A One-Page Fact Sheet to Select Best Practices
How does one design a fact sheet that fits on one page, on the one hand, and contains sufficient information for a selection process, on the other hand? This was the challenge ILVO and co-WP leader WUR faced as they entered the second phase of WP3. Preceded by a...
STRATUS joins the launch of the AdvisoryAgriHub Platform!
STRATUS is excited to announce the launch of the AdvisoryAgriHub! The AdvisoryAgriHub is a central hub tailored to agriculture and forestry advisors, aiming to provide tools to improve their advisory competencies. The platform was developed through the collaborative...
Let’s Learn Together, Grow Greener: Why Cross-Visits and Demos are Key in STRATUS
When we talk about making farming more sustainable across Europe, sharing what we know is crucial. The old ways of using fertilizers can sometimes cause problems for our environment, affecting our soil, water, and even the air. So, farmers and advisors are always on...
Neutralizing the Problem: Why Liming is Key to Healthier Soils in Poland
Liming is one of the basic agrotechnical measures. Aims to improve soil pH by increasing its pH. Too acidic soil negatively affects the availability of nutrients, limits the development of soil microorganisms and reduces the yield of crops. An optimal soil pH is...
Fertilising the future: empowering trainers with multimedia tools
Today’s farming innovations go beyond equipment and techniques—they also depend on how well knowledge is shared. That’s why having clear information, strong networks, and training materials tailored to farmers and advisors is so important. Often useful insights come...
Influence of Karstic Soils and Microclimate on Soil Quality and Resilience in Organic Olive and Sour Cherry Production in the Makarska Region
The Makarska highlands in southern Croatia are characterized by a specific microclimate and extremely rocky soils, distinguishing agricultural production in this region from other parts of Croatia. These two factors create unique conditions for sustainable and organic...
First Swedish Carbon Credit Standard with Biochar Rewards Farmers and Improves Soil Health
A new carbon credit standard developed through the project Kolsänksrätter med biokol is opening exciting opportunities for Swedish farmers: better soil quality and a new income stream. The first carbon credits under this standard are being verified and issued during...
Good Practice on Soil Quality nº18: Biochar as soil amendment
Biochar is used as a soil amendment due to its properties of storing water and nutrients. It is also a carbon sink and can thereby be sold as a carbon credit, giving the farmer an additional revenue stream. Biochar is applied on or in the soil, can be applied together...