CEBUS

One of the most significant challenges of the century is the ongoing degradation and loss of soil attributable to unsustainable management practices. However, soil plays a crucial role as both a carbon absorption reservoir and a fundamental element of food security. To protect this resource, it is necessary to increase the organic matter in our soils to reverse the trend of continuous decline. The objective of this project is to develop a soil balance model that enables the calculation of organic matter inputs and losses while monitoring their trends over time.

The measurement of organic matter content is currently performed through costly laboratory analyses, both in terms of time and finances. However, the significance of this resource necessitates the development of economical and reliable measurement methods. The model developed by the project addresses the need for a calculation and simulation tool to assess changes in organic matter content based on the practices implemented, climatic trends, and soil characteristics. These measurements can be certified simply and digitally, according to standards that ensure transparency and reliability, demonstrating the commitment to greater sustainability in production processes.

The use of a humus balance model allows farmers to monitor what happens in the field in a simple, economical, and minimally invasive manner, making inputs more efficient and promoting an increase in soil fertility and resilience. Farmers will also be supported in the decision-making process to evaluate the effect of specific regenerative practices on soil organic matter. Additionally, the ability to certify the increase in organic matter immediately and digitally enables farmers to bring a higher value-added product to market that meets the demand for greater sustainability in production processes.