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Soil microorganisms are evidence of a complex and connected network that reflects any changes in soil. As such, microbes represent the best biosensor to track different management practices. Traditional farming manifests specific communities selected by artificial ecological pressure, while biodynamic management practices indicate a more heterogeneous and highly connected microbiome.

The soil microbiome has an important impact on plant performance Ag input testand development. This community of soil microorganisms, fungi and bacteria, is the best biosensor to track changes caused by agricultural treatment inputs.

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Hild Family farms

Institution: Hild Family Farms

Type: SME Farmer

Project title: Analysis of the impact of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers in the soil microbiome of a corn and soybean field

Project location: USA

Project leader/s: Jim Hill

Crop studied: Corn & Soybean

 


daou vineyards

Institution: Daou Vineyards

Type: SME Farmer

Project title: Analysis of BluVite using a soil microbiome system

Project location: USA

Project leader/s: Daniel Daou

Crop studied: Vineyard

 


BeckstofferInstitution: Beckstoffer Vineyards

Type: SME Farmer

Project title: Analysis of BluVite using a soil microbiome system

Project location: USA

Project leader/s: Clint Nelson

Crop studied: Vineyard

 


 

everlux

Institution: Everflux Technologies INC

Type: Ag manufacturer

Project title: Test soil microbial profiles before and after application of Bioflux and Terraflux

Project location: USA

Project leader/s: Daniel Enking

Crop studied: Vineyard

 


Renteria_Vineyard
Institution: Renteria Vineyard Management

Type: SME Farmer

Project title: Analysis of BluVite using a soil microbiome system

Project location: USA

Project leader/s: Oscar Renteria

Crop studied: Vineyard

 


 
Kairos-VinaInstitution: Kairos Vina

Type: SME Farmer

Project title: State of microbiota in the field during different parts of the season (June and October) and effects of inoculated mycorrhizal fungi in the vineyard.

Project location: Croatia

Project leader/s: Ljubomir Jelavic

Crop studied: Vineyard

 


Universidad-de-Almería_logoInstitution: Universidad de Almería

Type: Researcher

Project title: Biofertilizers as an important tool to reduce inputs of traditional fertilizers

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: Raúl Ortega Pérez, Isabel Miralles Mellado and Fernando Diánez Martinez

Crop studied: Tomato and pepper

 


NeikerInstitution: Neiker

Type: Researcher

Project title: Can the use of bacterial inocula in agriculture negatively affect soil microbial biodiversity?

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: Lorena Carro and

Crop studied: Pea

 


 

intracrop-logoInstitution: Intracrop

Type: Ag manufacturer

Project title: Fertility Monitoring Program: Effect of Intracrop biostimulant in soya

Project location: UK

Project leader/s: Jamie Stotzka

Crop studied: Soya

 


 

ReberInstitution: Innovative Landwirtschaft Reber

Type: SME Farmer

Project title: Definition of treatment performance using a soil microbiome evaluation system in a sorghum and legumes field

Project location: Germany

Project leader/s: Michael Reber

Crop studied: Sorghum and Legumes

 


 

Bioline-Agrosciences_logo.pngInstitution: Bioline Agrosciences

Type: Ag manufacturer

Project title: Definition of a product performance using a soil microbiome evaluation system

Project location: France

Project leader/s: Jerome Thibierge

Crop studied: Wheat and Oil Seed Rape

 


 

Institution: Cooperativa Vega Esla

Type: SME Farmer

Project title: Fertilization evaluation program for field crops

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: Rodrigo Martín Caballero

Crop studied: Alfalfa, corn and Wheat

 

 


 

Agroestrategias-ConsultoresInstitution: Agroestrategias Consultores

Type: Agronomist

Project title: Applying bioactive products to fields

Project location: Argentina

Project leader/s: Federico Zuljan and Wenceslao Tejerina

Crop studied: Corn or soybean

 


BiovitisInstitution: Biovitis

Type: Ag manufacturer

Project title: Definition of two treatments in pastures using a soil microbiome evaluation system

Project location: France

Project leader/s: Sebastien Roumegous

Crop studied: Pasture

 


Sime-Darby-Plantation-Technology-CentreInstitution: Sime Darby Plantation Technology Centre

Type: Researcher

Project title: Fertilizer associated microbe for improved nutrient use efficiency in oil palm seedling

Project location: Malaysia

Project leader/s: Joyce Ding

Crop studied: Oil palm seeding

 


Green-Has-Italia
Institution: Green Has Italia

Type: Ag. Manufacturer

Project title: Definition of product performance using a soil microbiome evaluation system

