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Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Mission Soil presented and discussed in the European Parliament
Mission Soil Manager, Diego Canga Fano (Acting Deputy Director-General - DG AGRI) was invited to the committee for agriculture and rural development in the European Parliament to give a presentation of the EU Mission Soil.
Friday, 20 March 2026
Commission launched Women in Farming Platform
To coincide with International Women’s Day, the European Commission has launched the Women in Farming platform, a new initiative designed to empower women in farming and strengthen equal opportunities in this sector and rural communities. Announced in the Commission’s Vision for Agriculture and Food last year, it aims to help increase the number of women engaged in farming businesses, promote exchange and cooperation and foster the sharing of best practices. This launch is especially timely as the United Nations has declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer.
Friday, 20 March 2026
2026: Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer
In 2026, the global community celebrates the International Year of the Woman Farmer, a United Nations initiative aimed at recognising the vital role women play in agriculture and food systems worldwide. Led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the initiative highlights the essential contributions of women to food production, rural livelihoods, and environmental stewardship, while also addressing the structural barriers they continue to face. 
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Webinars: Envisioning the future of soil health monitoring
A series of webinars on ‘Envisioning the future of soil health monitoring’ are now available to watch for free. The five webinars – from AI 4 Soil Health, a Mission Soil project – bring experts in the field together to dig deep into different aspects of the topic.
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Thursday, 22 January 2026
The Fonds de Dotation Roullier launches a call for proposals on soil research
The Fonds de Dotation Roullier launched its second research call for proposals, “Call for proposals Soil Research 2026–29: towards better understanding and sustainable management of soils: ecosystem services and innovations”. This initiative will enable project leaders working in public interest to receive between €200,000 and €400,000 per project. Visit their website to know more on how to apply by the 6th of April 2026!
Thursday, 18 December 2025
Share your views! Survey on future-proofing EU Agri-Food through research and innovation
The European Commission, led by DG AGRI, is preparing a new EU Agricultural Research and Innovation (R&I) Strategic Approach, planned for mid-2026. We invite you to take part in a short questionnaire designed to gather feedback from key stakeholders across the agricultural, forestry, and rural sectors by 25 January.
Tuesday, 2 December 2025
The Soil Monitoring Law is published in the EU Official Journal
The EU Directive on Soil Monitoring and Resilience, published on 26 November 2025, sets out a coherent and harmonised framework for monitoring and assessing soil health across all EU Member States, a key milestone for Europe’s environmental ambition. The legislation aims to achieve healthy soils across Europe by 2050 and contributes directly to the EU’s zero pollution ambition.
Tuesday, 2 December 2025
New SHARE Handbook Sets the Standard for Soil Health Monitoring Across Europe
The SOB4ES project has released the Soil Health Assessment and Re-Evaluation (SHARE) Protocols Handbook, a comprehensive new guide designed to harmonize how soil health is monitored across Europe. This landmark publication provides standardized, practical, and scientifically validated protocols for assessing the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils, essential to understanding and protecting one of our most vital natural resources.
Thursday, 27 November 2025
European Mission Soil Week 2025
The EMSW 2025 took place on 5-6 November 2025 at Aarhus University, Denmark. This third edition was organised by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development, the Danish Ministry of Green Transition and Aarhus University, under the auspices of the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU.
Tuesday, 18 November 2025
Manifesto signatory: Saxony’s path towards soil health
The Saxon State Office for Environment, Agriculture and Geology (LfULG) in Germany has signed the Mission Soil Manifesto, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable land use. By signing, the regional authority highlights the crucial role regional bodies can play in protecting soil health and shaping resilient landscapes for the future.