DeliSoil Contributes to Workshop on Biochar as a Soil Improver

On January 16, DeliSoil project participated in the “Bonechar as Soil Improver and Fertilizer: Perspectives and Future” workshop, held at the University of Parma. The event brought together experts from Europe, China, and beyond to discuss innovative approaches to valorizing agricultural and food industry residues into safe, sustainable soil improvers—a key focus of DeliSoil.

DeliSoil Project Coordinator, Prof. Ansa Palojärvi from the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), was among the key speakers, sharing insights into the project’s work on developing regulated, safe, and effective bio-based fertilizers. The research presented aligns closely with DeliSoil’s mission to advance circular solutions that enhance soil fertility, carbon sequestration, and water retention, while reducing waste management costs.

The workshop was a joint initiative between the National Interuniversity Consortium for Environmental Sciences (CINSA), the Italbiotec Consortium, and the University of Parma. It also welcomed three professors from Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT, Guangzhou, China)—Profs. Chuanxin Ma, Bin Han, and Chunyang Li—who shared their expertise in char production from meat processing residues, an area of growing interest in sustainable agriculture. This research is now being expanded within DeliSoil, reinforcing the project’s commitment to delivering practical, science-based solutions for European farmers.

The meeting, held at Centro Santa Elisabetta, attracted over 50 participants from Italy, USA, Turkey, Finland, and Ireland, both in person and online. Discussions focused on the role of biochar in improving soil health, supporting degraded soils, and optimizing agricultural practices for crops such as rice and tomatoes.

DeliSoil is pleased to contribute to this important research, fostering international collaboration and promoting innovative solutions for next-generation soil improvers.