Project location: Italy

Project leader/s: Valeria Contartese

Crop studied: Tomato

 


WestfaliaInstitution: Westfalia Fruit

Type: Large Farmer

Project title: Microbial Analysis: Differentiation of the soil microbiome based on fumigation and the presence of Rosellina necatrix

Project location: South Africa

Project leader/s: Anita Boyum

Crop studied: Avocado

 


ProbelteInstitution: Probelte

Type: Ag manufacturer

Project title: Soil microbiota study: Defining the impact of an artichoke treatment on the soil microbiome

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: Antonio Ros

Crop studied: Artichoke

 


Tradecorp
Institution: Tradecorp

Type: Ag manufacturer

Project title: Study of resident microbiota in soils: Defining the impact of a product on the microbiome product on the soil microbiome soil microbiome

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: Jose Nolasco

Crop studied: Lettuce

 


SeipasaInstitution: Seipasa

Type: Ag manufacturer

Project title: Soil resident microbiota study: Defining the impact of a product on the soil microbiome

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: Marta Muñoz Usero

Crop studied: Lettuce

 


Shepherd’s-GrainInstitution: Shepherd’s Grain

Type: Ag manufacturer

Project title: Analysis of the soil microbiome of wheat under till and no-till management, and correlation with soil physicochemical properties and wheat nutritional value

Project location: USA

Project leader/s: Jeremy Bunch

Crop studied: Wheat

 


Instituto-Tecnologico-de-SonoraInstitution: Instituto Tecnologico de Sonora

Type: Researcher

Project title: Biofertilizers for Wheat Resilience in the Birthplace of the Green Revolution

Project location: Mexico

Project leader/s: Fannie Isela Parra Cota and Sergio de los Santos Villalobos

Crop studied: Wheat

 


University-Kassel-Section-Organic-Farming-and-Cropping-Systems-University-of-BonnInstitution: University Kassel Section Organic Farming and Cropping Systems (University of Bonn)

Type: Researcher

Project title: Study of the application of Biodynamic preparations on different management systems.

Project location: Germany

Project leader/s: Juergen Fritz

Crop studied: Several

 


SipcamInstitution: Sofbey S.A (Sipcam)

Type: Ag manufacturer

Project title: Gheom trial to test ag input.

Project location: Switzerland

Project leader/s: Francesco Magro

Crop studied: Tomato

 


Comercial-Química-Massó.Institution: Comercial Química Massó

Type: Large Farmer

Project title: Performance analysis of a bioactive Cilus Xtra bioactive product based on bacteria (Bacillus velezensis) on the cultivation of lemon

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: Rubén Pascual

Crop studied: Lemon

 


 

Comercial-Química-Massó.Institution: Comercial Química Massó

Type: Large Farmer

Project title: Analysis of the performance of a humic acid-based biostimulant product on stone fruit tree crops

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: Rubén Pascual

Crop studied: Vineyard

 


Comercial-Química-Massó.Institution: Comercial Química Massó

Type: Large Farmer

Project title: Analysis of the performance of a bioactive product Prestop based on fungi (Clonostachys rosea) on a lettuce crop.

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: Rubén Pascual

Crop studied: Lettuce

 


Comercial-Química-Massó.Institution: Comercial Química Massó

Type: Large Farmer

Project title: Analysis of the performance of a humic acid-based biostimulant product on table grape crops.

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: Rubén Pascual

Crop studied: Apricot

 


Green-Has-ItaliaInstitution: Green Has Italia

Type: Ag manufacturer

Project title: Analysis of product performance on tomato crop using a soil microbiome system.

Project location: Italy

Project leader/s: Victoria Contartese

Crop studied: Tomato

 


 

Green-Has-ItaliaInstitution: Green Has Italia

Type: Ag manufacturer

Project title: Analysis of product performance on cucumber crop using a soil microbiome system.

Project location: Italy

Project leader/s: Victoria Contartese

Crop studied: Cucumber

 


Institution: AlgaEnergy

Type: SME Farmer

Project title: Performance analysis of an algae-based biostimulant product on corn crops.

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: Gabriel Serrano

Crop studied: Corn

 


Institution: Manvert

Type: Ag manufacturer

Project title: Analysis of the performance of 2 bioactive products using the microbial system.

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: Laura Cortés

Crop studied: Strawberry

 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 Carbon Sequestration

Carbon sequestration describes the process of capturing and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide or other forms of carbon in plants, soils, geologic formations, and the ocean.

