The "MIFASOLS" project aims to improve sustainable soil management in south-east France, focusing on vegetable and fruit farmers. As the region has predominantly calcareous soils, which often contain little organic matter, are susceptible to erosion and suffer from extreme temperatures and drought, there is a great need for regionally adapted recommendations for soil management. "MIFASOLS" aims to develop practical recommendations and tools to support farmers in converting their cultivation methods to sustainable soil management.
The aim of this preliminary study is to establish and consolidate a multidisciplinary network of advisors, researchers, experts and farmers to expand knowledge about regional soils and develop relevant indicators for soil function. Workshops will be jointly organised to identify the most important challenges and objectives based on the needs of the stakeholders involved. Based on this, an application-oriented research programme will be developed. With the help of selected practical indicators, regional comparative values will be created to support farmers in improving their decisions and strategies for sustainable soil management.
By focusing on the dynamics of inorganic (SIC) and organic (SOC) carbon and SIC-SOC interactions, "MIFASOLS" aims to build a research and action project that will provide farmers in south-east France with concrete resources and practical tools to support the adoption of sustainable practices. The project will thus help to strengthen the resilience of soils to climate change in a sentinel area of France and promote efficient management of agricultural resources.
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