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SUMMARY:Report press conference for SPIN-FERT media
DESCRIPTION:Skierniewice\, Poland \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn 24 October 2024\, the National Institute of Horticultural Research (INHORT) held a press conference devoted to the SPIN-FERT project\, the main objective of which is to promote activities aimed at soil improvement and production of peat-free growing media. The event brought together media representatives\, including journalists from specialized technical magazines and regional radio and TV broadcasting channels. \n\n\n\nThe conference included presentations by representatives of all Polish partners. Prof. Dr. hab Eligio Malusà (INHORT)\, as project coordinator\, introduced the project goals and issues related to soils health and the development of peat-free substrates. Prof. Dr. hab. Joanna Hoffmann (ASSF / Art & Science Node / University of Arts in Poznań) showed how art can support the transfer of scientific knowledge toward common citizens. Dr. Krzysztof Ambroziak (Intermag) discussed the aspects of the production process of microbial products. Prof. Dr. hab.  Magdalena Frąc (Institute of Agrophysics-PAS) explained the mechanisms of interaction between microorganisms and plants. \n\n\n\nThe conference was concluded with a discussion and a practical workshop for the attendees\, where participants had the opportunity to experience the link between the smell of the soil with the personal emotions it brings from the memory.  \n\n\n\nMedia reports were broadcasted on the news of the regional channel of the Polish Television (TVP3) and radio and are expected also to be published in major magazines. \n\n\n\n https://lodz.tvp.pl/83126263/lodzkie-wiadomosci-dnia-24102024-1830 \n\n\n\n(See from minute 15.20) \n\n\n\nConference program (PL) \n\n\n\nPress release: https://spinfert.eu/press-releases-2/
URL:https://spinfert.eu/event/report-press-conference-for-spin-fert-media/
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SUMMARY:Technical Day on Growing Substrates
DESCRIPTION:Passariano (Udine – Italy) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresentation of SPIN-FERT Project by the Italian Society of Horticulture (SOI) was held on 24 September in Passariano (Udine – Italy). \n\nPromoting and optimizing alternative substrates to peat for horticultural crops. With the European project SPIN-FERT\, in which Ri.Nova is collaborating\, the aim is to improve the health of European soils and sustainable horticultural practices. New sustainable peat-free substrates will be developed from agricultural by-products that will be enriched with biostimulants (microbial strains and/or humic extracts)\, selected to improve their characteristics and applicability. The innovative formulations will be tested in four European countries: Italy\, Poland\, France and the UK.\nThe project was presented with a short communication at the ‘Technical Day on Growing Substrates’ organized by the Italian Society of Horticulture (SOI) on 24 September in Passariano (Udine – Italy) by Sara Turci\, researcher in integrated and organic production for Ri.Nova.
URL:https://spinfert.eu/event/technical-day-on-growing-substrates/
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SUMMARY:IV International Organic Fruit Symposium and II International Organic Vegetable Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Warsaw\, Poland \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn September 17-20\, 2024\, the 4th International Organic Fruit Symposium and the 2nd International Organic Vegetable Symposium  were held in Warsaw\, organised by the Institute of Horticulture – National Research Institute and the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS). The event was held under the patronage of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development\, Czesław Siekierski. The symposia were officially opened by the Director of the Institute of Horticulture – National Research Institute – Prof. Dr hab. Dorota Konopacka\, Secretary of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development – Mr Stefan Krajewski and the leading scientific organiser of the conference – Dr hab. Eligio Malusà\, prof. The opening ceremony was also attended by representatives of the Department of Organic Agriculture and Food Quality of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development\, Director – Mr. Marek Cieśliński and Deputy Director – Mr. Jan Golba. The symposia gathered about 100 representatives of the scientific community involved in organic farming from all over the world\, including the United