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

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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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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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25 Mar

Biodegradable plastic film mulches for horticulture and other alternatives

Event Date : March 25, 2025 Event Time : 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Event Location : Online Join Francis Rayns, Judith Conroy and Martin Samphire for this OGA webinar to discuss their research on alternatives to plastic film mulches (PFM). The webinar will start with Martin presenting his results on the agronomic and environmental impacts of biodegradable […]

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08 Apr

AGRIFOODPLAST – International conference on micro- and nano-plastics in the agri-food chain

8th & 9th April, Thon Hotel, Rue de la Loi 75, Brussels, Belgium DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION EXTENDED TO 15TH MARCH 2025 AGRIFOODPLAST is an independent research initiative uniting global experts, businesses, and decision-makers working at the crossroads of plastics and food. Plastic plays a vital role in food systems, but its use in agriculture, aquaculture, and fisheries […]

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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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