Soil Health Benchmarks

Building a European network to advance soil research, monitor soil health and advocate for sustainable land use

[Soil Health Benchmarks @benchmarks_eu]

Dear soil health enthusiasts, we’ve officially moved our X account presence to Bluesky!

Follow us and join the conversation to achieve healthier soils!
👉 Follow us on Bluesky: @shbenchmarks.bsky.social
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[Soil Health Benchmarks @benchmarks_eu]

@EUgreenresearch Today, BENCHMARKS Project Manager Paolo Di Lonardo from Wageningen University & Research will serve as rapporteur for the "Soil Health in Agriculture" session, focusing on key research & innovation needs to bridge gaps in soil health for agriculture. 🌱 #SoilHealth

[EU green research @EUgreenresearch]

LIVE NOW: the European #MissionSoilWeek 2024! 🌱

Learn more about the EU's collective effort to protect and improve the future of our soils.

Watch the event live 👉 https://t.co/2VO235hRZc

#MissionSoil #SaveOurSoil

[Panos Panagos @PanosPanagos33]

Erosion causes the loss of 1 billion tons of soil every year in Europe 🇪🇺as reported by @EU_ScienceHub report and @elpais_espana . Extreme events⛈️ as the one in Valencia 🇪🇸 will increase erosion by 25% by 2050. https://t.co/li6WcGIVns State of Soils: https://t.co/tDvUpwRfD5

[Soil Health Benchmarks @benchmarks_eu]

🚨Glossary alert! Reforestation is vital for our planet! It combats climate change by absorbing CO₂, enhances biodiversity, protects soil health, and improves water quality. What exactly do we mean by reforestation?🌲

#Glossary #Reforestation #SoilHealth #Benchmarks

[Soil Health Benchmarks @benchmarks_eu]

🚨 New Paper: “How to monitor the ‘success’ of agricultural sustainability”

Introducing a flexible, transparent framework to select indicators for monitoring sustainability efforts in agriculture, combating greenwashing & supporting ecosystem health. 🌱📈 #SoilHealth #Benchmarks

[Soil Health Benchmarks @benchmarks_eu]

🌇 Is there life beneath the asphalt? On #WorldCitiesDay, let's reflect on #UrbanSoils, often overlooked in our bustling cities.  Join BENCHMARKS experts in our Urban Soils Series!

🎥 Watch here: https://t.co/8PN1M24s5q

#Benchmarks #SoilHealth

[Soil Health Benchmarks @benchmarks_eu]

🚨Glossary alert! Are you familiar with the term 'Above-ground biomass'? You might guess it is to do with vegetation. But what do we exactly mean by it? 🌱🌿🌳

#Glossary #Biomass #SoilHealth #Benchmarks

[Soil Health Benchmarks @benchmarks_eu]

As global leaders convene in Colombia for the UN #COP16 on Biological Diversity🌍, it's the perfect time to spotlight soil #biodiversity, the hidden life beneath our feet. Read our blog to discover why it matters: https://t.co/9zzOsTdOiv
#SoilHealth #Benchmarks #PeaceWithNature

[Soil Health Benchmarks @benchmarks_eu]

🚨 Glossary alert! Healthy soils are natural allies in the fight against climate change, playing a key role in carbon sequestration and climate regulation. Let’s clarify what these terms mean in the context of soil health. 👇

#CarbonSequestration #SoilHealth #Glossary

[Soil Health Benchmarks @benchmarks_eu]

🌍 Happy #WorldNatureProtectionDay!

Today, we celebrate the beauty of nature and our duty to protect it. One of the unsung heroes? Healthy soil! 🌾

By protecting soil health, we preserve all that nature provides. 🌱

#SoilHealth #Benchmarks #NatureConservation

[Soil Health Benchmarks @benchmarks_eu]

🌍 Happy #WorldFoodDay! Did you know healthy soil = nutritious food? 🌱 Healthy soils provide essential nutrients for plants, while degraded soils lead to nutrient-poor crops. Let’s protect our soils for a better food future! #SoilHealth #Benchmarks #Nutrition #Regeneration

[Soil Health Benchmarks @benchmarks_eu]

🚨Glossary alert! Nutrients are fundamental to soil health, supporting plant growth, maintaining soil structure, and enhancing microbial activity. 🌱 However, too many nutrients can cause toxicity, pollution, and soil decline. 

#Nutrients #Glossary #SoilHealth #Benchmarks

[Soil Health Benchmarks @benchmarks_eu]

Climate change is fueling more extreme weather events like heatwaves, floods, and droughts🌡️. Let's mark #DRRday highlighting the crucial role of healthy soil in mitigating these impacts. #ClimateAction #SoilHealth #Benchmarks

[Soil Health Benchmarks @benchmarks_eu]

New blog alert🚨 Soil is the foundation of 92% of our food, but soil degradation threatens food security. 🌱 To ensure future food production, we need to keep our soils healthy. Read our blog to find out more: https://t.co/3nZlLnnNK9 🌾 #SoilHealth #FoodSecurity #Benchmarks

[ISRIC - World Soil Information @ISRICorg]

Join @CABI_News & ISRIC on 24 October for an online demo of our new framework for creating a sustainable national #SoilInformation System (SIS).

The framework aims to support the global soil data community in effectively developing/enhancing national SISs.https://t.co/AJBoy96hhA

[NBSOIL🇪🇺 @NBSOILProject]

🎯Aligned with the EU Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’ and the European Green Deal, 21 innovative projects have been launched, engaging over 500 experts from 37 countries.

Find out more about the 21 new projects here ⤵️
https://t.co/A2rVnHkNAe

[HoliSoils Project 🇪🇺 @holisoils]

Don't miss the first #MissionSoil podcast 🎧🌱

This episode explores the challenges & opportunities for enhancing #soil health in the EU!

Learn more about the importance of healthy #soils & the work being done to preserve them 👇
https://t.co/qMGgNofZXw

#SoilScience | @EUAgri

[Soil Health Benchmarks @benchmarks_eu]

🚨Glossary alert! Today we're introducing a technical term: bulk density. Bulk density is an important indicator of soil compaction, porosity, and overall soil health. Do you know exactly what it measures?🤔

#BulkDensity #Glossary #SoilHealth #Benchmarks

[Soil Health Benchmarks @benchmarks_eu]

We are in space! 🚀Our GIS expert Titia Mulder presenting BENCHMARKS and discussing earth observation for soil health at the EO4Impact event, part of the Dutch #NLSpaceweek! 🌱

🔗 https://t.co/q4304Ys6Uc

#EarthObservation #SoilHealth #BENCHMARKS