pest county. The company cultivates 1100 hectares of arable land and has adopted precision agriculture technologies, minimum and no-till practices, and is working towards introducing cover crops.