EU funded research in the field of multi-functionality of soils

The Mäder, P. and Bünemann, E. (2020) expert brief on soil, submitted to the European Sustainable Agriculture Dialogue for FiBL, gives an overview of past and ongoing EU funded research projects in the field of multi-functionality of soils, with a focus on soil organic carbon and biodiversity, and highlights key findings.

Research gaps are identified and propositions made for further research at the European level to achieve sustainable soil use and to promote the application of promising management practices.