Launch of Mission Soil Living Lab SOILCRATES - Ballyhoura Country

Come join us for an exciting event where we dive deep into the world of soil and sustainability!

We invite farmers, landowners or other agribusiness stakeholders to join us for the launch of the SOILCRATES Living Lab in the Ballyhoura area and learn how you can participate in restoring and preserving local soil quality. 

About SOILCRATES

The SOILCRATES Ireland Living Lab, spread across Counties Limerick, Clare and Tipperary, is dedicated to addressing Ireland’s unique agricultural and environmental challenges. This Living Lab is a central element in the EU-funded SOILCRATES project, with a focus on sustainable soil management, biodiversity restoration, and the integration of circular agriculture practices.

Working collaboratively with 21 project partners, this lab will bring together local farmers, government bodies, advisory services, and community organisations to discuss and pilot soil enhancement solutions that are ecologically sustainable and economically viable.

The Living Lab’s main objectives will include addressing soil health issues, such as nitrogen overuse and poor drainage, and introducing innovative practices like biochar application, intercropping with nitrogen-fixing plants, and community-oriented events. The lab is structured to support knowledge exchange across multiple counties, fostering a collaborative network of stakeholders that promotes resilient agricultural systems in the Mid-West region, through real-world trials and experimentation.

Financial support will be available through the project to support trials and pilot initiatives focused on soil enhancement projects.

Interested:

To register for this event, please click on the link below:

Register 

For any further details, please contact Rhiannon Laubach at [email protected] or call 087-1940608.