BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SPINFERT - ECPv6.5.1.6//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://spinfert.eu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SPINFERT REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T235959 DTSTAMP:20260415T182657 CREATED:20250804T223308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T183843Z UID:7192-1751673600-1751759999@spinfert.eu SUMMARY:Spin-Fert at the University of Hohenheim's Open Day 2025 DESCRIPTION:Stuttgart\, Germany \n\n\n\nUniversity of Hohenheim \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOn July 5\, 2025\, the University of Hohenheim welcomed the public to its annual Open Day. As part of the event\, the Spin-Fert project was presented at a joint booth with the Moor-Power project\, drawing attention to the importance of peatland protection and the development of peat alternatives in horticultural substrates. \n\n\n\nUnder the shared title “Smell\, guess\, protect: moor protection quiz meets memory nexus”\, Spin-Fert engaged visitors with a unique smell-based memory game\, designed to explore the sensory perception of different growing media. Participants were invited to smell and reflect on two contrasting substrate samples. The activity attracted broad interest: more than 130 people took part\, ranging from curious children to experienced gardeners and academics. \n\n\n\nFollowing the memory game\, visitors had the opportunity to explore a variety of peat alternatives displayed at the booth. These included different materials currently being tested or used as components in peat-free or peat-reduced substrates. The hands-on display allowed for direct comparison of texture\, structure\, and appearance\, sparking many in-depth conversations about practical use\, environmental impact\, and future potential.  \n\n\n\nAlongside Spin-Fert’s contribution\, the Moor-Power project offered a peatland quiz that challenged visitors’ knowledge on topics like climate protection\, rewetted moors\, and the use of solar energy in these sensitive ecosystems. \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 Created by ASN URL:https://spinfert.eu/event/spin-fert-at-the-university-of-hohenheims-open-day-2025/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spinfert.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/UHOH-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250709T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250709T235959 DTSTAMP:20260415T182657 CREATED:20250806T113825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T184042Z UID:7337-1752019200-1752105599@spinfert.eu SUMMARY:Fruit Focus at Niab East Malling DESCRIPTION:East Malling\, Great Britain \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFruit Focus 2025: Innovation\, Exchange & Smarter Growing Solutions \n\n\n\nFruit Focus 2025\, hosted at NIAB’s East Malling Research Centre\, brought together over 1\,500 visitors and more than 100 targeted product and service providers for a vibrant day of innovation\, knowledge exchange\, and industry networking. \n\n\n\nAs the UK’s premier event for the fruit-growing industry\, Fruit Focus connected researchers\, growers\, and innovators to spark new ideas and explore sustainable solutions shaping the future of horticulture. \n\n\n\nAmong the highlights was a standout showcase of the Spin-Fert project and collaborative research between NIAB and ReCoir on recycling coir as a peat-free alternative. Dr Louisa Robinson shared cutting-edge findings at the NFU Fruit Forum on the benefits of adding beneficial microbes to recycled coir\, while Dr Mat Papp-Rupar hosted a hands-on demonstration stand\, where visitors could engage directly with the material and its potential. \n\n\n\nThank you to everyone who joined us on 9 July 2025 to celebrate innovation\, sustainability\, and smarter growing practices in UK horticulture. \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\nBehind the Scenes: ReCoir x NIAB – Sustainable Innovation in Action\n\n\n\nBehind the scenes\, ReCoir and NIAB were hard at work preparing for the showcase—blending science and sustainability from the ground up. \n\n\n\nIn the lead-up to Fruit Focus 2025\, ReCoir prepared custom coir batches by composting\, steaming\, and blending recycled coir into trial-ready mixes. These substrates were enriched with beneficial microbes as part of the Spin-Fert project\, with the aim of supporting smarter\, greener growing systems for tray-planted vegetable crops. \n\n\n\nThis collaboration highlights what’s possible when environmental innovation meets practical application—reducing farm waste and paving the way to peat-free\, sustainable cropping. \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 Created by ASN URL:https://spinfert.eu/event/fruit-focus-at-niab-east-malling/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spinfert.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/niab-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250908T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250912T235959 DTSTAMP:20260415T182657 CREATED:20250521T153931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T183810Z UID:6877-1757289600-1757721599@spinfert.eu SUMMARY:VII EUROSOIL 2025 Congress DESCRIPTION:Seville\, Spain \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVII International Congress of the European Confederation of Soil Science Societies (ECSSS) \n\n\n\n\n\nFrom September 8–12\, 2025\, the EUROSOIL 2025 conference took place in Seville\, bringing together over 1\,000 participants from 63 countries to explore sustainable solutions for soil and plant health. \n\n\n\nAs part of the programme\, the SPIN-FERT project was presented by researchers from Eurecat – Technology Centre of Catalonia. The focus was on developing sustainable biostimulant granulates for horticulture\, aiming to enhance crop performance while reducing environmental impact. