Dear LILAS4SOILS partners and community, We are thrilled to share the latest updates on our journey toward healthier soils and sustainable agriculture! February and March have been busy months for LILAS4SOILS, with the successful launch of four of our Living Labs, key industry events, and exciting new opportunities for farmers and stakeholders. Explore below what has been happening and hear all about our RAGILL Living Lab Launch, April 1st. |
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📢 Open Call for Farmers – Join the Movement! |
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Are you a farmer passionate about soil health and interested in testing Carbon Farming Practices on your land? LILAS4SOILS is looking for 50 farmers to join our Living Labs and take part in a 4-year journey to improve soil quality and farm sustainability! |
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Co-design, test & monitor Carbon Farming Practices |
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| Dedicate 1 to 5 hectares for real-world trials |
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| Receive funding, technical support & training |
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| Collaborate with experts & influence policy |
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🚀 Living Labs in Action |
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Four of the LILAS4SOILS Living Labs are now up and running! These real-world innovation hubs are at the heart of our project, enabling farmers, researchers, policymakers, and industry experts to collaborate on Carbon Farming Practices. |
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The GRECFL2, the Greek LivingLab, was launched on February 21st, at the Agricultural University of Athens with 50+ attendees, fostering discussions on carbon farming. Dr. Panos Pangos and the Joint Research Centre highlighted challenges in maintaining soil carbon reservoirs, followed by expert discussions on scientific approaches and innovative solutions. |
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Farmers, policymakers, and businesses engaged in rich exchanges on implementation, policy alignment, and cost-effective strategies. The event promoted cross-sector collaboration to advance carbon farming for soil health and climate resilience.
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The IBERSOLL, the Portuguese and Spanish Living Lab was launched on February 25th in Ciudad Rodrigo with over 50 attendees. The event introduced the LILAS4SOILS project and IBERSOILL, emphasizing the value of participatory innovation through Living Labs. |
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Participants engaged in two interactive sessions: one focused on their contributions, needs, and expectations for the Living Lab, while the other explored carbon farming practices, implementation challenges, and carbon credit markets. The event concluded with a guided tour of Ciudad Rodrigo’s historic center and surrounding landscape.
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âś… SHARE Innovation Lab Launch |
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On 26th February, the SHARE Innovation Lab - the Italian Living Lab of LILAS4SOILS - was officially launched, drawing over 600 participants both in person and online. Discussions centered on the European Carbon Farming regulations, current Italian research initiatives, the Living Lab approach, and soil carbon monitoring methods. |
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Experts from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Università di Milano, DG-AGRI, EIT Food, CREA, ERSAF, Confagricoltura, and Confindustria highlighted the importance of collaboration among farmers, researchers, and institutions. |
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The SOFRALL Living Lab was launched on the 11th March in France, bringing together nearly 40 participants, including farmers, agri-food industry representatives, technology developers, researchers, and SOFRALL steering committee members. |
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The event focused on soil health, carbon storage, and regenerative farming, along with the planned activities at the demo sites. Attendees engaged in participatory sessions to leverage their expertise and discuss technical farming approaches. The day concluded with a visit to the scenic Domaine de Baudrigue under sunny skies. |
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| LILAS4SOILS was featured in EIT Food’s Food Fight podcast series Reviving Our Soils: Transforming Agriculture in the Mediterranean. Sonia Pietosi, the project coordinator, discussed how the initiative unites farmers, researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to test and scale regenerative farming practices. |
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The podcast explores carbon farming, agroforestry, and nutrient management as ways to sequester carbon while enhancing farm productivity. Sonia also highlighted the challenges of implementing these practices, the role of farmer-led innovation, and how Living Labs serve as real-world testing grounds for sustainable solutions. |
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What is going on with LILAS4SOILS? |
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Coming up! - “Protocol for sampling and data collection” Sampling and MRV are key to measure and monitor the level of carbon in soil. LILAS4SOILS is finalizing its sampling methodology for measuring and monitoring soil carbon. Following extensive consultations, the “Protocol for Sampling and Data Collection” will be published by the end of April. The team welcomes collaboration with other projects and experts in soil carbon and encourages following their website and social media for updates. What did we learn from the Living Lab launch events?  LILAS4SOILS will release a report on the “Results of Living Labs Launching Workshops” by the end of April, covering stakeholder expectations, carbon farming, and carbon credit markets. We look forward to reading your feedback and starting the discussion. |
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Upcoming Event: RAGILL Living Lab launch |
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📅 April 1st, 2025 | 📍 MIGAL Institute, Kiryat Shmona Join us for the launch of RAGILL – RegenAg Israeli Living Lab and a conference on Carbon Farming Practices (1:30 pm – 6.00 pm), featuring two key sessions. The RAGILL Israeli Living Lab will launch in Upper Galilee, bringing together 50+ experts from across sectors to explore soil health, carbon farming, and regenerative agriculture. The event will introduce LILAS4SOILS, showcase RAGILL’s initiatives and demo sites, and foster collaborative discussions on resources, risks, and governance. Stay tuned for insights from this exciting milestone! |
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 Stay engaged and follow us for real-time updates! 🔗 Visit our website: www.lilas4soils.eu
📩 Contact us: info@lilas4soils.eu Together, we’re shaping the future of carbon farming and soil health in Europe! 🌍 |
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Warm regards, The LILAS4SOILS Team |
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