iCOSHELLs Contributes to Soil Literacy Activities at ENTER Study Days

iCOSHELLs was present at the ENTER Study Days (9–11 March), hosted by the Agricultural University of Plovdiv, where it contributed to activities focused on soil literacy.

On 10 March, participants attended a keynote lecture on soil health monitoring delivered by Assoc. Prof. Nikolay Minev from the Department of Soil Science, who is involved in the iCOSHELLs project. The presentation addressed key parameters essential for understanding and maintaining soil health.

Following the lecture, participants engaged in a discussion session and were introduced to the soil painting methodology, which attracted strong interest and active participation.

The activity highlighted the importance of raising awareness and fostering engagement around soil health.

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