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPhD candidate and chemist Robert Guiu Sans shared key results from his doctoral research\, presented under the title:“Development and Optimization of Highly Effective and Innovative Biostimulant Granulate Formulations for Horticulture.”Together with Dr. Bartosz Tylkowski and Dr. Magdalena Olkiewicz\, he introduced innovative formulations based on encapsulated\, sustainably sourced humic substances — highlighting their potential applications in agriculture and horticulture. \n\n\n\nThe presentation generated strong interest among researchers\, practitioners\, and policymakers\, sparking engaging discussions on the role of biostimulants in future farming systems. \n\n\n\nMany thanks to the EUROSOIL 2025 organizers\, the SPIN-FERT consortium\, the European Commission\, and Eurecat for supporting this work. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.eurosoil2025.eu/EUROSOIL2025 \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\n\n\n Created by ASN URL:https://spinfert.eu/event/vii-eurosoil-2025-congress/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spinfert.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/EUROSOILCONFERENCE20252-306344.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250910T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250910T235959 DTSTAMP:20260415T182657 CREATED:20250804T224152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T183754Z UID:7207-1757462400-1757548799@spinfert.eu SUMMARY:Workshop on Scientific Communication Ethics DESCRIPTION:Torun\, Poland \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Speaking Science with Integrity: Ethics and Inclusivity in Collaborative Research”Ph.D. Monika Betyna-Białek \n\n\n\nTeams Link \n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\nWelcome and IntroductionBrief overview of the workshop aimsWhy ethics and inclusivity matter in scientific communication \n\n\n\nPart 1: Integrity in Scientific CommunicationPrinciples of transparency\, honesty\, and accountabilityReal-world examples of ethical dilemmas in collaborative researchInteractive discussion: spotting red flags in research reporting \n\n\n\nPart 2: Fostering Inclusivity in Research TeamsCommunication across disciplines\, backgrounds\, and culturesInclusive authorship and representationGroup exercise: analysing inclusive vs. exclusive communication styles \n\n\n\nPart 3: Case Study & Group ReflectionCase scenario involving ethical and inclusivity challengesSmall group discussion and feedbackTake-home messages: how to apply ethical principles in everyday work \n\n\n\nWrap-up and InstructionsSummary of key pointsInstructions for the next phase (Verbal Fluency Test and questionnaire) \n\n\n\nOrganizzazione e coordinamento: CREA-AA\, L. Canfora\, A. Manfredini URL:https://spinfert.eu/event/workshop-on-scientific-communication-ethics/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://spinfert.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Zrzut-ekranu-2025-08-5-o-00.36.09.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250926T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250926T235959 DTSTAMP:20260415T182657 CREATED:20251001T153543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T031026Z UID:7531-1758844800-1758931199@spinfert.eu SUMMARY:European Research Night 2025 DESCRIPTION:CNR Research Area\, Montelibretti\, Rome \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSPIN-FERT at European Researchers’ Night 2025 \n\n\n\nThe European Researchers’ Night\, an initiative promoted by the European Commission\, brings together research institutes\, cultural organizations\, and the public to celebrate science through imagination\, innovation\, integration\, and impact. Within the program hosted at the CNR Research Area in Montelibretti (Rome) on 26 September 2025\, SPIN-FERT was presented with two engaging activities from CNR-ISB\, showcasing biodiversity\, creativity\, and scientific exploration: \n\n\n\n\n “Who do you dare call ‘mold’? The colorful and biodiverse world of microfungi” by Flavia Pinzari\, Enrica Donati and Laura Lilla\n\n\n\n\n“Plants in Concert: Exploring Biodiversity and Green Bioacoustics with sounds\, sonic signals\, and music from plants” Workshop and music performance by Carmelo Cannarella \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 \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\n\n Created by ASN URL:https://spinfert.eu/event/european-research-night-2025/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spinfert.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20250927-WA0026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251010T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251013T235959 DTSTAMP:20260415T182657 CREATED:20251021T183737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T183727Z UID:7604-1760054400-1760399999@spinfert.eu SUMMARY:SPIN-FERT at the FAO Global Exhibition: From Seeds to Foods DESCRIPTION:Parco di Porta Capena\, Rome\, Italy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAs part of the FAO’s 80th anniversary celebrations and the World Food Day events\, the “From Seeds to Foods” exhibition showcased the rich traditions and innovations that shape how we grow\, share\, and enjoy food. Held at Parco di Porta Capena in Rome\, the exhibition offered visitors an informative and entertaining journey through the value chains of field crops\, horticulture\, livestock\, forestry\, and fisheries. Attendees had the opportunity to see food production technologies\, taste foods from various culinary traditions\, and engage in discussions with agrifood system experts.  \n\n\n\nSPIN-FERT was honored to participate in this landmark event\, presenting our immersive sensory installation\, “Breath of Soil – Memory Nexus”. This experience invited visitors to explore the emotional and sensory connections between soil and life on Earth. Collaborating with the CREA team\, we engaged a diverse audience—including citizens\, children\, students\, and farmers—to reflect on the vital role of soil in sustaining life. \n\n\n\nAdditionally\, we facilitated a hands-on activity where participants sensorially evaluated four composts used in peat-free growing substrates. By assessing the color and intensity of nine distinct odors\, visitors contributed to developing a standardized method for the qualitative and sensorial evaluation of composts\, aimed at supporting producers in valorizing their products. \n\n\n\nThis exhibition not only celebrated the past and present of our food systems but also highlighted the importance of sustainable practices for the future. SPIN-FERT is proud to have been part of this global conversation on the future of food and agriculture. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.fao.org/seeds-to-foods/en \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 \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 \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 Created by ASN URL:https://spinfert.eu/event/spin-fert-at-the-fao-global-exhibition-from-seeds-to-foods/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spinfert.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251016T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251016T235959 DTSTAMP:20260415T182657 CREATED:20251021T184433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T183703Z UID:7645-1760572800-1760659199@spinfert.eu SUMMARY:World Food Day 2025 – Celebrating Life\, Soil\, and Sustainability DESCRIPTION:Rome\, Italy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWorld Food Day 2025 marked a historic milestone: the 80th anniversary of both the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the United Nations. Under the global theme “Hand in hand for better food and a better future!”\, this year’s event called for international solidarity in building a more sustainable\, resilient\, and equitable food system for all. \n\n\n\nBringing together governments\, international organizations\, scientists\, and engaged citizens\, the celebration highlighted global efforts to address food insecurity\, promote environmental stewardship\, and drive innovation in agriculture\, nutrition\, and ecosystem health. \n\n\n\nAs part of the Science and Innovation Forum\, SPIN-FERT was proud to contribute to World Food Day 2025 — an inspiring celebration of life\, soil\, and sustainability. \n\n\n\nWe were honoured by the presence of the Italian Minister of Agriculture\, Food Sovereignty and Forests\, who visited our immersive installation: “Breath of Soil – Memory Nexus” — a sensory journey into the living memory of soil. \n\n\n\nOver the course of two vibrant hours\, countless visitors stopped by to explore how every soil tells a story. Through scent\, texture\, and memory\, SPIN-FERT’s installation invited guests to reflect on the emotional and ecological significance of soil\, and its essential role in sustaining life on Earth. \n\n\n\nTogether with the #CREA team\, we welcomed citizens\, students\, scientists\, and journalists from around the world to discover the often-overlooked sensory power of soil. Through sensory soil analysis\, SPIN-FERT continues to explore the deep connections between soil\, emotion\, and memory — advancing an innovative\, multidisciplinary approach to sustainability and ecosystem health. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.un.org/en/live/world-food-day-2025 \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 \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCREA – FAO – SIF Exhibition 2025_programmaDownload\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Created by ASN URL:https://spinfert.eu/event/world-food-day-2025-celebrating-life-soil-and-sustainability/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spinfert.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/1000113265.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251020T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251020T235959 DTSTAMP:20260415T182657 CREATED:20260119T015324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T160828Z UID:8043-1760918400-1761004799@spinfert.eu SUMMARY:Breath of Soil / Memory Nexus Workshop DESCRIPTION:Poznan\, Poland \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nOn October 20th\, 2025\, students of the University of Arts in Poznań / Studio for Transdisciplinary Projects and Research participated in an interdisciplinary workshop led by Prof. Joanna Hoffmann with the assistance of Mateusz Janik. (FASSF) \n\n\n\nThe session wove together artistic inquiry and scientific perspectives within the framework of the SPIN-FERT EU project (Mission Soil). The meeting opened with an introduction to SPIN-FERT and its central mission: converting agricultural residues into innovative fertilisers and peat-free growing media. Students were also introduced to the advanced technologies used in SPIN-FERT’s research\, which