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Universidad Autónoma Barcelona
Institution: Universidad Autónoma Barcelona

Type: Researcher

Project title: CARBON FARMERS

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: Andrea Vidal Durá and Xavier Domene

Crop studied: Barley

 


CREAF
 Institution: CREAF (Soil Biodiversity Group)

Type: Researcher

Project title: Soil recarbonization in Mediterranean grasslands.

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: Pilar Andrés Pastor, Enrique Doblas-Miranda and Francesc Font

Crop studied: Pasture

 


CREAF-CSIC-UAB

 

Institution: CREAF (Global Ecology Unit CREAF-CSIC-UAB)

Type: Researcher

Project title: Improving soil carbon, nitrogen, and microbial diversity in Catalan vineyards

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s:Josep Penuelas, Jordi Sardans and Albert Gargallo-Garriga

Crop studied: Vineyard

 


 

Abertay universityInstitution: Abertay University & CREAF-AUB

Type: Researcher

Project title: Rock on soils

Project location: Scotland

Project leader/s:Carla Comadran Casas, Xavier Domene and Andrea Vidal Dura

Crop studied: Pasture

 


 

Canery fork farms
 Institution: Canery Fork Farms

Type: Large Farmer

Project title: Unravelling the connection between carbon farming and biological activity in the soil in pasture and soybean

Project location: USA

Project leader/s: Zach Wolf

Crop studied: Pasture and Soybean

 


 

Aarhus UniversityInstitution: Aarhus University -Dept. of Agroecology

Type: Researcher

Project title: Biophysical drivers of soil resilience in a changing climate

Project location: Denmark

Project leader/s: Yuting Fu, Emmanuel Arthur and Marcos  Paradelo-Perez

Crop studied: Several

 


 

Paulman farmsInstitution: Paulman Farms

Type: Large Farmer

Project title: Definition of the microbial profile and carbon sequestration capacity of the soil under several crops

Project location: USA

Project leader/s: Roric Paulman

Crop studied: Corn and Pop corn

 


 

Institution: Les Arômes du Maroc

Type: Large Farmer

Project title: Microibal Biomap. Definition of the microbial profile and carbon sequestration capacity of the soils of citrus groves in Morocco

Project location: Morocco

Project leader/s: Ayoub Essadek and Moneim Bergiguis.

Crop studied: Critus

 


 

Institution: Impact Food Systems

Type: Large Farmer

Project title: Definition of the microbial profile and carbon sequestration capacity of banana plantation soils

Project location: LATAM

Project leader/s:Paul Smits

Crop studied: Banana

 


 

Institution: Institut Français de la Vigne et du Vin (IFV)

Type: Researcher

Project title: Definition of the microbial profile and carbon sequestration capacity of vineyard soils

Project location: France

Project leader/s:Eric Chantelot

Crop studied: Vineyard

 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Characterization of soil

Soil is  primary to the health of the planet and vital to the production of nutritious crops. Soil is naturally colonized by a vast community of microorganisms – the soil microbiome – including bacteria and fungi that inhabit a specific environment and affect plant performance and development. 

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CIAT
Institution: The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT

Type: Researcher

Project title: Characterization of 6 active sentinel sites in Ethiopia

Project location: Ethiopia

Project leader/s: Kihara, Job Maguta

Crop studied: Coffee and black pepper

 


Bodegas Barbadillo

Institution: Bodegas Barbadillo

Type: SME Farmer

Project title: Definition of the functional soil profile for Bodegas Barbadillo’s vineyards.

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: Catina Aveledo

Crop studied: Vineyard

 


Aurea

Institution: Aurea Agrosciences

Type: Laboratory

Project title: Microbial-based study in Vineyards of 6 Regions of France

Project location: France

Project leader/s: Matthieu Vale

Crop studied: Vineyard

 


Universidad Zamorano

Institution: Universidad Zamorano

Type: Researcher

Project title: Microbiota monitoring and characterization of suppressive soils in tobacco crop

Project location: Honduras

Project leader/s: Rogelio Trabanino

Crop studied: Tobacco

 


Dehesa el milagro

Institution: Dehesa El Milagro

Type: SME Farmer

Project title: Definition of soil functional profile of Dehesa El Milagro

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: Andrés Álvarez

Crop studied: pasture, peach, Barley, Raygrass, and oats

 


Las Abogadas

Institution: Las Abogadas

Type: SME Farmer

Project title: Definition of functional soil profile of Las Abogadas Vineyard

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: Victorino Martínez Puras

Crop studied: Vineyard

 


Bodega Valdeviñas

Institution: Bodegas Valdeviñas

Type: SME Farmer

Project title: Study of the microflora in a Vineyard to discovering the crop necessities

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: Isidoro Álvarez

Crop studied: Vineyard

 


Fast LLP

Institution: Fast LLP

Type: SME Farmer

Project title: Definition of soil functional profile of strawberries and apple fields

Project location: UK

Project leader/s: Graham Moore

Crop studied: Strawberry and apple

 


 Institution: Sunart Fields Ltd

Type: Large Farmer

Project title: Definition of the soil profile in a prospective orchard.

