Applications & Services
The MACC–SOIL Living Lab is a comprehensive platform for applied innovation in sustainable soil management, linking scientific knowledge with agricultural practice. Through targeted applications and services, it supports farmers, businesses, researchers and public bodies in addressing contemporary challenges relating to soil health, climate change and the sustainability of the agricultural economy.
The initiatives are being implemented as part of the Mediterranean Agrifood Competence Centre (MACC) and are in line with the objectives of the European Soil Mission.
Application: Agrogenius
Digital monitoring & decision support
The Agrogenius app utilises digital technologies, sensors and data analysis to monitor critical soil parameters and support evidence-based decision-making in agricultural management.
Services provided
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Collection of soil data (moisture, temperature, conductivity, etc.)
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Data analysis and the production of soil health indicators
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Support for best practices in irrigation and inputs
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Pilot schemes on actual agricultural land
Benefits
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Cost reduction
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Water conservation
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Increased efficiency
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Environmental sustainability.
Application: Fertiwool
Soil improvement & the circular economy
The Fertiwool app focuses on utilising natural by-products, such as sheep’s wool, as innovative soil-improving materials, thereby promoting the circular economy and sustainable agriculture.
Services provided
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Application of natural soil improvers to the soil
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Improvement in structure and moisture retention capacity
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Gradual release of nutrients
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Pilot trials on different soil types
Benefits
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Improving soil fertility
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Reducing water losses
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Utilising local resources with a low environmental footprint
Application: Biostimulants
Biostimulants for healthy soils and resilient crops
The Biostimulants project focuses on the development, testing and evaluation of biostimulants that enhance natural soil processes and plant physiology.
Services provided
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Experimental application of biostimulants to the soil or to the plant
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Enhancing microbial activity and the root system
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Assessment of drought and salinity tolerance
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Reducing dependence on chemical inputs
Benefits
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Improved nutrient absorption
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Crop resilience
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Sustainable production
Cross-cutting Services of the MACC–SOIL Living Lab
In addition to the individual applications, the Living Lab offers:
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Assessment and monitoring of soil health
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Pilot schemes and real-world trials
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Training, workshops and knowledge transfer
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Support for partnerships and research projects
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Generating data and knowledge for the scaling-up of solutions
Who are these apps and services aimed at?
The applications and services of the MACC–SOIL Living Lab are aimed at:
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Farmers and cooperatives
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Agri-tech companies and start-ups
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Research and academic institutions
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Public and local organisations
Would you like to take part?
Join the MACC–SOIL Living Lab and make use of applications and services that contribute to healthy soils, resilient agriculture and sustainable rural development.