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?? ?? Exciting Job Opportunities in WHEATWATCHER! Project partners are looking for talented professionals to join the WHEATWATCHER project. Two of our partners are offering exciting career opportunities—could one of them be your next step? ?? Open Positions: (1) Research Associate in Embedded Systems and Internet of Things at [Hochschule für Technik und Umwelt FHNW] – https://lnkd.in/d86Ty4j3 (2) PhD candidate to develop innovative sensing approaches for soil and plant health monitoring at [Czech University of Life Sciences Prague] – https://bit.ly/3DKiKk3 ?? Don’t miss the chance to be part of a project shaping the future of agriculture and soil health! Asa Gholizadeh | Gerd Simons #Hiring #WHEATWATCHER #JobOpportunity #PrecisionAgriculture #SoilHealth #Sustainableagriculture

?? Smart Decision-Making for Sustainable Farming – Work Package 5 in WHEATWATCHER To enhance sustainable soil management, decision-making needs to be data-driven and precise. Work Package 5 (WP5), led by the University of Rostock (UROS), focuses on developing an advanced Decision Support System (DSS) to help farmers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders make informed choices about soil cultivation, fertilization, and plant protection. ?? Key Objectives of WP5: ? Cloud-Based Data Integration – A platform to process and analyze soil and crop data in real-time. ? Crop Growth Modeling (CGM) – Predictive models to assess the impact of soil conditions on wheat growth. ? Decision Support System (DSS) – A tool to provide smart recommendations for improving soil health and sustainability. ? Field Validation – Testing and refining the DSS at pilot sites across Europe to ensure accuracy and usability. By combining remote sensing, field data, and machine learning, WP5 will empower farmers with real-time insights, ensuring healthier soils, efficient resource use, and more resilient food production. ???? ?? Follow WHEATWATCHER to stay updated on our progress! #WHEATWATCHER #SustainableFarming #PrecisionAgriculture #SoilHealth #DataDrivenFarming

?? WHEATWATCHER - the vision behind the project ?? Interview series: Revolutionising Soil Health Monitoring for Sustainable Agriculture Soil is the foundation of our food systems, yet it faces degradation, contamination, and climate-related stressors that threaten agriculture and food security. WHEATWATCHER was created to tackle these challenges through digital monitoring solutions. ??? Watch Prof. Abdul Mouazen sharing the inspiration behind WHEATWATCHER and how it aims to revolutionise soil health management and sustainable wheat production. ?? Watch the interview on YouTube https://lnkd.in/dTYEKai8!! Ghent University | Hahn-Schickard | Exobotic Technologies | Tel Aviv University | Weizmann Institute of Science Careers | Czech University of Life Sciences Prague | GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences | CRA-W Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques | University of Rostock | Soil Protection | ena Development Consultants | Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation | VDU ?em?s ūkio akademija / VMU Agriculture Academy | Hochschule für Technik und Umwelt FHNW #WHEATWATCHER #SoilHealth #SustainableAgriculture #PrecisionFarming #HorizonEurope #MissionSoil #soilmission

The #WHEATWATCHER project is setting up four pilot sites across Belgium, Greece, Poland, and Germany to test and refine innovative soil monitoring platforms. These sites will help us understand how soil nutrients, crops, and environmental stressors (like chemicals and biological factors) interact, providing accurate data to support better farming decisions and safer food production. Each pilot site will also collect local insights—including farmer observations, weather data, and historical trends—to ensure our monitoring system is as accurate and effective as possible. Let's explore how each location is making a difference! ?? Poland ???? – Combatting Heavy Metal & Pesticide Contamination ?? Location: Silesia, Poland Focus: Assessing soil contamination levels from heavy metals, industrial pollutants, and pesticides. ?? Why it Matters? Contaminated soils pose a major risk to food safety and agricultural productivity. This pilot site will develop risk assessment models and remediation techniques to restore farmland health. ?? Technology: AI-powered soil analysis, spectroscopic sensors, and bio-remediation approaches.?? Protecting soil means protecting our food! Let’s work towards safer, cleaner agriculture! Do you want to know more about our pilot sites? Check out https://lnkd.in/dGeBAaKs #MissionSoil #SoilScience #WHEATWATCHERPilotsites #SoilMonitoring

