MIcro- and NAno-Plastics in AGRIcultural Soils: Sources, environmental fate and impacts on ecosystem services and overall sustainability

MINAGRIS is assessing the impact of plastic debris in agricultural soils on biodiversity, plant productivity and ecosystem services and their transport and degradation in the environment.

We will provide tools and recommendations for sustainable use of plastic in agriculture at the farm and field levels for ensuring safe and economically viable food systems in Europe.

Minagris Project Overview

Pioneering Sustainable Solutions in Agriculture

Plastic use in agriculture introduces micro- and nano-plastics (MNP) into soils, impacting water dynamics, nutrient cycling, and biodiversity, and potentially affecting farm economies when combined with other pollutants.

MINAGRIS aims to understand and mitigate the impacts of plastic on soil health and farm productivity. The project uses a collaborative approach to raise awareness, reduce contamination, and promote sustainable plastic use, ultimately enhancing Europe’s food systems.

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Our EU-funded initiative consists of numerous work packages and a diverse network of committed partners.

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Six principles for reaching solutions to microplastic contamination in soils

Microplastics are a pervasive and growing problem, with potentially devastating impacts on the environment and human or animal…

UN promotes new Voluntary Code of Conduct to tackle plastic pollution in agriculture logo

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UN promotes new Voluntary Code of Conduct to tackle plastic pollution in agriculture

Written by Ildiko Heim The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has developed a Voluntary Code of…

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Rubber v plastic in agricultural soils, and why MINAGRIS is plastic-focused

We were asked why MINAGRIS doesn’t look at the impact of rubber in agricultural settings and soils. A…

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Minagris soil scientist Prof. Violette Geissen keynote speaker at AGRIFOODPLAST 2025

Professor Geissen will be a keynote speaker at AGRIFOODPLAST 2025, where she will be speaking about the use…

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Two companies supporting a transition away from agricultural plastics

Picture credit: Géochanvre – Herbi’Chanvre being used for tomato cultivation Helping farmers transition away from using plastics could…

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First MINAGRIS workshop series held to discuss solutions to soil plastics

How do you draw farmers and policymakers towards finding sustainable solutions to plastics in soil? Farmers are very…

MINAGRIS-PAPILLONS Stakeholder Forum Workshop: Use and Management of Agricultural Plastics and impacts on soil health logo

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MINAGRIS-PAPILLONS Stakeholder Forum Workshop: Use and Management of Agricultural Plastics and impacts on soil health

his online  event was hosted by the Horizon 2020 projects MINAGRIS and PAPILLONS on the 17th Dec 2024.…

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MINAGRIS plenary meeting 2024

The 2024 MINAGRIS plenary meeting in Dijon took place during October 2024. This was an important opportunity for…

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MINAGRIS reflects on inconclusive Global Plastics Treaty negotiations

We have been reflecting on the inconclusive progress made during recent Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations – and thought…

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09 May

Microplastics Scientific Workshop – Plastics Europe

May 9-10, 2025, in the Messe area in Vienna, Austria This in-person workshop will bring together researchers and professionals for in-depth discussions on the latest advancements in microplastics science and future research directions. Why Attend? Attendance is free, and there are no abstract submission requirements. However, space is limited, so we encourage you to register soon […]

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02 Sep

ContaSed2025 – 3rd International Conference on Contaminated Sediments 2-4 September 2025

2 – 4 September 2025, University of Bern, Switzerland Sediments are sources and sinks of contaminants and play an essential role in mediating pollutantsacross compartments of ecosystems. Following ContaSed 2021, ContaSed2025 will focus onnatural and anthopogenic contaminants, primarily on emerging and already regulated organic pollutants,metallorganics, heavy metals, microplastics and algae toxins. A Session is dedicated […]

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26 Nov

MICROplastics in Organic-rich Matrices: conference

Novi Sad, Serbia

MICROM 2025 aims to bring together leading experts, researchers, and policymakers to discuss the latest advancements in microplastics research, particularly in organic-rich matrices such as soil, compost, and sediments. As microplastic pollution continues to pose significant environmental and health challenges, this conference provides a platform for scientific exchange, innovative solutions, and collaborative efforts toward mitigation […]

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