[AACS] Fwd: Innovations in Soil and Plant Nutrient Management" | 20 October 2022 | 09:00-17:00 CEST | online

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Se adjunta información del evento: Innovations in Soil and Plant Nutrient
Management

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Global Soil Partnership (GSP)

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<https://www.fao.org/global-soil-partnership/resources/highlights/detail/en/c/1608617/>
*20 October 2022 | 09:00 - 17:00 CEST | online (zoom) **“Innovations in
Soil and Plant Nutrient Management”*
*Join a one-day event built on the discussions and outcomes of the GLOBAL
SYMPOSIUM ON SOILS FOR NUTRITION*

The *soil fertility status is the fundamental building block* on which all
agricultural production systems are built. A healthy soil - capable of
providing balanced nutrients to plants - is the basis for improving
productivity. But soil fertility status is declining.

On *20 October from 09:00 to 17:00 CEST*, *FAO *and its *Global Soil
Partnership* are pleased to invite you to a one-day event that will focus
on the innovations in soil and plant nutrient management contributing to
optimizing resource use, improving the nutritional value of food and
maximizing crop productivity while minimizing negative impacts on the
natural resources.

*REGISTER HERE
<https://www.airmeet.com/e/492e7530-1e03-11ed-91e6-97f7b110517b> *

*AGENDA*

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<https://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/GSP/Science_forum/SIF_Flyer_GSP_003.pdf>

The one-day event will open with a *high-level ministerial session* and be
followed by three technical sessions:

·         *SESSION 1*: Setting the scene on the status and challenges of
soil and plant nutrient management

·         *SESSION 2*: Innovation on fertilizers

·         *SESSION 3*: Innovative solutions to address nutrient imbalances

Each of the technical sessions will feature keynote presentations and will
be followed by a panel discussion with* questions and answers*.

D*DOWNLOAD THE AGENDA *
<https://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/GSP/Science_forum/SIF_Flyer_GSP_003.pdf>

*LOGISTICS*

In-presence registration is now closed but you can freely participate in
the event by remote connection. Simply *register *here
<https://www.airmeet.com/e/492e7530-1e03-11ed-91e6-97f7b110517b>, *mark *your
agenda and* join us at 9.00 a.m. CEST on 20 October*. Please note that this
registration allows you to attend all plenary sessions and/or side events
of the FAO Science and Innovation Forum 2022
<https://www.fao.org/science-technology-and-innovation/science-innovation-forum/en>.
The Forum will focus on highlighting the centrality of science, technology
and innovation for agrifood systems transformation. The event will
encourage a diversity of perspectives based on science, thereby
facilitating rationalization and inclusiveness of debate.

*BACKGROUND*

With a global population that is projected to increase to *9.7 billion by
2050*, compounded by competition for land and water resources and the
impact of climate change, our current and future *food security depends on
our ability to increase yields and food quality by improving soil fertility
and plant nutrient uptake*.

Each year, an estimated *24 billion tonnes of fertile soil are lost due to
erosion*. In addition, the most fertile soils worldwide have been degraded
over decades of intensive production due to unsustainable practices that
have led to nutrient mining and rapid mineralization of soil organic
carbon. Along with other soil degradation processes, the Voluntary
Guidelines for Sustainable Soil Management (FAO, 2017) identified *nutrient
imbalance as a significant obstacle on the road to food security* as it
directly affects food production, quality and nutritional value, and safety.

In addition, the mounting* global fertilizer misallocation* and *their
price increase* recently are threatening food security. Vulnerable
countries especially in Africa, Latin America, and Asia, grapple with*
fertilizer prices that have soared by 300 percent now *and where
smallholder farmers lack access to inorganic and organic fertilizers.
Growing uncertainties and high fertilizer prices already impact food
production prospects and farmers’ livelihoods in many countries.

*The answer to the crisis is not simply to ease the production of more
fertilizers*, but additional efforts are needed to consolidate and promote
alternative fertilizer sources including manures and bio-fertilizers, and
the pursuit of *new sources and technologies for cheaper, cleaner, and more
effective soil nutrition*. A holistic and integrated approach to soil and
plant nutrient management is needed to ensure sustainable use and
management of soil and water resources and *improve plant nutrient use and
nutrient use efficiency*.

The *Global Symposium on Soils for Nutrition* (GSOIL4N) held a few months
back summarized *the latest research findings and discussions about
integrated plant and soil fertility management*. This special event will
build on the outcomes of the Global Symposium and discuss viable technical
solutions that will address national priorities and concerns identified
during the ministerial segment at the beginning of the day.

*More on the Global Symposium on Soils for Nutrition (GSOIL4N)*

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<https://www.fao.org/events/detail/symposium-soils-for-nutrition/en>

Over 4 busy days in July 2022, *5 000 participants* from 180
countries gathered to discuss the science and policy together to review the
status and challenges of soil fertility in relation with crop, animal and
human nutrition. *Twenty-eight renowned speakers* addressed how policy and
scientific evidence can be translated into concrete actions to reduce soil
fertility loss towards nutrition and food security and the achievement of
the Sustainable Development Goals. All this was achieved through *8 hours
of plenary sessions and 20 hours of presentations/interactive discussions*
held in five parallel sessions. Finally, articles in the international
press reached 20 million people around the world.

*SYMPOSIUM'S WEBSITE*
<https://www.fao.org/events/detail/symposium-soils-for-nutrition/en>

*Soils for nutrition: state of the art *

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<https://doi.org/10.4060/cc0900en>

Launched on the first day of the *Global Symposium on Soils for Nutrition*,
this publication reviews the role of soil fertility in producing
sufficient, safe, and more nourishing food for healthier plants, animals,
and people.

It shows the way forward to solving the nutrient imbalance that is
prevalent in our soils and affecting agri-food systems around the world.

*READ THE BOOK* <https://doi.org/10.4060/cc0900en>

*... And mark your calendar for December 5 - World Soil Day - which will be
celebrated under the theme #Soils4Nutrition!*

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<https://www.fao.org/world-soil-day/en/>

*World Soil Day website* <https://www.fao.org/world-soil-day/en/>

The soil beneath our feet is a world made up of organisms, minerals, and
organic matter that supply humans and animals with food through plant
growth. Just like us, soils need balanced and varied input of nutrient in
appropriate quantities to be healthy. When crops are harvested, nutrients
are removed from the soil. Nutrient deficient soils produce nutrient
deficient plants, causing hidden hunger for more than 2 billion people
worldwide. Soils have no borders and are at risk. *This year's WSD will
focus on the importance of soils for nutrition while serving as a call to
action and empathy for those who bear the brunt of these threats.*
*CONTACT *
For more information visit: http://www.fao.org/global-soil-partnership/en/
<http://newsletters.fao.org/c/12dylEsOjgZHMNwiNdYN2M> or contact us at:
GSP-Secretariat en fao.org

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