📢 Join us for the launch of GRECFL2 – the Greek Carbon Farming Living Lab! 🌱 LILAS4SOILS is pleased to announce the GRECFL2 launch event, happening on February 21, 2025, at the Agricultural University of Athens, Greece. 🌍 Why Attend? This event brings together farmers, researchers, industry experts, policymakers, and civil society to explore how carbon farming can drive both environmental and economic benefits. Participants will: ✅ Contribute to defining the Living Lab’s mission, vision, and objectives ✅ Provide feedback on carbon farming practices ✅ Network and collaborate to foster sustainable solutions 🚀 What’s Next? In March 2025, LILAS4SOILS will launch an open call to welcome 10 additional farmers into the GRECFL2 Living Lab, offering funding and support to implement sustainable practices. 🔗 Join the Greek Carbon Farming Living Lab in shaping the future of carbon farming! 📅 Date: February 21, 2025 📍 Location: Agricultural University of Athens, Multipurpose Room, 2nd floor Let’s work together towards healthier soils and a greener future! 🌱💚 #LILAS4SOILS #SoilMission #SustainableAgriculture #ClimateAction #Mediterranean #Europe #soilhealth #climatechange #foodsecurity #innovation #research #farming #green #sustainabledevelopment #LivingLabs#EITFood#GRECFL2
About us
Fostering Carbon Farming Practices through Living Labs in the Mediterranean & Southern EU for the healthy future of European soils
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www.lilas4soils.eu
External link for LILAS4SOILS
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- 11-50 employees
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- 2024
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🌱 Soil Health Matters! 🪱🌾 We’re excited to see LILAS4SOILS in EIT Food’s latest insights on #FoodTrends2025! Their new blog highlights how regenerative agriculture is shaping the future of food and putting soil health at the forefront. 🌍✨ A huge thank you to EIT Food for showcasing the importance of restoring our soils and regenerative innovations which are empowering European farmers with tools and knowledge. 🙌 Let’s continue working together towards a more resilient and sustainable Soils! 🔗 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/er_p2bp4 #LILAS4SOILS #SoilMission #SustainableAgriculture #ClimateAction #Mediterranean #Europe #soilhealth #climatechange #foodsecurity #innovation #research #farming #green #sustainabledevelopment #LivingLabs #EITFood
What will be on your plate this year? And more importantly—what will shape it? 🍽🌱 Imagine walking into a grocery store. The shelves may look the same, but the way our food is grown, sourced, and delivered has transformed. 🐟🍗 The #FoodSystem stands at a turning point as we enter 2025. AI and deep technologies are unlocking innovation and personalisation like never before—but concerns over data privacy and inequality are rising. Meanwhile, the climate crisis is no longer a distant threat. Record-breaking heat, wildfires, and floods are disrupting food production and livelihoods. One thing is clear: our food system must evolve. 📢 We’ve identified 5 food trends shaping the #FutureOfFood in 2025. 👉 Swipe through the slides to explore these trends, and read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dfsd4kut #ImprovingFoodTogether #FoodInnovation #SustainableFood
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Excited to see BIOSPHERES’ spotlight on our project, LILAS4SOILS! 🌱 As part of the Horizon Europe initiative and coordinated by EIT Food, LILAS4SOILS unites 24+ partners across six countries to combat soil degradation, promote carbon farming, and advance regenerative agriculture. We are aiming to build 85-100 Living Labs, and driving real-world innovation to restore soil health and resilience in Mediterranean and Southern European regions. BIOSPHERES will have a pivotal role in connecting farmers to the Southern France Living Lab and leading the development of Lighthouses to showcase scalable regenerative practices. Their dedication to training and supporting local stakeholders embodies the collaborative spirit needed to tackle soil health challenges. Together, we’re addressing the fact that 75% of EU soils are unhealthy, contributing to a more sustainable and resilient future for European agriculture. 🌾 🔗 Read more about BIOSPHERES' contributions to LILAS4SOILS on the below post! Let’s keep building awareness about the critical role of soil health in sustainable agriculture! 💡 #SoilHealth #RegenerativeAgriculture #CarbonFarming #HorizonEurope #EITFood #Sustainability#LILAS4SOILS #EITFOODSOUTH