collectively support soil regeneration and circular horticultural solutions. \n\n\n\nThe workshop then shifted to The Breath of Soil: Memory Nexus\, a participatory art-science project that examines scent as a bridge between the hidden life of soil and \n\n\n\nThe soil sample was prepared by SPIN-FERT scientists from ENOMONDO (IT) & InHORT (PL). For the sample\, they used compost produced using an innovative method that combines waste from agri-food industries. In particular\, it included three kinds of raw materials: i)residues from wine production (grape pomace – formed of grape skin and seeds)\, after the extraction of the remaining alcohol (to produce grappa\, the famous Italian distillate)\, ii) the residues from the transformation into preservatives or frozen food of fruits (apple pomace – the peel and exhausted flesh – from the production of juices) and vegetables (tomato or other vegetable peels)\, and iii) the material obtained from pruning grape vines (shoots and vines). These raw materials\, characterised by high quality and free of plastics and other impurities\, were processed using an innovative composting technology\, enabling them to be transformed into pleasant-smelling compost.  human recollection. Participants were encouraged to reflect on smell as an often-overlooked channel of communication in natural ecosystems and in artistic practice. Discussions focused on how olfactory perception can reveal subtle processes within soil—its microbial vitality\, its temporal layers\, and its emotional impact. \n\n\n\nStudents learned that Decay—whether occurring naturally in soil or managed through composting—is the essential process by which decomposing organic matter is transformed into nutrient-rich material that supports plant growth. \n\n\n\nThe workshop resulted in the Memory Molecule no 07 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://artscience-node.com/memory-molecule-07/ \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 Created by ASN URL:https://spinfert.eu/event/breath-of-soil-memory-nexus-workshop/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spinfert.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MemoryPoznan2small.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251024T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251024T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T182658 CREATED:20250829T180150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T183915Z UID:7424-1761296400-1761310800@spinfert.eu SUMMARY:Soil Health and Fertility DESCRIPTION:Campus Unitec S.p.A.\, via Provinciale Cotignola 20/9\, Lugo (RA)\, Italy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTheme & Objectives \n\n\n\nOrganised by the FRESH Foundation\, the event focuses on the vital interactions between plant root systems and soil microbiota\, which play a crucial role in the health of fruit crops and soil productivity. The main goal is to preserve and enhance the native fertility of soil\, one of the most valuable resources for sustainable agriculture. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram & Sessions\n\n\n\nOpening\n\n\n\n\nProf. Edoardo Costantini (President\, International Union of Soil Sciences):“Soil Health and Fertility\, Possible Coexistence?”\n\n\n\n\nSession I – Sustainable Soil Fertility Management\n\n\n\n\nProf. Massimo Tagliavini (Free University of Bozen-Bolzano): “Managing soil fertility in orchards: from precision solutions to agroecology”\n\n\n\nProf. Bartolomeo Dichio (University of Basilicata): “Organic matter management in orchards”\n\n\n\nProf. Brunella Morandi (University of Bologna): “Natural cover crops in agroecological orchards”\n\n\n\n\nSession II – Soil Health and Quality\n\n\n\n\nProf. Davide Bulgarelli (University of Dundee): “CIRCLES H2020: the role of microbiota in soil and plant health”\n\n\n\nDr. Loredana Canfora (CREA): “The superiority of native microbiomes: new biofertilizers and biopesticides”\n\n\n\nDr. Silvia Zuccherelli (SICURAL): “Soil analysis supporting regenerative agriculture”\n\n\n\n\nSession III – Biostimulants: Technical Tools to Understand\n\n\n\n\nProf. Antonio Ferrante (SSSUP Sant’Anna\, Pisa): “Biostimulants: a general framework” – exploring their role in yield\, quality\, and plant resilience against abiotic stress\n\n\n\n\nClosing\n\n\n\n\nRoundtable discussion with Q&A from the audience\n\n\n\nNetworking lunch to foster dialogue and collaboration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizers\, Endorsements & Audience\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer: FRESH Foundation (established 2024)\, dedicated to enhancing Italian fruit production chains.\n\n\n\nEndorsements: Expected support from academic institutions and professional associations (Agronomists\, Agricultural Experts\, Agrotechnicians).\n\n\n\n\nTarget audience: Researchers\, professionals\, farmers\, students. The event also offers continuing professional credits (CFP) for agronomists\, agricultural experts\, and agrotechnicians. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.ffresh.it/eventi/salute-e-fertilita-del-suolo/ \n\n\n\n Created by ASN URL:https://spinfert.eu/event/soil-health-and-fertility/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spinfert.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SALUTE-E-FERTILITA-DEL-SUOLO.