MultiSoil - Multifunctional Soil Biodiversity: Unlocking Potential for Healthy Cropping Systems

The project supports the EU Mission "A Soil Deal for Europe" by co-creating, testing, and demonstrating agricultural practices that improve soil health, enhance biodiversity, and reduce chemical use.

MultiSoil envisions farming systems where healthy soils and thriving biodiversity form the backbone of sustainable agriculture in Europe. By restoring soil functions and reducing dependence on chemical inputs, the project contributes to climate resilience, food security, and environmental sustainability.

What We Do

• Test new ways to farm by improving the soil with natural materials, adding good microbes, and planting a variety of crops.
• Work across six European pedoclimatic zones with key crops including potato, sugar beet, maize, winter rye, olives, and wheat.
• Support Integrated Pest Management (IPM) with nature-based practices that reduce reliance on chemical inputs and suport biodiversity.
• Build capacity and share knowledge with farmers and advisors through training, workshops, and demonstration sites.

Expected Impact

By the end of the project, MultiSoil will provide a Toolbox with practical solutions, including adding organic materials to the soil, using helpful microbes, and diversified cropping systems all adapted to local conditions to help farmers and decision-makers improve soil health. The project will generate robust evidence on how soil innovations affect communities, farm economies, and ecosystems, providing a solid knowledge base to guide policies and support sustainable farming transitions.