Writing an effective scientific paper is not easy. Scientific writing and publication imply communicating the results of a researcher’s work. Effective scientific dissemination and communication is an important component of a researcher’s practice, and should be cultivated at an early stage of the career. The aim of this course is to guide young researchers of […]

The second SOILdarity specialised training course is getting started! The concept of proximal soil sensing was established in 2011 and involves the application of soil sensors directly on the field. These techniques involve different disciplines, whose integration has allowed successful sensor application for the spatial diagnosis of soil fertility attributes. The aim of the SOILdarity […]

2 PhD scholarships are available in the Precision Soil and Crop Engineering (Precision Scoring) group at the University of Ghent on: Site specific bio-based fertilization. Carbon capture and storage. Click here to find more: https://www.ugent.be/bw/environment/en/research/presco/job_vacancies

SOILdarity’s Prof. Abdul Mouazen (UGent) will give a webinar on the role of spectroscopy in promoting precision agriculture solutions. The webinar will be held on 24 March 2022 at 14:00 CET. If you would like attend, you can register and find more information here: https://www.fao.org/global-soil-partnership/resources/events/detail/en/c/1470349/.

Soil salinisation has been increasing globally due to intensive farming, irrigation with poor quality water and climate change. These soil processes are multifactorial phenomena that have been accentuated because of intensification of farming activities, poor soil management practices, water scarcity that dictates usage of poor-quality water for irrigation, and excessive application of fertilizers. Moreover, climate […]

Despite the uncertainties and limitations due to the covid-19 pandemic, the SOILdarity team has successfully carried out the hands-on learning activities of the course on “Optimization of the use of treated waste waters as a source for alternative fertilizers” in Lisbon. Phosphorous, a non-renewable resource, has been applied extensively in fields to increase crop yield, […]

The WSD ceremony will be held virtually on 3 December with the participation of Dr Qu Dongyu  – FAO Director-General and thousands of soil enthusiasts. Artistic performances and keynotes will animate the ceremony. The winners of the Glinka World Soil Prize and King Bhumibol WSD award will also be announced. An interactive quiz will put your knowledge of salt-affected soils to the test.  Register here | Download the draft agenda  This […]

What can soil science do to contribute to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? Well, lots of things. The achievement of SDGs heavily depends on ecosystem services and many of these results from key soil functions. The research team holds a workshop on soil science and SDGs on 28 October 2021 (in English) 9:30 – […]

The first SOILdarity training course is getting started! Phosphorous (P), a non-renewable resource, has been applied extensively in farm fields and orchards to increase crop yield, yet consequently has increased the potential of waterway eutrophication. Hence, there is an urgent need to develop an innovative method of P capturing, recycling and reuse that will sustain […]

The current COVID-19 pandemic has underlined the critical role that science and women’s empowerment play for driving progress forward across the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. Against this background, SOILdarity supports the need to better leverage the skills of women in science. The research team holds a workshop on women empowerment, gender equality, responsible research & innovation on […]