• Shirin
• Mar 26
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Soil Health in Living Labs

Lab focused on soil health is the Soil Health Institute’s North American Soil Health Partnership. This partnership brings together farmers, researchers, and industry partners to improve soil health in the United States and Canada. The partnership aims to promote the adoption of soil health management systems that build soil health, increase profitability, and reduce environmental impact. (https://soilhealthinstitute.org/north-american-soil-health-partnership/) Another example is the Living Lab for Soil Health in the Netherlands, which is a collaboration between farmers, scientists, and policymakers. The lab focuses on improving soil health through the use of cover crops, reduced tillage, and crop rotation. The lab also aims to reduce nitrogen pollution by promoting the use of legume crops and other nitrogen-fixing plants. (https://www.wur.nl/en/Research-Results/Chair-groups/Plant-Sciences/Laboratory-of-Soil-Biology/Research/Living-Lab-for-Soil-Health.htm) Living Labs offer a promising approach to soil health and sustainable agriculture. By bringing together diverse stakeholders and combining scientific knowledge with practical experience, Living Labs can develop innovative solutions that are tailored to local conditions. As the world continues to face challenges related to food security and climate change, Living Labs will play an increasingly important role in promoting sustainable agriculture and protecting the health of our soil.