A New Collaborative Initiative Between FarmBioNet & LivingSoiLL
FarmBioNet has established a new collaboration with LivingSoiLL aimed at addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing Europe, such as soil degradation, biodiversity loss, and the impacts of climate change. Through joint activities, stakeholder engagement, and the exchange of knowledge and best practices, the partnership will empower farmers to implement and adopt land management practices that improve soil health, enhance biodiversity, and strengthen the resilience of agricultural systems.
LivingSoiLL: Healthy Soil to Permanent Crops Living Labs
LivingSoiLL is a Horizon Europe project, aiming to lead the transition to healthy soil via sustainable soil management. The project aims to establish 5 Living Labs in Portugal, France, Spain, Italy, and Poland. They will focus on permanent crops (vineyards, olive groves, chestnuts, hazelnuts, and apple orchards), comprising at least 50 demonstration sites and 10 lighthouses, and with the active participation of more than 2000 local actors. These LLs will improve soil health and ecosystem services through co-creating, co- implementing, and co-testing (digital) solutions.
FarmBioNet: Protecting Farmland Biodiversity
FarmBioNet is a three-year Horizon Europe project focused on promoting BFF practices across Europe. BFF practices include actions that protect and enhance farmland biodiversity, help combat and mitigate against climate change, and help to maintain healthy ecosystems. These practices can be adapted to different farming systems, including forestry across Europe.
Through 12 national networks established in the first year of the project, FarmBioNet maintains close collaboration with farmers and facilitates the exchange of both traditional knowledge and evidence-based actions.
Why this collaboration matters
By joining forces, the two projects can deliver clear benefits for farmers, researchers, advisors, and land managers, including:
Enhanced knowledge exchange: Combines LivingSoiLL’s Living Lab results and tested soil management solutions with FarmBioNet’s national network insights to share practical, farmer-oriented knowledge across regions.
Bridging research and practice: Translates both projects’ findings into practical applications through close collaboration with farmers and advisors, supporting the stronger uptake of BFF practices.
Cross-regional collaboration: Encourages the exchange of solutions, experiences, and results across diverse European farming contexts.
Increased impact and reach: Strengthens the dissemination of project results and maximises the use of tools, knowledge, and networks developed by both initiatives.