Developing practices to improve soil health

Several EU-funded projects have investigated methods of improving soil management practices and creating viable and sustainable alternatives to peat as a soilless substrate. The data and outcomes of one of these projects ‘EXCALIBUR’ will now be exploited by transforming agri-food by-products either into soil fertilising products or sustainable alternatives to peat substrates.

Within the project, Niab is working with ReCoir Ltd to recycle and repurpose spent coir for fruit and vegetable production.

Title: Soil health: Developing agronomic practices to improve soil health and crop productivity

Funder: Horizon Europe

Industry partner: A total of 19 other partners from EU countries will collaborate with Niab

Term: June 2024 to November 2027