The project develops a software package for determining fertiliser requirements, including remote sensing and weather data and soil moisture. It contains new features for accurate humus determination and assessment. For textur mapping, a sensor prototype is functionally expanded and upgraded to the functional pattern. A new workflow for soil sampling avoids media breaks and information losses. A cloud-based IT system environment ensures the interplay of all components with operational systems and a new data processing app. The constellation of the OG allows all components to be developed and validated up to real use, TRL 7-8. Efficient nutrient management helps Brandenburg to increase yields, reduce costs and reduce nutrient losses.
Thematic areas
Biodiversity Soil monitoring and indicatorsProject contribution to Mission Soil’s:
Specific objectives
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1. Reduce land degradation relating to desertification
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2. Conserve and increase soil organic carbon stocks
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3. No net soil sealing and increase the reuse of urban soils
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4. Reduce soil pollution and enhance restoration
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5. Prevent erosion
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6. Improve soil structure to enhance habitat quality for soil biota and crops
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7. Reduce the EU global footprint on soils
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8. Increase soil literacy in society across Member States
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Operational objectives
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1. Build capacities and the knowledge base for soil stewardship
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2. Co-create and upscale place-based innovations to improve soil health in all places
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3. Develop an integrated EU soil monitoring system and track progress towards soil health
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4. Engage with the soil user community and society at large
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Innovation hotspots
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1. Carbon farming
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2. Soil pollution and restoration
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3. Soil biodiversity including the microbiome
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4. Circular economy solutions
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Cross-cutting dimensions
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1. Business
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2. Digital
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3. Territorial
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4. International
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