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 […]

ZAK Centre for Contemporary Art in Berlin ORCH’IDEA Premieres in Berlin Developed within the framework of the SPIN-FERT, the immersive interactive installation ORCH’IDEA demonstrates how artistic research can communicate complex scientific and environmental challenges to broad public audiences. Created by Joanna Hoffmann (FASSF-ASN)  in collaboration with Andre Bartetzki (sound, light, programming) and Norberto Hernandez (programming), […]

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 […]

Stuttgart, Germany On Saturday, July 4, 2026, the University of Hohenheim opened its doors in beautiful summer weather, inviting visitors of all ages to explore its stunning campus and the diverse world of science.  SPIN-FERT once again joined forces with Moor-Power to explore peat, peat alternatives and peatland protection with visitors of all ages.  While […]

Antwerp, Belgium SPIN-FERT research was presented at the 10th EuChemS Chemistry Congress (ECC10) in Antwerp, Belgium, bringing the project’s work on innovative and sustainable biostimulant solutions to the international chemistry community. A researcher from Eurecat – Technology Centre, Robert Guiu Sans, participated in the congress and presented the poster “Development of plant growth-promoting bacteria with […]

Rome, Italy On July 22, the Aniene Festival has been the framework for “Green Sounds: Science and Art in Plant Music,” a workshop and performance led by Carmelo Cannarella (CNR-IBBA – Institute of Biology and Agrarian Biotechnology). The innovative event guided the audience through a multidisciplinary journey exploring phytoacoustics and the sonification of natural environments. […]

Rome, Italy Organizers: Organized by CREA (Council for Agricultural Research and Economics) and Coldiretti Giovani Impresa, in collaboration with SISS and IUSS. https://www.crea.gov.it/-/soil-date-il-futuro-del-suolo-incontra-il-futuro-dell-agricoltura-1 SPIN-FERT Recognized as a Winning Innovation at SOIL Date! 🌾🌱 We are proud and excited to share that SPIN-FERT has been awarded as one of the top winning projects at SOIL Date, […]

Montelibretti, Italy On Friday, September 25, 2026, the Research Area of Rome 1 of the National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ARRM1) in Montelibretti opened its doors to the public for the European Researchers’ Night within the framework of the European project "I4Science and Sustainability" (Horizon Europe - MSCA & Citizens). This event involved about 1200 […]