DeliSoil Training Course Brought Together Experts on Regulation, Soil Health and Sustainable Agriculture
On 10 April 2026, the DeliSoil training course “Regulation, Legislation and Safety of Soil Improvers in Agriculture and Food Processing” took place at the Auditorium Morgagni, University of Florence, bringing together experts and stakeholders for a full day of discussion on the regulatory, scientific and practical dimensions of soil improvers in agriculture and food processing. The event was organized by Nelson Marmiroli and Annamaria Bevivino, with the cooperation of the University of Florence.
The programme reflected the interdisciplinary nature of the DeliSoil project, covering the European regulatory framework, soil health assessment methodologies, and the technologies and biosafety challenges linked to sustainable soil improvers. Across the day’s sessions, participants explored legislation, market access, biosafety, risk assessment and data-driven approaches to support more sustainable agricultural systems across Europe.
We were especially pleased to see the participation of our partners from ISPRA. Dr. Francesca Assennato contributed to Session 2, “Soil Health Assessment: Key Indicators and Methodologies,” with her presentation on “Application of Soil Monitoring Law.” Her contribution added valuable insight to the discussion on how soil health policies and monitoring frameworks can support the transition toward more resilient and sustainable agricultural practices.
In addition to her presentation, Dr. Assennato also served among the chairpersons for the discussion segment, underlining ISPRA’s active role in this exchange. The session connected policy perspectives, soil biological indicators, case studies and data-driven tools, helping frame soil monitoring as a key pillar of sustainable soil management.
The training course was an important opportunity to strengthen collaboration between research, policy and practice. By bringing together project partners, institutions and experts from across Europe, DeliSoil continued to support knowledge exchange on safe, effective and sustainable soil improvers derived from circular food production processes.