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251127T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251127T235959 DTSTAMP:20260415T182658 CREATED:20251201T190918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T190919Z UID:7816-1764201600-1764287999@spinfert.eu SUMMARY:"Encapsules technologies: Here\, There\, Everywhere" (Tecnología de encapsulación: aquí\, allí y en todas partes) DESCRIPTION:online \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nOn November 27\, Prof. Tylkowski from Eurecat\, Tarragona\, Spain\, delivered an online lecture titled “Encapsules technologies: Here\, There\, Everywhere” ( Tecnología de encapsulación: aquí\, allí y en todas partes) as part of promoting Spin-Fert project. \n\n\n\nThe lecture was organized by the Association of Soil and Substrate Preparers for Cultivation (Asociación de Preparadores de Tierras y Sustratos para Cultivo (APTYS)\, (https://aptys.org)). APTYS is a national association that brings together companies that manufacture or market substrates in Spain\, understanding substrates as growing media other than natural soil used for plant cultivation in gardening and horticulture. The lecture was an excellent opportunity to familiarize Spanish stakeholders with the scope of the project and to share with them the first non-confidential results related to the delivery technology developed by Eurecat within the framework of the project. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Created by ASN URL:https://spinfert.eu/event/encapsules-technologies-here-there-everywhere-tecnologia-de-encapsulacion-aqui-alli-y-en-todas-partes/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spinfert.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/tylkowski-Spin-Fert-27112025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260202T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260205T235959 DTSTAMP:20260415T182658 CREATED:20260210T011831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T011833Z UID:8288-1769990400-1770335999@spinfert.eu SUMMARY:SPIN-FERT at the Agricultural Chemistry Winter School (ACWS) 2026 DESCRIPTION:Bologna\, Italy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nRi.Nova and Crea at the Agricultural Chemistry Winter School with the SPIN-FERT project \n\n\n\nRi.Nova and Crea\, partners in the European project SPIN-FERT\, participated in the Agricultural Chemistry Winter School (ACWS)\, a training and scientific event for PhD students and early-career researchers working inagricultural chemistry\, biostimulants\, soil–plant interactions\, and soil health management. \n\n\n\nThe school was an important opportunity for scientific updating and interdisciplinary exchange\, thanks to lectures and contributions from internationally renowned scientists\, which promoted the transfer of knowledge and the sharing of innovative methodological approaches. \n\n\n\nDuring the event\, RINOVA and CREA presented two posters showcasing ongoing experimental and research activities in the Horizon Europe SPIN-FERT project. \n\n\n\n🌱 Ri.Nova pictured: Sara Turci and Elettra Frassineti) presented the results of pot trials aimed at evaluating a new peat-free substrate\, supplied by project partner Enomondo\, in combination with different biostimulants applied in aqueous formulations via root and foliar treatments. The experiments\, conducted on lettuce\, zucchini\, and tomato\, assessed the performance of the new substrate and analysed the physiological and productive responses of the crops following biostimulant application. \n\n\n\n🌾 Crea (poster presented by Maria Cristina Sorrentino) outlined the workflow of upcoming research activities focused on the characterisation of soil organic matter fractions in experimental fields managed by RINOVA\, where soil management practices aimed at increasing organic matter content\, such as green manure and compost application\, are being implemented. The study seeks to evaluate the effects of these practices on organic matter dynamics\, a key indicator of soil health. \n\n\n\nParticipation in initiatives such as the ACWS underscores the value of networking and scientific research aimed at developing more resilient and sustainable agricultural systems. \n\n\n\nA special thanks to the University of Bologna team for organizing the event. \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 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Created by ASN URL:https://spinfert.eu/event/spin-fert-at-the-agricultural-chemistry-winter-school-acws-2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spinfert.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-05-at-16.34.34.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260211T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260211T235959 DTSTAMP:20260415T182658 CREATED:20260119T013903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T142828Z UID:8029-1770768000-1770854399@spinfert.eu SUMMARY:She-nziate – CNR-ISB Open day DESCRIPTION:SPIN_FERT by the STEM Week and the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (CNR_ISB) \n\n\n\nOn February 11\, at the Territorial Research Area of the National Research Council – Rome1 (CNR-ARRM1)\, Carmelo Cannarella (CNR-ISB) held a workshop entitled: “Phytoacoustics – Plants in Music: How to Transform Nature into Sound\,” an outreach initiative connected to a research activity exploring the relationships between plants and sound. \n\n\n\nThis workshop was part of the Open Day “She-nziate” which falls within both STEM Week and the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The Open Day featured approximately 15 activities\, including workshops\, seminars\, and demonstration sessions. \n\n\n\nInvestigating the biophysical and bioelectrical processes of the plant world and translating them into sound phenomena makes it possible to communicate science through a sensory\, interdisciplinary language that brings