Project location: UK

Project leader/s: Rachel Evat

Crop studied: Pasture


 Institution: El requejo de la Isla Baja

Type: SME Farmer

Project title: Definition of the soil profile in avocado fields

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: Rubén González Jañez

Crop studied: Avocado


Universidad de Salamanca

Institution: Universidad Salamanca

Type: Researcher

Project title: Unravelling soil microbial diversity and restoring the health of agricultural systems.

Project location: Worldwide

Project leader/s: Javier Bobo Pinilla

Crop studied: To be determined

 


Grupo Scheffer

Institution: Grupo Scheffer

Type: Large Farm

Project title: Evaluation of soil health, biodiversity, and functionality in 24 parcels

Project location: Brazil

Project leader/s: Guilherme Scheffer

Crop studied: Cotton

 


Envínate

Institution: Envínate

Type: SME Farmer

Project title: Soil microbial profile definition for Envínate vineyards

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: Alfonso Torrente

Crop studied: Vineyard

 


Universidad de Valencia

Institution: Universidad de Valencia

Type: Researcher

Project title: Characterization of the soil microbiome in agroecological and -conventional crops of tiger nut with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and survey of this microbiome to ascertain the unknown agent that causes the tiger-nut black spot disease.

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: José Soriano, Carla Soler and Ester Carbó

Crop studied: Tiger-Nut

 


Universidad de Valladolid

Institution: Universidad de Valladolid – Dept. Producción Vegetal y Recursos forestales

Type: Researcher

Project title: Unravelling the role of the microbiome in medicinal and aromatic crops

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: Jorge Martín García

Crop studied: Several crops

 


Indonesian Institute of Science

Institution: Indonesian Institute of Science

Type: Researcher

Project title: The relationship between the microbiome, organic composition, structure development, and erodibility of the topsoil originated from volcanic material

Project location: Indonesia

Project leader/s: Muhamad Djuwansah, Asep Mulyono and Rochmah Agustrina

Crop studied: To be determined

 


Institution: Herb Young Citrus Squeeze LLC

Type: Large Farmer

Project title: Regenerative Citrus Field Characterization

Project location: USA

Project leader/s: Herb Young

Crop studied: Oranges


Institution: Synercoop

Type: Ag Manufacturer

Project title: Soil Biomap

Project location: France

Project leader/s: Jérôme Courgey

Crop studied: Vineyard

 


Institution: Vignoble Moët & Chandon

Type: Ag Manufacturer

Project title: Soil Biomap

Project location: France

Project leader/s: Jeanne CROMBEZ

Crop studied: Vineyard

 


Institution: Pacte Vegetal

Type: Agronomist

Project title: Soil Biomap

Project location: France

Project leader/s: Justine Richard

Crop studied: Vineyard


Soilborne diseases are a major challenge to productivity and crop yield. Soil pollution and diseasesSoilborne plant pathogens such as Pythium spp., Rhizoctonia spp., Sclerotinia spp., Fusarium spp., Verticillium spp., and Phytophthora spp. can cause significant losses over time and persist in the form of spores, plant residue and organic matter.

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Universidad Santiago de CompostelaInstitution: Universidad de Santiago de Compostela

Type: Researcher

Project title: Soil Health in urban agriculture

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: Remigio Paradelo Núñez, María Teresa Barral and Cecilia Herbón

Crop studied: Horticultural

 


 

Mercier FreresInstitution: Mercier Freres S.R.L

Type: SME Farmer

Project title: Improvement of soil efficiency and detection of disease risks in vineyards.

Project location: France

Project leader/s: Olivier Zekri

Crop studied: Vineyard

 


 

Universidad de VigoInstitution: Universidad de Vigo

Type: Researcher

Project title: Evaluation of diffuse heavy metal contamination in Galician soils.

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: David Fernández Calviño

Crop studied: Vineyard

 


 

Swedish UniversityInstitution: Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Type: Researcher

Project title: “The Good Soil” – can native soil microbiome suppress invasive soil-borne forest pathogens?

Project location: Sweden, Spain, and the Czech Republic.