🌍 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗦𝟰𝗦𝗢𝗜𝗟𝗦 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 #soil 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 #RegenAG 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 🌱 BIOSPHERES is proud to be part of LILAS4SOILS, a project funded by Horizon Europe and coordinated by EIT Food under the EU Mission "Soil Deal for Europe." With a €11.5 million budget and 24 partners in 6 countries, the project focuses on addressing soil degradation, promoting carbon farming, and advancing regenerative agricultural practices in Mediterranean and Southern European regions. 🔬 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗟𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗦𝟰𝗦𝗢𝗜𝗟𝗦 The project will establish 𝟴𝟱-𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝘀, where 19 Carbon Farming Practices, such as agroforestry, nutrient management, and peatland restoration, will be tested in real-world conditions. These efforts aim to improve soil health, increase carbon storage, and enhance agricultural resilience in diverse climatic and agricultural contexts. 💡 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀’ 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 Biospheres connects farmers to the Southern France Living Lab and leads efforts to identify demonstration sites, known as 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀, where successful practices can be showcased and scaled. Our work focuses on training and supporting farmers, technicians, and managers to develop skills and implement regenerative practices suited to their local environments. 🚜 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 With 75% of EU soils currently classified as unhealthy, LILAS4SOILS contributes to a collective effort to restore soil quality, combat climate change, and support sustainable agriculture. Biospheres’ involvement reflects our commitment to advancing practical solutions for healthier ecosystems and more resilient farming systems. #RegenerativeAgriculture #SoilHealth #CarbonFarming #Sustainability #HorizonEurope #EITFood
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🌱 Save the Date!! Launch of the IBERSOILL – Iberian Living Soils Living Lab 🚀 We are excited to announce the launch of the IBERSOILL – Iberian Living Soils living lab on February 25, 2025, in Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain! This event is organized by ITACyL (Instituto Tecnológico Agrario de Castilla y León)(ES) and Food4Sustainability CoLAB (PT), co-leaders of this initiative, in collaboration with partners Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária, IP (INIAV, IP) (PT), URCACYL (ES), and EIT Food South (ES). The launch will bring together farmers, industry leaders, academics, regional authorities, and civil society representatives to kick off a ground-breaking journey focused on promoting carbon farming practices across Iberian farms. 🌟 This is just the first of many events planned by this network, and we would love for you to be part of this mission from the start! 📌 Interested in joining? Fill out the participation form: https://shorturl.at/W8dRG 💬 Questions? We are here for you, please contact: -> David Santos (david.santos@food4sustainability.org) for Portugal -> Maria Alonso (aloayuma@itacyl.es) for Spain Let’s work together to make a sustainable future for Iberian soils a reality! 🌍 #LILAS4SOILS #SoilMission #SustainableAgriculture #ClimateAction #Mediterranean #Europe #soilhealth #climatechange #foodsecurity #innovation #research #farming #green #sustainabledevelopment #LivingLabs #EITFood
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🔛 Exciting news from our partner, ERSAF Lombardia! They’re offering a fantastic job opportunity. Don’t miss your chance to be part of a project that is contributing to change #CarbonFarming!
🌱 Opportunità Professionale in Carbon Farming! 🚜 Siamo entusiasti di annunciare l'apertura del Bando Avviso 1/2025 per il conferimento di un incarico professionale rivolto a Tecnici Facilitatori con una laurea in Scienze e Tecnologie Agrarie. Unisciti a noi nel progetto HORIZON LILAS4SOILS, che si concentra sull'innovazione nel #carbonfarming e mira a promuovere pratiche agricole più sostenibili nel bacino del Mediterraneo. 🔍 Cosa cerchiamo? Esperti in gestione sostenibile dei suoli. Professionisti pronti a contribuire alla transizione verso un'agricoltura più verde. 📅 Scadenza per le candidature: 10 febbraio 2025 📩 Per maggiori dettagli e per presentare la tua candidatura, visita il nostro sito o contattaci! LINK: https://lnkd.in/dYm8uVR3
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EIT Food is thrilled to be part of the LILAS4SOILS project! 🌱 This initiative is dedicated to 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗶𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 and 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 across Southern Europe. Since its kick-off in September, EIT Food has been involved in carrying out its responsibilities as coordinator, seeing the first results of the impact it is generating. We are happy to share the first newsletter, sharing updates on its mission and the exciting steps ahead. 👉 Read the newsletter and learn more: https://lnkd.in/d2VBwW52 Javier G. Sonia Pietosi Ada Aparicio Ortuñez Irene Mendoza Sanchez #LILAS4SOILS #EITFood #HealthySoils #SustainableAgriculture #EUmission #ClimateAction