States\, Argentina\, Brazil\, Japan\, India\, England\, France\, Germany\, Italy\, Turkey and Poland. The participants presented the results of their research and held fruitful discussions\, lasting until late in the evening\, on the position and future of organic farming in the world. The guests could also familiarise themselves with Polish culture and tradition. They listened to a concert featuring Fryderyk Chopin’s compositions and tasted traditional Polish dishes and products. As part of the study trip\, the participants visited two organic fruit farms: “Ekojabłonka” owned by Mr. Hubert Filipiak in Rembertów near Tarczyn and the farm of Mr. Andrzej Kazimierczak and the headquarters of the Association of Producers “Top Fruit” in Dąbrówka Stara near Błędów. They also visited the Institute of Horticulture – National Research Institute\, where they toured the Centre for Innovative and Sustainable Horticultural Technologies (CIZTO)\, the Centre for Processing Horticultural Products (CPPO)\, the Department of Horticultural Plant Breeding\, the Department of Fruit and Vegetable Storage and Processing\, the Department of Food Safety Research. In addition to the laboratory buildings\, equipment and research work carried out as part of various projects\, the exhibition “Sensory Gardens in the Chambers of the Primate’s Palace”\, prepared on the occasion of the annual Skierniewice Festival of Flowers\, Fruits and Vegetables\, made an unforgettable impression on the visitors. \n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n During the OrgHort 2024 Symposium in Warsaw\, Prof. Joanna Hoffmann\, chair of Art & Science Node\, member of SPIN-FERT Consortium presented the artistic project The Breath of Soil: Memory Nexus\, which delves into the intricate relationship between soil and humans. Employing the sense of smell\, it explores the relationship between soil and human memory\, combining scientific\, societal\, cultural\, and personal perspectives.\nThe scent of soil is a treasure trove of knowledge about its composition and the processes that occur in it. At the same time\, it is a source of emotions and memories stored in the unfathomable layers of human memory. \nParticipants of the ORGHORT Symposium shared with us the personal memories evoked by Soil Sample N1 prepared by InHort. The memories will be archived and serve as a foundation for creating a unique model of the RNA molecule\, which will then be printed using biodegradable materials and buried in the soil. Over time\, this original “memory capsule” will disintegrate\, becoming part of the “living memory” of the soil and\, indirectly\, of the plants that will grow from it.\nread more_\n The Breath of Soil: Memory Nexus
URL:https://spinfert.eu/event/iv-international-organic-fruit-symposium-and-ii-international-organic-vegetable-symposium/
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SUMMARY:Skierniewice Festival of Flowers\, Fruits and Vegetable - INHORT
DESCRIPTION:Osada pałacowa\, Skierniewice\,  Poland \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEXHIBITION: SENSORY GARDENS \nin chambers of the Prymasowski Palace\n  \n\n\nOn the third weekend of September\, the 47th “Flowers\, Fruits and Vegetables Festival” was held in Skierniewice. It is one of the largest cultural and trade fair events in Poland\, attracting crowds of citizens and tourists from Poland and abroad\, known for its colorful parade\, numerous accompanying events\, also organized by the National Institute of Horticultural Research (INHORT). This year\, INHORT organized a unique exhibition entitled ‘Sensory gardens in the chambers of the Primate’s Palace’\, which took place at the Institute headquarter. The exhibition was part of the celebrations marking the 20th anniversary of Poland’s membership of the European Union. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development\, Czesław Siekierski\, granted his honorary patronage to it\, and together with the Marshal of the Łódzkie Region\, Joanna Skrzydlewska\, personally attended its opening. \nThe “Sensory gardens” presented how the diversity of the plants’ world can be experienced with all human senses. Eight rooms of the Primate’s Palace were arranged\, creating a space where people could enjoy the different tastes of plants and specially processed food\, the aroma of their extracts and perfume of dozens of rose varieties\, the sound of a garden and… touch of soil and substrates. \nIndeed\, SPIN-FERT prepared the special exhibition ‘The breath of the Earth’ („Tchnienie ziemi”)\, showing how soil and soil substrates can be perceived with all human senses. The smell of a soil substrate was associated to a classic