The project is implemented by four partners from Hungary and Slovakia – Bioeconomy Cluster (BEC), Discovery Center (DC), PD Krakovany–Stráže, and AGRO-MARK Kft. Their cooperation creates a strong network of experts, researchers, and farmers working together on the development and testing of regenerative agriculture practices. While BEC focuses on building a knowledge database and disseminating results, DC is responsible for collecting and analysing field data. The farmer partners contribute their practical experience and provide locations for pilot testing of solutions.
The Slovak part of the project is coordinated by BEC, whose task is to collect and support the testing of agroecological techniques aimed at improving soil health, protecting biodiversity, and promoting sustainable production. Key activities include the establishment of demonstration fields, dissemination of results through educational materials such as podcasts, videos, brochures, and infographics, as well as the organisation of seminars and workshops.
The project combines research expertise with the practical experience of farmers across borders. Through mutual learning, joint experimentation, and data sharing, it generates solutions tailored to the real needs of the region. The cross-border nature of the project ensures broader dissemination of results among farmers and stakeholders in agriculture and lays the foundation for further cooperation focused on soil protection and climate change adaptation.
Thematic areas
Biodiversity Tackling pollution and restorationProject 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
Partially targeted
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2. Co-create and upscale place-based innovations to improve soil health in all places
Partially targeted
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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
Partially targeted
Innovation hotspots
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1. Carbon farming
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2. Soil pollution and restoration
Targeted
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3. Soil biodiversity including the microbiome
Targeted
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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
Partially targeted
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3. Territorial
Partially targeted
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4. International
Not targeted
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