Project leader/s: Carmen Romeralo,Johanna Witzell and Thomas Jung

Crop studied: Beech and Oak trees

 


 

WageningenInstitution: Wageningen University and Research

Type: Researcher

Project title: UIreka

Project location: The Netherlands

Project leader/s: Anne Van Diepeningen

Crop studied: Onion

 


 

Performance nutritionInstitution: Performance Nutririon

Type: Ag manufacturer

Project title: Analysis of the impact of Citrus program and Citrus greening in the soil microbiome

Project location: USA

Project leader/s: Don Pucillo

Crop studied: Orange and Grapefruit

 


 

CICYTEXInstitution: Centro de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas de Extremadura (CICYTEX)

Type: Researcher

Project title: Understanding the role of soil health in symptoms expression of grapevine truck diseases

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: Laura Martin Blanco,Ana del Rosario Santiago Roldan and Maria Dolores Osuna Ruiz

Crop studied: Vineyard

 


 

NYC Urban Soils institute Institution: NYC Urban Soils Institute

Type: Researcher

Project title: Urban Farms: Legacy Metal Contamination & Beneficial Soil Microbiology

Project location: USA

Project leader/s: Bharath Prithiviraj; Jason Sinopoli,Tatiana Morin and Kate Zidar

Crop studied: To be determined.

 


 

Universidad de CoimbraInstitution: University of Coimbra

Type: Researcher

Project title: Microbiome of potato fields contaminated with plant-parasitic Nematodes

Project location: Portugal

Project leader/s: Diogo Proença, Isabel Luci and Paula Morais

Crop studied: Potato

 


 

Universidad de LeonInstitution: University of León

Type: Researcher

Project title: TrichoBIOme

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: Guzmán Carro Huerga, Santiago Gutierrez Martin and Pedro Casquero Luelmo

Crop studied: Vineyard, beans, and Hop

 


Management practicesSoil microorganisms are evidence of a complex and connected network that reflects any changes in soil. As such, microorganisms represent the best biosensor to track different management practices. 

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Universidad Cartagena

Institution: Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena

Type: Researcher (University)

Project title: Intercropping in horticulture to increase soil productivity and ecosystem services

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: Eva Lloret Sevilla, Raul Zornoza Belmonte, and Virginia Sánchez Navarro

Crop studied: Broccoli/Fava Bean

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AgroscopeInstitution: Agroscope

Type: Researcher

Project title: Vineyards: Impact of the land use and soil pesticide residues on the soil and plant root microbiome

Project location: Switzerland

Project leader/s: Marcel Vanderh Eijden

Crop studied: Vineyard

 


 

AIABInstitution: Asociación Italiana de Agricultura Biológica (AIAB)

Type: Researcher

Project title: Trial in organic farms in Italy

Project location: Italy

Project leader/s: Cristina Micheloni

Crop studied: Olive, vegetables, soybean, vineyard organic and conventional.

 


 

CIATInstitution: The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT

Type: Researcher

Project title: Selected treatments of long-term trials in Kenya

Project location: Kenya

Project leader/s: Kihara, Job Maguta

Crop studied: Corn, soybean, intercropping, and Tephrosia

 


 

Institution: Institución Educativa Monseñor Agustín Gutiérrez Fromique

Type: Researcher

Project title: Free Becrop testing for one crop, for teaching purposes.

Project location: Colombia

Project leader/s: Carlos Ivan Bonilla Pascuas

Crop studied: Tomato

 


 

CBGP, UPM-INIAInstitution: Centro de Biotecnología y Genómica de Plantas (CBGP, UPM-INIA)

Type: Researcher

Project title: An integrative analysis of root adaptation to multi-variant environmental soil conditions

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: Dr. Juan Carlos del Pozo

Crop studied: Tomato

 


 

DanoneInstitution: Biospheres -Danone

Type: Laboratory

Project title: Soil microbes as an available KPI for Regenerative Agriculture projects

Project location: France

Project leader/s: Sebastien Roumegous

Crop studied: Pasture and Cereals

 


 

MadlitzInstitution: Schlossgut Alt Madlitz

Type: SME Farmer

Project title: Study of the potential for regenerating soils using Syntropic Agriculture.

Project location: Germany

Project leader/s: Laurenz v. Glahn

Crop studied: To be determined (grain)

 


 

Johan VineyardsInstitution: Johan Vineyards

Type: SME Farmer

Project title: Development of baseline, and comparison of no-till vineyards versus conventional

Project location: USA

Project leader/s: Dan Rinke

Crop studied: Vineyard

 


 

Paicines RanchInstitution: Paicines Ranch

Type: SME Farmer

Project title: Comparison of microbiology and functionality under conventional management and regenerative practices.

