The first iteration cycle of the project
Following the successful delivery of the first prototype of the SoilWise Data and Knowledge Repository, series of lively demonstration events began in April. These sessions brought together three key stakeholder groups from across our Use Cases—land managers, the research community, and farming professionals and businesses. These interactive sessions offered a first look at what the repository can do, showcasing how this innovative tool is set to transform the way soil data and knowledge are accessed, shared, and applied.
From practical support for land management to new opportunities for research collaboration and innovation, the prototype is already showing promising results.
This solid foundation supported the successful start of the first demonstration cycle and laid the groundwork for the final development phase, which will focus on deeper stakeholder engagement and comprehensive impact assessment.
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On April 14th, 2025, we hosted the first, exclusive online demonstration of the SoilWise Data and Knowledge Repository —a platform designed to support informed and sustainable land use decisions.
On April 17th, 2025, the second online demonstration of the SoilWise Data and Knowledge Repository for Land Managers took place.
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A special online demonstration of the SoilWise Data and Knowledge Repository—with a focus on practical, real-world applications for businesses and farmers—was held on April 28, 2025.
This session was designed to showcase how SoilWise Repository can support smarter soil management and decision-making across the agricultural sector.
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A special online demonstration of the first prototype of the SoilWise Data and Knowledge Repository—developed for researchers, scientists, and soil experts—was held on April 29, 2025.
The session highlighted the progress made with the SoilWise prototype and illustrated how this innovative platform can significantly support and advance the soil research community.
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On June 25th, our SoilWise team came together with partners from across the Living Labs network for a hands-on demo session.
Led by Max Vercruyssen (Flemish Government, Living Labs Lead), with insights from Radu Giurgiu (ILVO, Project Coordinator), and Valeh Khaledi, the session explored how to:
🔍 Access and use public soil datasets
🧪 Accurately measure and interpret soil data
🌍 Turn soil data into meaningful, real-world impact
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On September 25th, the SoilWise team hosted a dedicated demo session for policy makers and stakeholders, focusing on how open soil data can strengthen evidence-based decision-making across Europe.
The session was led by Maria Fantappiè from CREA (Italy), coordinator of User Case 3, who presented how SoilWise supports the policy community through:
📊 An open-access knowledge and data repository for soil health and monitoring
🔗 Data harmonisation templates that improve interoperability and reusability
🤝 Collaboration tools that connect science, policy, and practice