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Friday, 7 August 2026
First Mission Soil Investment Forum puts soil finance in the spotlight
On 30 June, the first Mission Soil Investment Forum brought together around 240 participants in Brussels and online for a landmark discussion on financing healthy soils across Europe.
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE)
The Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) programme is celebrating 15 years of helping aspiring entrepreneurs gain the skills, experience and international connections needed to start and grow successful businesses across Europe.
Saturday, 13 June 2026
Join the EU Agri 2040 Conference: Future-proofing EU Agri-Food through research and innovation
The event will bring together key stakeholders to discuss research and innovation priorities for the next EU programming period, including a dedicated session on soil, water, and nutrient management that is highly relevant to the Mission Soil community. Register by 3 July 2026.

Thursday, 28 May 2026
We are looking for experts in social sciences and humanities
The European Commission is looking for specialists in Social Sciences and Humanities to assess EU-funded research and innovation projects. Register and contribute!
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.