Latest news, stories, and updates from SOS initiative. #SafeguardOurSoils
The Invisible Half of Farming
Why the future of agriculture depends on the continuity of life beneath our feet. (After seven articles exploring the biological connections that shape agricultural systems, this World Day for Soil Conservation feature brings together scientists, agronomists and field...
Conserving soil is conserving life — science, responsibility and the future of agriculture
Soil conservation is often framed as a technical challenge. In reality, it is fundamentally a biological one. To conserve soil is to conserve the living systems that sustain agriculture, ecosystems and food production. At its core, soil conservation is...
Knowledge and innovation: working with biology, not against it
At the end of the season, two neighbouring fields tell different stories. Same crop, similar weather conditions, yet different outcomes. In one field, performance remains more stable. In the other, variability is more pronounced and depend largely on inputs. The...
Soil is at the heart of our vision for sustainable and environmentally responsible agriculture.
We present Safeguard Our Soils, an initiative that emphasizes the significance of safeguarding and restoring soil health and balance.
At Alltech Crop Science and Ideagro, we focus on understanding and enhancing the relationship between soil, crops, water, and microorganisms, fostering a thriving soil ecosystem that drives crop potential, improves food quality, and supports sustainable farming practices for a resilient future.
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#SOS—Safeguard Our Soils: An Initiative for Soil Health and Sustainability
#SafeguardOurSoils is the new platform from Alltech Crop Science and IDEAGRO for raising awareness, caring for, and safeguarding the health of our soils.
Suppressive Soils
Soil is one of our most important and valuable natural resources.
Healthy, nutritionally balanced soils with adequate water are alive and teeming with microorganisms, many of which are essential for crop development.
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Agriculture faces pressing challenges due to climate change, such as rising temperatures, decreasing water availability, and more concentrated and scarce rainfall.
WATER
Agriculture and its interconnected agri-food chain are foundational to sustaining life for all living beings on the planet. This sector directly relies on water as a natural resource with the required chemical and quality characteristics to support crop development, soil protection, and biodiversity conservation.
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95% of the food we eat comes directly or indirectly from the soil. Water, soil and all that it encompasses are essential for the correct development of crops.
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Soil is home to an overwhelming number of microbes, most active in the upper 15 centimeters. The increased organic matter concentration of this topmost layer makes it the most fertile in comparison to deeper layers.
“Microbiology is the foundation for transforming soils into living and resilient ecosystems. At Ideagro, we research and apply biostimulant solutions based on microorganisms obtained through precision fermentation to create suppressive soils” Pedro Palazón, CEO of Ideagro.
“Soil isn’t just a place where we plant crops; it needs structure so plants can absorb water and nutrients, complete their growth cycle, and achieve the productivity we strive for.” Dr. Mayra Soares, Research & Development Manager, Ideagro Brazil.
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