together biology\, physics\, technology\, art\, and listening practices. Sound thus becomes a tool for scientific inquiry\, as well as for mediation and data representation\, making often hidden phenomena audible. \n\n\n\nApproximately 100 lower secondary school students attended the event\, with about 50 participating in phytoacoustics activities\, divided into three groups. \n\n\n\nDuring the workshop\, the SPIN-FERT project’s activities were also presented\, highlighting in particular that soil is a complex living system and a fundamental prerequisite for the well-being of plants and trees. Soil itself was therefore the subject of a sonification demonstration\, contributing to a dialogue between scientific knowledge and society\, encouraging new ways of listening to the natural world and new forms of relationship between human beings and the environment. \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 \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Created by ASN URL:https://spinfert.eu/event/she-nziate-cnr-isb-open-day/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://spinfert.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/She-nziate-logo-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260303T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260305T235959 DTSTAMP:20260415T182658 CREATED:20260401T230128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T230132Z UID:8522-1772496000-1772755199@spinfert.eu SUMMARY:At the CNR in Montelibretti\, the “Curious by Nature” Open Day Celebrates World Nature Day DESCRIPTION:Rome\, Italy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nOn March 3\, 4\, and 5\, 2026\, the Territorial Research Area of the National Research Council (ARRM1) in Montelibretti (Rome) open its doors to primary school students for the “Curious by Nature” Open Day\, an initiative dedicated to celebrating World Wildlife Day. \n\n\n\nDuring these three days\, children are involved in a multidisciplinary and engaging exploration of science\, technology\, innovation\, and Art & Science. Through interactive experiments\, hands-on demonstrations\, and discussions with researchers\, young participants have the opportunity to discover firsthand how scientific knowledge is created and how it contributes to the protection and enhancement of our natural heritage. \n\n\n\nThe initiative aimed at stimulating curiosity\, encouraging critical thinking\, and promoting scientific culture from primary school onward\, within a dynamic and inclusive environment. “Curious by Nature” represents a valuable opportunity to bring younger generations closer to the world of research\, showing how science and creativity can work together to interpret and understand the complexity of nature. \n\n\n\nThe Open Day is part of the outreach activities promoted by the CNR Territorial Research Area in Montelibretti\, which has long been committed to strengthening the connection between the scientific community\, schools\, and the local area. \n\n\n\nWithin this event\, CNR-ISB participates with three activities: Carmelo Cannarella (“The Secret Music of Plants”)\, Valerio Muzzini (“Discovering the Environment with Sensors”)\, and Giovanni D’Orazio (“Science and Color: Painting with the Colors of Nature”). \n\n\n\nCNR-ISB’s activities have also been designed to increase awareness of the central role of soil health for both human life and the planet — a fundamental principle that inspires the SPIN-FERT project. \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 \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 Created by ASN URL:https://spinfert.eu/event/at-the-cnr-in-montelibretti-the-curious-by-nature-open-day-celebrates-world-nature-day/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spinfert.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/cannarella2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260303T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260303T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T182658 CREATED:20260225T182903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T141658Z UID:8406-1772532000-1772542800@spinfert.eu SUMMARY:SPIN-FERT & Hort2theFuture – Policy Scoping Workshop  DESCRIPTION:SPIN-FERT & Hort2theFuture Invite to Policy Scoping Workshop On Tuesday\, 3 March 2026\, the Horizon Europe projects SPIN-FERT and Hort2theFuture (H2F) convened a joint Policy Scoping Workshop in Brussels (REA headquarters) to present and discuss project results related to EU policies on peat-free growing substrates and biostimulants.  \n\n\n\nBringing together representatives from SPIN-FERT consortium\, Hort2theFuture consortium\, relevant EU policy experts (e.g.\, DG AGRI\, DG ENV)\, REA\, REA External review monitors\, invited external stakeholders (industry\, organic sector\, NGOs)\, and topic experts\, the workshop aimed at:  \n\n\n\n• Reviewing  the current policy landscape and the state of play of project results \n\n\n\n• Providing  preliminary information suitable for policy recommendations \n\n\n\n• Identifying key issues and gaps to define actions relevant to policies \n\n\n\nThe programme included policy updates from EU officers\, presentations of key innovations from both projects\, and a joint discussion on opportunities for coordinated policy briefs. \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 \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWorkshop report \n\n\n\nThe meeting confirmed that the operational synergy between SPIN-FERT and Hort2theFuture represents a strategic asset for effectively meeting the objectives of the topic and the overall Mission