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🌱 Introducing the First LILAS4SOILS Newsletter! 🌍 We are thrilled to share the inaugural edition of the LILAS4SOILS Newsletter, marking the start of an exciting new phase in the EU Soil Mission. Together, we aim to combat soil degradation, enhance carbon sequestration, and transform agricultural practices across Europe. 🌟 What is LILAS4SOILS? LILAS4SOILS is a €11.5 million, five-year Research and Innovation Action funded by Horizon Europe and part of the EU Mission “Soil Deal for Europe.” Coordinated by EIT Food, this project promotes Carbon Farming Practices and works to restore soil health in Mediterranean and Southern European regions. 📩 Read the full newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/d59EktQY Stay tuned for updates as we embark on this journey to improve soil health and secure a sustainable future for Europe. 🌿 #LILAS4SOILS #SoilMission #EUSoilDeal #CarbonFarming #SoilHealth #SustainableAgriculture #EITFood
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EIT Food took centre stage at Agritech 2024 in Málaga, bringing #innovation to the forefront of the agrifood industry! 🌱 Begoña Pérez Villarreal, EIT Food’s General Manager for Southern Europe, led an insightful session on Regenerative Agriculture, sparking a dynamic discussion with farmer Felipe Cortines and portfolio manager Amparo de San José Riestra. 💬 Juan Ignacio Zaffora, Regional Startup Manager, shared strategies for fostering agricultural innovation, while Sonia Pietosi guided a roundtable on soil regeneration with experts from NEIKER BRTA and CSIC. EIT Food continues to lead the way in sustainability and agricultural tech! 🚜 👉👀 https://lnkd.in/dMKVWSWz #Agritech2024 #Innovation #RegenerativeAgriculture
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🌍 Shaping the Future of Soil Health and Agriculture 🌱 Yesterday at Expo AgriTech, the LILAS4SOILS partners led a dynamic panel discussion on the critical role of soil health monitoring in designing future agricultural policies and ensuring the reliability of voluntary carbon markets. Key topics included: 🔬 Technical challenges in establishing baselines and standardized sampling protocols. ⚖️ Balancing cost, effort, resources, and time when using state-of-the-art soil sampling methods. 💼 The impact of soil monitoring on farmers' business models and their adoption of sustainable practices. Through its Living Labs, LILAS4SOILS brings together farmers, researchers, and policymakers to tackle these challenges collaboratively. By integrating practical feasibility with scientific rigor, we aim to ensure that best practices inform policies and markets, fostering a more resilient and sustainable agricultural future. A big thank you to all participants who joined us in Málaga to discuss these pressing issues! #LILAS4SOILS #SoilHealth #CarbonFarming #SustainableAgriculture #Innovation #ExpoAgriTech #LivingLabs #EITFood #ARG24 Sonia Pietosi Olatz Unamunzaga Galarza EIT Food NEIKER BRTA CSIC ITACyL (Instituto Tecnológico Agrario de Castilla y León)
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Director of EIT Food South | Agrifood Ecosystem Builder | Food Innovation & Entrepreneurship | Healthy eating & Sustainability | Food Technology
Málaga, it’s always a pleasure to see you! This week, the team at EIT Food and I returned to Expo AgriTech to delve into regenerative agriculture and other pressing challenges in the agrifood sector. Together with Amparo de San José Riestra and Felipe Cortines, we focused on the current state of Spanish agriculture 🚜, discussing its challenges and highlighting the incredible work of #Navarra360. A huge thank you to Sonia Pietosi for moderating the roundtable on LILAS4SOILS and its mission to regenerate soils and promote sustainable solutions. It was truly inspiring to hear insights from experts like Helena Gomez Macpherson, M. Carmen Asensio Sánchez-Manzanera, and Olatz Unamunzaga Galarza, who shared their reflections on soil health. 🌾 Special mention to Juan Ignacio Zaffora for consistently shining a light 💡 on innovation in agrifood markets. It’s always rewarding to see EIT Food thrive and collaborate with such talented individuals and initiatives. 💪🌿 #EITFood #Agritech #RegenerativeAgriculture #Sustainability #SoilHealth Ada Aparicio Ortuñez Javier G. Daniel De La Nogal EIT Food South
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