Project location: USA

Project leader/s: Greg Richardson

Crop studied: Pasture

 


 

YaraInstitution: Yara North America

Type: Retailer

Project title: Effect of two different fertigation programs on soil natural microbiome of almond orchards

Project location: USA

Project leader/s: Devin Clarke

Crop studied: Almond

 


 

Universidad de NavarraInstitution: Universidad Pública de Navarra

Type: Researcher

Project title: Benefits and drawbacks of expanding irrigation: the soil health perspective

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: Iñigo Virto, Rodrigo Anton and Isabel de Soto

Crop studied: Wheat and Corn

 


 

Reggio Emilia & CotervaInstitution: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia & Corteva

Type: Researcher

Project title: Matching Maize and soil Microbiome to boost seed yield and quality.

Project location: Italy

Project leader/s: Roberto Gatti, Enrico Francia and Federica Caradonia

Crop studied: Corn

 


 

University of AntwerpInstitution: University of Antwerp

Type: Researcher

Project title: Soil Temps agricultural microbiome Project.

Project location: Belgium

Project leader/s: Jonas Lembrechts

Crop studied: Carrot, Celery, Chicory, Leek, Cabbage and turfgrass

 


 

Les Vignerons de BuzetInstitution: Les Vignerons de Buzet

Type: SME Farmer

Project title: Analyze the impact of agroforestry on the soil microbiome.

Project location: France

Project leader/s: Carine Magot

Crop studied: Vineyard

 


 

InagroInstitution: Inagro

Type: Researcher

Project title: Comparison of plowing and non-inverting tillage and effect of organic/conventional farming.

Project location: Belgium

Project leader/s: Tomas Vandesande

Crop studied: Beans

 


 

InagroInstitution: Inagro

Type: Researcher

Project title: Wood chip experiment

Project location: Belgium

Project leader/s: Tomas Vandesande

Crop studied: Celery

 


 

UC DavisInstitution: UC Davies

Type: Researcher

Project title: Assessment of the variability in Soil Health indicators and incorporating health soil management practices into the context of Napa Valley terroirs

Project location: USA

Project leader/s: Cristina Lazcano, Kerri Steenwerth and Charlotte Decock

Crop studied: Vineyard

 


 

UC DavisInstitution: UC Davies

Type: Researcher

Project title: Effects of cover crop management through tillage and grazing on soil C and N cycling in a Mediterranean Vineyard.

Project location: USA

Project leader/s: Cristina Lazcano, Kerri Steenwerth and Charlotte Decock

Crop studied: Vineyard

 


 

Universidad Miguel HInstitution: Universidad Miguel Hernández

Type: Researcher

Project title: Evaluation of biodiversity on soil Mediterranean orchards managed under different practices.

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: María Fuensanta García, Jorge Mataix-Solera and Raul Zornoza Belmonte

Crop studied: Vineyard, apple tree, pomegranate tree, lemon tree, a cereal, olive trees, tomato, and pepper

 


 

INIAInstitution: INIA (Environment and Agronomy)

Type: Researcher

Project title: long term tillage management program effects on soil microbiome structure and other properties

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: Carlos Cardóniga, Ines Santin Montanya and Aurora Sombrero Sacristan

Crop studied: Wheat, vetch, barley, rapeseed, and sunflower

 


 

Sime DarbyInstitution: Sime Darby Plantation Technology Centre

Type: Researcher

Project title: Temporal and spatial dynamics of the microbial community at a commercial oil palm plantation and its association to agronomic practices and soil properties

Project location: Malaysia

Project leader/s: Noor Azizah Musa, Teh Chee Keng and Julia Ibrahim

Crop studied: Oil Palm Tree

 


 

NRI - University of GreenwichInstitution: Natural Resources Institute – University of Greenwich

Type: Researcher

Project title: Soil Health and Terroir in English Vineyards

Project location: UK

Project leader/s: Marcos Paradelo Perez and Julien Lecourt

Crop studied: Vineyard

 


 

John Innes CentreInstitution: John Innes Centre

Type: Researcher

Project title: Mapping genetic variation in wheat varieties to rhizosphere microbiota and nitrogen metabolism.

