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Poznan, Poland On the 10th of April, students from the Studio for Transdisciplinary Projects and Research at the University of Arts in Poznań, led by Prof. Joanna Hoffmann and assistant Mateusz Janik (FASSF/ASN), visited the Faculty of Geographical and Geological Sciences at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. As students were already involved in SPIN-FERT activities, […]

Rimini, Italy Soil health as a driver of sustainable cropping systems 🌱 The sustainability of cropping systems is intrinsically linked to soil health, an increasingly pivotal factor for agricultural stakeholders. On April 22, at Macfrut, Ri.Nova(@linkedin Ri.Nova) organized a joint workshop in collaboration with ENEA (@linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/enea-2/ ) and CINSA (@linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/consorzio-cinsa-587843102/) titled “Soil Health. […]

Torino, Italy On Saturday, April 25, SPIN-FERT joined the celebrations of Giornata della Terra in Torino, hosted in the beautiful Royal Palace of Turin Gardens. Organised around Earth Day (April 22), the event brought together citizens, science, and sustainability in the heart of the city. As part of the programme, we presented Breath of Soil […]

Rome, Italy On April 28, 2026, the Research Area of the National Research Council (CNR) in Montelibretti (Rome) was transformed into an open-air laboratory. Students from a Roman high school took part in a "hands-on" scientific outreach day, actively collaborating with CNR researchers. An Experimental Agricultural Lab The activities have been focused on an experimental […]

Potsdam, Germany 🌱SeedCon 2026🌱 the first International Conference on the Seed Microbiome and Microbial Inheritance is now open for registration & abstract submission! From May 5–7, 2026, researchers & industry partners will gather at the Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB) in Potsdam, Germany to discuss the latest advances in seed microbiome research […]

Łosiów, Poland The "Spring of Flowers" Horticultural Fair took place in Łosiów from May 9-10, 2026. It was one of the most important horticultural events in the region, organized by the Opole Agricultural Advisory Center in Łosiów under the honorary patronage of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. InHORT the Institute of Horticulture – […]

Mestre, Italy From May 11–13, 2026, researchers, industry partners, and changemakers will gather at Venice-Mestre, Italy to explore groundbreaking innovations and forge lasting partnerships that will revolutionize how we produce, distribute, and consume food globally. SPIN-FERT is part of the Food Revolution 2026 conference in Mestre (Italy) with Loredana Canfora (CREA) as invited speaker on […]

Nantes, France This week, the SPIN-FERT consortium gathered in Nantes, France, for the General Assembly hosted by consortium partner CTIFL. Over three intensive days, researchers, industry partners, growers, and innovation experts from across Europe came together to review progress, share results, and plan the next steps toward healthier soils and peat-free horticulture.  The meeting brought […]

WORLD BIODIVERSITY FORUM, DAVOS https://worldbiodiversityforum.org/ The SPIN-FERT project participated in the World Biodiversity Forum 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, contributing to the dialogue on biodiversity, sustainability, and environmental stewardship through the interactive art-and-science workshop “The Breath of Soil: Memory Nexus” by Prof. Joanna Hoffmann (FASSF-ASN) The World Biodiversity Forum brings together scientists, policymakers, practitioners, and civil […]

Szepietowo June 19-21, 2026, Szepietowo hosted the 7th National Field Days, organised by the Podlasie Agricultural Advisory Centre. The event brought together farmers, advisors, representatives of the scientific community, and all those interested in modern and sustainable agriculture. The National Institute of Horticultural Research (INHORT) participated in the event as part of the exhibition "From […]

Turin, Italy The CIGR – EurAgEng 2026 Conference covers a broad range of scientific and engineering topics addressing current and emerging challenges in agricultural and biosystems engineering. SPIN-FERT is taking part in the conference with a submitted oral presentation by CREA: Violino S., Figorilli S., Canfora L., Manfredini A., Moscovini L., Pallottino F., Antonucci F., […]

SPIN-FERT  presented the latest developments of the SPIN-FERT Horizon Europe project at the FAO Global Conference on Sustainable Plant Production and Smart Farming. Presentation by Dr Loredana Canfora from CREA focused on a key challenge for the successful adoption of microbial biofertilisers and biostimulants: how can we verify that beneficial microorganisms actually establish and persist […]