Revolutionize vineyard sustainability by tackling one of agriculture’s most pressing challenges: soil degradation

On December 18, 2024, the SOSVITI project officially launched with a virtual Kick-Off Meeting, bringing together all partners under the guidance of project officer Vasiliki Exarchxou. The meeting featured an insightful opening presentation by the project coordinator, PhD DEng Jesús Rodrigo-Comino, followed by introductions from each partner and discussions on the project’s core objectives, work packages, and the establishment of the core group. Co-funded by the HORIZON-MSCA Staff Exchanges programme, SOSVITI is a groundbreaking initiative uniting leading academic institutions and innovative private sector companies to address soil degradation in viticulture through advanced scientific research and technological innovation.

We agreed that our mission at SOSVITI (Sustainable Soil Management Decision Support System in Viticulture) will be to revolutionize vineyard sustainability by tackling one of agriculture’s most pressing challenges: soil degradation. Through the integration of scientific research, stakeholder engagement, and cutting-edge technology, SOSVITI will aim to develop an innovative Decision Support System (DSS) for viticulture. Also, we agreed to invite IBLA (Institut fir Biologesch Landwirtschaft an Agrarökologie Luxemburg  (Luxembourg) and TERRAeNVISION foundation to be included as partners as soon as possible. Stay tuned for more updates as we cultivate a more resilient and sustainable future for vineyards through collaboration and innovation!