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.

KEY FEATURES

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

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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…

Webinar on Agricultural plastics – Identifying knowledge gaps and demands for safe and sustainable use and management logo

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Webinar on Agricultural plastics – Identifying knowledge gaps and demands for safe and sustainable use and management

Date: Monday, 24 April 2023Time: 15.00 – 17.00 IST / 09.30 – 11.30 GMTVenue: Microsoft Teams Meeting Register for the…

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

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

17th Dec 2024, 10.00- 12.15 CET (online) Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvcuCtpjMsHtQRmCyYpz3l_igkQvg0Tq4J This event is hosted by the Horizon 2020…

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MINAGRIS attends EU #SoilMission week in Brussels

We had a great time in Brussels for #MissionSoil week, which took place from 12-14th November 2024.  The soil…

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