Project location: UK

Project leader/s: Maria Hernández-Soriano, Tony Miller, and Simon Griffiths

Crop studied: Wheat

 


 

BioceresInstitution: Bioceres

Type: Researcher

Project title: Comparison of the Eco seed system and the conventional crop in wheat and soybean fields

Project location: Argentina

Project leader/s: Francisco Ayala

Crop studied: Wheat

 


 

Salermo

Institution: University of Salerno

Type: Researcher

Project title: The legacy effect of a century of tomato breeding on the composition and function of the soil microbiota

Project location: Italy

Project leader/s: Dominico Ronga, Federica Caradonia and Enrico Francia

Crop studied: Tomato

 


 

AISInstitution: Agricultural Institute of Slovenia

Type: Researcher

Project title: Enhancement of cover crops ecosystem services and belowground soil benefits

Project location: Slovenia

Project leader/s: Rovert Leskovsek, Borut Vrscaj and Hans-Josef Shroers

Crop studied: Cover Crops

 


 

University Paul SabatierInstitution: University Paul Sabatier

Type: Researcher

Project title: From soil diversity to vineyard resilience: use of new indicators with winegrowers and students for a more integrative soil and vineyard health.

Project location: France

Project leader/s: Melanie Roy, Priscia Oliva and Delphine Renard

Crop studied: Vineyard

 


 

Universidad de ColimaInstitution: Universidad de Colima

Type: Researcher

Project title: Influence of the agronomic management on the beneficial crop-associated soil microbiome biodiversity with Opuntia ficus-indica.

Project location: Mexico

Project leader/s: Juan Carlos Sánchez Rangel, Yahir Cardenas Conejo and Jadson Diogo Pereira Bezerra

Crop studied: Opuntia Ficus-indica

 


 

CNRInstitution: CNR-National Research Council of Italy

Type: Researcher

Project title: MiRA FruiT-Microbial Resources for Agriculture: A FruiTful collaboration for a smallholder fruit trees farmer.

Project location: Italy and Sri Lanka

Project leader/s: Erica Lumini, Raffaella BALESTRINI and Samuele Voyron

Crop studied: Mango and Pomegranate

 


 

Aarhus Institution: Aarhus University

Type: Researcher

Project title: Do wild large animals improve soil health and biodiversity?

Project location: Denmark

Project leader/s: Astrid Vieth Vad, Jens-Christian Svenning and Robert Buitenwerf

Crop studied: Pasture and agricultural

 


 

BiolchimpInstitution: Biolchim s.p.a.

Type: Ag. Manufacturer

Project title: Analysis of a bioactive and biostimulant product using a soil microbiome system.

Project location: Italy

Project leader/s: Marco Civitareale

Crop studied: To be determined

 


 

U. Islas BalearesInstitution: Universidad de las Islas Baleares

Type: Researcher

Project title: Towards sustainability in viticulture: from genes to agroecological approach

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: Elena Baraza Ruiz, Josefina Bota and Alvaro Lopez-Garcia

Crop studied: Vineyard

 


 

CEFEInstitution: Center for Functional and Evolutionary Ecology (CEFE)

Type: Researcher

Project title: Saw crop diversity, collect soil biodiversity, and food security.

Project location: France and Senegal

Project leader/s: Delphine Renard, Barnaud Adeline and Komi Assigbetse

Crop studied: Peanut (yeger, foure) and millet (souna, sanio)

 


 

Green HasInstitution: Green Has Italia

Type: Ag. Manufacturer

Project title: Gheom trial in managing practices.

Project location: Italy

Project leader/s: Valeria Contaresse

Crop studied: To be determined

 


 

Universidad de VigoInstitution: University of Vigo – Grupo de Ecología Animal

Type: Researcher

Project title: Soil-plant-microbial interactions and their implications for corn silage systems

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: María Gómez Brandón, Remigio Paradelo and Nunez Flavio

Crop studied: Corn

 

 


 

CITICEXInstitution: Cicytex – Area Agronomía de cultivos leñosos

Type: Researcher

Project title: The soil microbiological profile as a bioindicator of agricultural practices that improve soil health in irrigated horticultural crops: Becrop® test.

Project type: Management Practices

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: Henar Prieto, Maria del Carmen Rodriguez-Molina and Paula

Crop studied: Pepper, tomato, plum, vineyard, rice, olive, fig tree, oak, and Chesnut

 


 

University of KasselInstitution: University of Kassel

Type: Researcher

Project title: Adaption to climate change in Hessia – Improvement of water retention in soils by regenerative farming strategies

Project location: Germany

Project leader/s: Leonard Theisgen, Maria R. Finckh and Stephan Junge

Crop studied: To be determined

 


 

University of KasselInstitution: University of Kassel

Type: Researcher

Project title: Optimization of ecological crop rotations with mulch by regenerative nutrient management

Project location: Germany

Project leader/s: Leonard Theisgen, Maria R. Finckh and Stephan Junge

Crop studied: To be determined.