Soil. \n\n\n\nIt is our feeling that the collaboration between the two consortia has revealed a value that transcends individual project KPIs. \n\n\n\nInvolving representatives from DG AGRI in this process\, i.e. during the session\, was not only useful but necessary. The possibility of involving other DGs related to the subject (e.g. ENVI) in future similar events would provide an even better framework for the discussion and the work we carry on. The direct dialogue between institutions developing innovation and those defining the regulatory framework is suitable to avoid the risk of producing scientific and technically excellent solutions that are bureaucratically inapplicable. This exchange was therefore essential to bridge the gap between research and regulatory implementation\, favouring real-world application. \n\n\n\nSystematizing both projects’ pathways would allow for: \n\n\n\n\nstandardizing recommendations for peat-free substrates;\n\n\n\naligning technical innovations with the developments of the Fertilising Products Regulation (FPR);\n\n\n\nidentifying the regulatory gaps that still hinder the large-scale adoption of such solutions\, from both the manufacturers and farmers points of view.\n\n\n\n\nThe discussion with stakeholders and other project partners during the workshop allowed us to better understand possible options for policy recommendations. Indeed\, there is a clear sense that our scientific evidence is effectively providing a compass for future policy recommendations regarding bio-based substrates and fertilizers\, which\, however\, have to face some regulatory constraints that derive from both EU and national provisions. In this respect\, the session and workshop allowed us to acquire some additional knowledge useful to define possible technical solutions that better fit with the current legal framework and also present the issues that we face because of a lack of clear/common regulations (e.g. in case of adjuvants). \n\n\n\nWe believe that the approach of the session\, i.e. direct discussion between projects and DGs’ officers\, can help defining the scientific activity and support a better understanding of the implications that its results can have on current policies or legal frameworks\, supporting technical choices to be considered by the authority/ies when developing or modifying the provisions (e.g. in relation to the inclusion of new microbial genera under microbial biostimulants). Indeed\, besides the normal lobbying and consultation activity from/of industrial parties\, we believe that the scientific evidence can be better expressed during such kind of events/meetings and thus would welcome a kind of their “institutionalisation” among the normal dissemination activities of any project. \n\n\n\nTo maintain the proactive momentum generated in Brussels\, we have already scheduled technical meetings between the key players of both projects in the coming weeks. The objective is to define a common strategy (“the way forward”) that integrates the feedback received during the policy session and coordinates upcoming research and dissemination activities\, moving forward in a unified and synergistic direction. This is seen as a possibility of providing the EU Commission with a “common single message” based on policy recommendations derived from both projects independently\, but with a synergistic approach.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Created by ASN URL:https://spinfert.eu/event/spin-fert-hort2thefuture-policy-scoping-workshop/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://spinfert.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Workshop_forMissionSoilNews.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260306T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260306T163000 DTSTAMP:20260415T182658 CREATED:20260226T130227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T223519Z UID:8422-1772793000-1772814600@spinfert.eu SUMMARY:Soil Quality: The Role of Organic Fertilisers\, from Theory to Field DESCRIPTION:Cesena\, Italy \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn Friday\, March 6\, the workshop “Soil Quality: The Role of Organic-Based Fertilizers\, from Theory to Field” took place in Cesena\, Italy\, as part of the European SPIN-FERT project. The event was organized by Ri.Nova\, sponsored by Herambiente. \n\n\n\nThe technical meeting\, which was well-attended both in person and online\, highlighted strong interest in biostimulants and their applications\, while also highlighting several aspects that require further discussion and investigation. \n\n\n\nSoil quality is a fundamental lever for the future of agriculture\, ecosystem protection\, and land resilience\, but in recent decades it has been progressively compromised by intensive management practices and the effects of climate change. Soil organic matter plays a central role in countering these processes and improving soil fertility and resilience. \n\n\n\nIn particular\, through scientific contributions and the presentation of long-term case studies and applications across different crop types\, the conference offered a forum for discussion and technical-scientific updates for technicians\, agricultural sector operators\, researchers\, and public decision-makers. \n\n\n\nEligio Malusò from CREA and In Hort\, together with Maria Grazia Tommasini from Ri.Nova\, presented the possibility of considering all components of soil fertility within a soil quality index\, according to the SPIN-FERT approach. \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 \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 \n\n\n\n Created by ASN URL:https://spinfert.eu/event/soil-quality-the-role-of-organic-fertilisers-from-theory-to-field/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spinfert.