Τoday, on International Women’s Day, we honor the women shaping the future of sustainable agriculture, soil science, and environmental innovation! ?? From scientists and researchers developing cutting-edge soil monitoring solutions to farmers and policymakers driving sustainable food systems, women play a crucial role in protecting our planet and ensuring food security. ?? Women in soil science are leading research on soil health and climate resilience ?? Women in farming are adopting regenerative agriculture and digital tools to enhance productivity ?? Women in policy are shaping the future of sustainable land management At #WHEATWATCHER, we celebrate the women in our project and beyond who are making agriculture more innovative, inclusive, and resilient. Today, let’s commit to empowering and supporting more women in STEM, agriculture, and sustainability! ?? Tag a woman in science or agriculture who inspires you! Let’s amplify their impact together! ?? #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInScienc #WomenInAgriculture #SoilHealth #soilmission

?? Stay Updated with #WHEATWATCHER – Subscribe to Our #Newsletter! ?? https://bit.ly/3QKTcpH Get the latest insights on soil health, sustainable agriculture, and innovative monitoring technologies delivered straight to your inbox. ?? Learn about our research and pilot site updates ?? Discover cutting-edge solutions for soil monitoring and food safety ?? Stay informed about upcoming events, publications, and opportunities to engage Join our growing network of researchers, farmers, policymakers, and industry experts working towards a more sustainable future for agriculture. #SustainableAgriculture #SoilHealth

?? Soil Health Now Conference 2025 Soil health is the foundation of sustainable agriculture, food security, and environmental resilience. The Soil Health Now Conference 2025, organized by AI 4 Soil Health, is taking place April 8-10 in Wageningen, Netherlands, will bring together leading experts, researchers, and policymakers to discuss innovative solutions for preserving and improving soil quality.?? At #WHEATWATCHER, we recognize the vital role of advanced soil monitoring, data-driven agriculture, and sustainable farming practices in shaping the future of soil health. This event is an important opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research and foster collaboration toward a healthier planet. ?? ?? Read more about the event in our latest blog post: https://bit.ly/435Pxdx European Research Executive Agency (REA) #soilmonitoring #SoilHealthNow #SustainableAgriculture #SoilMonitoring #ClimateResilience

?? Turning Data into Action: Work Package 4 in WHEATWATCHER Work Package 4 (WP4), led by GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences, is at the core of this effort, developing advanced modelling and mapping tools to predict and visualize soil contamination levels. ?? How WP4 is revolutionizing soil monitoring: ? Collects and integrates data from on-site sensors, remote sensing, and lab analysis ? Uses machine learning algorithms to improve contamination prediction ? Develops automated mapping tools for real-time soil health insights ? Supports the creation of a Decision Support System (DSS) for farmers and policymakers By combining data-driven modelling and precision mapping, WP4 is helping shape a future where soil health can be safeguarded through informed decisions. ?????? Learn more about #WHEATWATCHER: https://wheatwatcher.eu #HorizonEurope #SoilHealth #SustainableFarming #PrecisionAgriculture #soilmonitoring

At WHEATWATCHER, we recognize the vital role of Living Labs (LLs) & Lighthouses (LHs) in shaping the future of sustainable soil management. These real-world innovation spaces bring together farmers, researchers, policymakers, and industries to test and implement soil restoration solutions—a mission we proudly support. ?? The SOILL-Startup Catalogue introduces the first 25 Mission Soil Living Labs, funded under the Mission “A Soil Deal for Europe.” This publication provides a detailed overview of each Living Lab’s planned work, objectives, key strengths, and techniques for improving soil health. It showcases: ? Target land-use types and relevant Mission Soil goals ? Innovative soil regeneration techniques ? Collaborative partnerships driving impact ? A shared commitment to tackling soil challenges across Europe ?? #WHEATWATCHER is proud to contribute to this effort, developing advanced soil monitoring technologies that empower stakeholders with real-time data for informed decision-making. ?? Explore the catalogue and learn how Living Labs are pioneering the future of soil health: https://lnkd.in/dtssekw2 European Research Executive Agency (REA) #MissionSoil #LivingLabs #SoilHealth #SustainableFarming #EUMissions

?? A Huge Thank You ! ?? We extend our gratitude to the media outlets and online platforms that have featured WHEATWATCHER on their websites. Your support helps amplify our mission to advance soil health, sustainable agriculture, and food safety across Europe. By sharing our story, you are helping to spread awareness about the importance of data-driven solutions in farming and the need for innovative approaches to soil monitoring. ?? ?? Thank you for showcasing WHEATWATCHER and for supporting the conversation on sustainable agriculture! Green Box Εκδοτικ? Α.Ε. | epixeiro.gr | agrocapital | Vlaams Infocentrum Land- en Tuinbouw | SLPress.gr #WHEATWATCHER #SustainableFarming #SoilHealth #Innovation #ThankYou