 


 

Institution: Ruhr-University of Bochum

Type: Researcher

Project title: Influence of land management practices on soil function due to differences in soil microbiomes on citrus orchards in Sicily

Project location: Italy

Project leader/s: Rhea Pöter

Crop studied: Citrus

 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Soil healthSoil health is a complex and wide-ranging concern encompassing multiple elements and approaches. Recovering soil health sustainably is key to improved crop yield and protecting the global food supply.

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AgroscopeInstitution: Agroscope

Type: Researcher

Project title: Soil Health in Wheat fields

Project location: Switzerland

Project leader/s: Marcel Vanderh Eijden

Crop studied: Wheat


 

Institution: Cortijo el Nublo

Type: SME Farmer

Project title: Study of soil degradation in a horticultural field in Granada

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: Juan Alcalá Galiano

Crop studied: Avocado


 

AnapeaInstitution: Anapea Village

Type: SME Farmer

Project title: Evaluation of the soil condition and improvement of soil health

Project location: Georgia

Project leader/s: Gocha Tskitishvili

Crop studied: Vineyard


 

Universidad de ValladolidInstitution: Universidad de Valladolid

Type: Researcher

Project title: Unravelling the health status of Iberian agrosilvopastoral systems through soil microbiome

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: Julio Diez, Jorge Martin and Elena Hidalgo

Crop studied: Pine, Cereals, vineyard, and Oak.


Universidad de ValladolidInstitution: Universidad de Valladolid

Institution: Vidar Soluciones Agroambientales (Agrovidar)

Type: SME Farmer

Project title: Soil Health status in Vineyards

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: María Gloria Sáenz Romo

Crop studied: Vineyard



YieldSoil microorganisms, bacteria, and fungi interact dynamically with plants, impacting their performance, productivity, quality and yield.

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Alliance of Biodiversity International and CIATInstitution: The Alliance of Biodiversity International and CIAT

Type: Researcher

Project title: Coffe and pepper plantations in Central highlands in Vietnam

Project location: Vietnam

Project leader/s: Kihara, Job Maguta

Crop studied: Coffee and black pepper


 Elaia

Institution: Elaia
Type: Ag manufacturer

Project title: Nutrient mobilization and fertilization and fertilization in intensive olive groves

Project location: Portugal

Project leader/s: Juan Carlos Canasveras Sanchez

Crop studied: Olive


 

Agroesrategias consultores

Institution:  Agroestrategias Consultores
Type: Agronomists

Project title: Explaining the differences in performance in soils under similar conditions

Project location: Argentina

Project leader/s: Federico Zuljan and Wenceslao Tejerina

Crop studied: Corn and Soybean


slowphilosophy

Institution: Slowphilosophy

Type: SME Farmer

Project title: Study yield differences in a saffron field.

Project location: Spain

Project leader/s: Raúl Sánchez

Crop studied: Saffron



A Global Action Plan

 
fields4ever will analyze 1M acres in the next 18 months to achieve the following goals:
 

We Must Act Now

fields4ever offers agricultural players the tools to assess their farming practices to improve
soil health and productivity.

A Global Challenge With a Global Solution

Roughly 1/3 of the world’s arable soil has been lost in the last 40 years. It’s time to move forward with an aggressive plan for sustainable and productive farming to restore our fields before it’s too late.

fields4ever treats the soil as a living ecosystem and recognizes the microbiome as a bioindicator for soil health and productivity. Soil is a precious natural resource inhabited by a community of microorganisms – the soil microbiome – a complex network that reflects any modifications happening to the land.

Doing Our Part To Inspire Action

fields4ever was created with one goal in mind: to restore and enhance the health of soil worldwide. We provide the technology and tools for functional soil assessment, soil health education and training (please see our Soil Squad page for more information), and are committed to sustainable farming practices to mitigate climate change.

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Recovering Soil Health

Today, society has come to recognize the importance of soil health as a way to ensure sustainable food supplies and mitigate hunger around the world. By offering agriculture access to advanced technology, we are providing the essential tools for improved, sustainable decision-making to trigger a global soil health recovery

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The 2% Solution

fields4ever is spearheading a new, philanthropic initiative. By donating 2% of revenue, member companies can support our soil remediation efforts.

WHY 2%? Because we are not alone. We have a responsibility to each other and to this planet. The number 2 reminds us that earth is ours — for all of us to share. And together, we will work side-by-side to make it a better place today and for generations to come. We hope you’ll join our soil recovery quest.

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