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/P1054961-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260505T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260507T235959 DTSTAMP:20260415T182658 CREATED:20251121T193436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T193515Z UID:7798-1777939200-1778198399@spinfert.eu SUMMARY:SeedCon 2026 International Conference on the Seed Microbiome and Microbial Inheritance DESCRIPTION:Potsdam\, Germany \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n🌱SeedCon 2026🌱 the first International Conference on the Seed Microbiome and Microbial Inheritance is now open for registration & abstract submission! \n\n\n\nFrom 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 and microbial inheritance\, bridging fundamental knowledge with agricultural applications. \n\n\n\n🌱 Register for the conference at https://seedcon.org/collection/registeration-timeline-and-costs \n\n\n\n🌱Submit your abstract at https://seedcon.org/call-for-abstracts \n\n\n\n🌱All info on program\, speakers and travel details at https://seedcon.org/ \n\n\n\nWe encourage early registration to benefit from reduced fees and to secure your participation. Abstract submissions are welcome for oral and poster presentations across all relevant topics. \n\n\n\nPlease also feel free to forward this announcement to colleagues and networks who may be interested in joining SeedCon 2026 and contributing to the discussion.We look forward to welcoming you in Potsdam in May 2026! \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 Created by ASN URL:https://spinfert.eu/event/seedcon-2026-international-conference-on-the-seed-microbiome-and-microbial-inheritance/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spinfert.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/943F487E-AC62-4C0E-9E39-024037D4A50C.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260511T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260513T235959 DTSTAMP:20260415T182658 CREATED:20260318T150548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T150551Z UID:8511-1778457600-1778716799@spinfert.eu SUMMARY:Food Revolution 2026 Conference DESCRIPTION:Mestre\, Italy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nFrom 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. \n\n\n\nSPIN-FERT is part of the Food Revolution 2026 conference in Mestre (Italy) with Loredana Canfora (CREA) as invited speaker on the topic: Microbial inoculant success in soil: the importance of tracking inoculative species. \n\n\n\nAs a molecular biologist and biotechnologist in the field of soil microbial ecology Loredana Canfora is involved in the study of soil biodiversity\, microbial ecology\, integrated pest management\, evaluation of impact on soil microbial community\, and assessment of a new tool for the detection of bio-inoculants in soil.  \n\n\n\nPresentation: \n\n\n\nMicrobial inoculant success in soil: the importance of tracking inoculative species \n\n\n\nKey Points: \n\n\n\n• Are we truly certain the bioinoculant has established itself? \n\n\n\n• Monitoring the persistence of inoculated species in soil is essential to understand their efficacy\, optimise formulations\, and ensure safe and effective use.  \n\n\n\n• Innovative approaches are replacing conventional offerings with faster\, more accurate tools. \n\n\n\n• Innovative molecular tools enable rapid\, precise\, and cost-effective monitoring of microbial inoculants. \n\n\n\n• Hope or horizon? Aptamers-based tool in the monitoring of Bacillus subtilis in the field. \n\n\n\nLecture:May 11 \n\n\n\nStart 14:00 – Soil health \n\n\n\nMicrobial inoculant success in soil: the importance of tracking inoculative species \n\n\n\nhttps://www.foodrevolution.events/ \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Created by ASN URL:https://spinfert.eu/event/food-revolution-2026-conference/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://spinfert.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FoodRevolution-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260624T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260626T235959 DTSTAMP:20260415T182658 CREATED:20260318T151128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T151132Z UID:8516-1782259200-1782518399@spinfert.eu SUMMARY:CIGR–EurAgEng World Congress 2026 DESCRIPTION:Turin\, Italy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nThe CIGR – EurAgEng 2026 Conference covers a broad range of scientific and engineering topics addressing current and emerging challenges in agricultural and biosystems engineering. \n\n\n\nSPIN-FERT is taking part in the conference with a submitted oral presentation by CREA: \n\n\n\nViolino S.\, Figorilli S.\, Canfora L.\, Manfredini A.\, Moscovini L.\, Pallottino F.\, Antonucci F.\, Costa C.\, Furmanczyk E.M.\, Popinska W.\, Pepe A.G.\, Miglio E.\, Del Santo F.\, Sala S.\, Malusa E. Data-Driven Chemical-Physical Soil Quality Index And Visualization Tool.  \n\n\n\nFor more information on the schedule of the conference please visit the website: \n\n\n\nhttps://www.cigr-eurageng-2026.org/homepage/ \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Created by ASN URL:https://spinfert.eu/event/cigr-eurageng-world-congress-2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://spinfert.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CIGR-EurAgEngWorld-scaled.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR