Two synergy workshops in Poland with CiNURGi and NUTRI-CHECK NET

May workshop in Grabów

On May 28, at the Institute of Cultivation and Soil Science – National Research Institute in Puławy and at the Agricultural Experimental Station in Grabów, synergy workshops of the CiNURGi and MainstreamBIO projects were held, including a field visit. MainstramBIO is an EU-funded project (Horizon Europe) that aims to bring small-scale bio-based solutions into mainstream practice in rural Europe by offering innovative digital tools. The workshop was was attended by students and lecturers from Life Science University in Lublin.

The event was divided into two parts. The first part took place in the Institute’s congress hall, where Magdalena Borzęcka and Piotr Skowron presented the results of the MainstreamBIO project, including the functionalities of the Toolkit, and discussed nutrient recycling practices.

The second part was a field trip to the Agricultural Experimental Station of the Institute, where Damian Wach presented a corn cultivation experiment conducted as part of the CiNURGi project, aimed at demonstrating the effectiveness of recycled nutritional fertilizers.

The workshops provided an excellent opportunity to promote innovative solutions, such as fertilizers recycled or recovered from organic waste, among agricultural schools and universities, as well as advisory services. During the field presentations, recycled fertilizers sparked interest, leading to questions like: “ Is it worth using them?” and “When will they become widely available in the region?”

June workshop in Grabów

On June 7th, a field visit for the CiNURGi and NUTRI-CHECK NET projects took place at the Agricultural Experimental Station of the Institute of Soil Sciences and Plant Cultivation in Grabów, organized in cooperation with the Agricultural Advisory Center in Radom. The event was attended by invited advisors from local Agricultural Advisory Centers and farmers cooperating with them.

During the meeting, when Dr. Piotr Skowron presented the assumptions and objectives of the CiNURGi project, participants asked questions about fertilizer recommendations and the safety of Recycled Nutrient (RNFs) fertilizers, as well as the potential for their use.

Later, the group visited the experimental fields, where Dr. Damian Wach presented the methodology and ongoing field experiments with spring wheat and corn. This sparked a discussion on the competitiveness of RNFs compared to mineral fertilizers.

This visit emphasizes the importance of cooperation between agricultural advisory centers, the scientific community, and farmers in raising awareness about the crucial issue of nutrient recovery from various types of biomass.

Written by Piotr Skowron

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