Soil types
Even if soil looks all the same, there are hundreds of types of soils on our planet. Find out more about the major soil types and why it is important to classify them.
Take this quiz to learn about the many types of soil you can find in Europe, how humans interact with it, and much more.
Find out more on EU action on soil health.
Almost all the food we eat comes from soil: our survival depends on it, yet many of us underestimate the importance of soil. Take the quiz to find out how much naturally fertile soil there is.
Find out more on EU action on soil health.
About half of the agricultural biomass is made up of grains, fruits while the other half are residues like leaves. Cereals account for more than half of the EU economic production of this biomass and nearly 3/4 of the EU's residue production. Filling data gaps on residues could improve competitive uses and ecosystem services and leave our soils healthy.
Find out more on the Knowledge Centre for Bioeconomy.
The Knowledge Centre for Bioeconomy helps develop a common and robust knowledge base for a sustainable and circular bioeconomy.
Find out more on the Knowledge Centre for Bioeconomy.
Soil biodiversity
Incredibly, more than a quarter of living species on Earth are found under our feet. How important is that for humans?
European scientists have been digging deep so they can better understand the multiple threats facing soil which include erosion, pollution, decline of biodiversity and urbanisation. The scientists want to come up with better preventive measures.
Find out more about Soil
Arwyn explains his work on Soil science in two minutes
Find out more about soil protection
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