tune\, thus connecting the senses of hearing and smell\, which turned into a symphony when the substrate was complemented with microbial inocula. The fractions of different soils and substrates gave the experience of touch. The color of various soils served to attract the sense of sight and was also associated to its taste (with white\, brown or black chocolate!). \nThe participants (about 6.000) took part in activities combining cultural and scientific perspectives that delighted both young and old\, including word games\, interactive presentations about soil biodiversity\, as well as a soil-inspired raffle\, receiving microbial inocula to improve soil life (prepared by INTERMAG and INHORT) or compost-based substrate to substitute peat (prepared by ENOMONDO) as gift samples. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoil\, one of the most essential elements of life on Earth\, is not only the basis for horticultural production but also has a sensory effect on humans\, affecting their senses\, memories and emotions. As part of the exhibition Sensory Gardens\, the  SPIN-FERT team of InHORT organised a workshop related to the scent of the soil that combined scientific and cultural perspectives. \n\n\n\n\n\nGlebowe Aromaty / Soil Aroma
URL:https://spinfert.eu/event/skierniewice-festival-of-flowers-fruits-and-vegetable-inhort/
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SUMMARY:Kick-off meeting
DESCRIPTION:The SPIN-FERT project kick-off meeting launched an exciting journey to revolutionize soil health and sustainable horticulture across Europe. Funded by the European Commission under Horizon Europe\, the project aims to set new standards in soil management. The meeting began with inspiring visits to locations showcasing agritourism and advanced agricultural research. Attendees explored innovations in new variety development\, organic farming\, precision agriculture\, and sustainability. The second day featured engaging presentations on the project’s ambitious goals\, focusing on the circular economy and peat-free substrates. Key discussions included the EU mission for soil protection and the project’s robust framework for soil health. Afternoon sessions covered essential topics like coordination\, ethics\, and the roles of various work packages. Highlights included a focus on the sustainability of innovative products and advanced tools for soil quality assessment. The meeting concluded with a positive and collaborative spirit\, setting a hopeful tone for SPIN-FERT’s future. This kick-off didn’t just lay a foundation; it sparked a drive for groundbreaking sustainable soil practices across Europe. Stay tuned for more updates as SPIN-FERT leads the way toward a greener\, more sustainable future!   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSPIN-FERT Project Kick-Off Meeting Highlights\n\n\n\nWe are excited to share the highlights of the SPIN-FERT project kick-off meeting\, marking the beginning of our collaborative journey towards enhancing soil health and sustainable horticultural practices across Europe. \n\n\n\nVisit to Enomondo 19th June \n\n\n\nThe meeting began with a visit to Enomondo\, aligning with the Caviro Group’s circular philosophy of converting waste into energy and natural fertilizers for agricultural use\, helping to replenish vineyards where it all begins. We then visited the facilities and experimental fields of the Rinova Group. The first day concluded with a delightful dinner at Agriturismo La Graziosa. \n\n\n    \n\n\n\nThe second day\, July 20th\, featured presentations by key figures in the agriculture field. Daniela Radu discussed Horizon Europe and project support\, while Eligio Malusa introduced the SPIN-FERT structure. Steve Quarri presented the “Hort2thefuture” project focusing on wood fiber-based growing media. After lunch\, administrative topics were covered\, followed by discussions on coordination\, gender\, and ethics. Work packages 1\, 2\, and 3 leaders defined their objectives within the SPIN-FERT project. Joanna Hoffman highlighted communication and training in WP1\, Bartek Tylkowski focused on biostimulants in WP2\, and Maria Grazia Tommasini outlined agronomic testing in WP3. \n\n\n    \n\n\n\n July 21st resumed with Silvia Buzzi on sustainability\, and Loredana Canfora on soil quality assessment tools. WHO? highlighted peat-free substrates’ benefits\, and Eligio Malusa wrapped up with a summary. The meeting set the stage for innovative soil management practices in Europe within the SPIN-FERT project. Stay tuned for updates on our progress!
URL:https://spinfert.eu/event/kick-off-meeting/
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