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Official Twitter account of the Horizon European-funded project The Soil Biodiversity and Functionality of Mediterranean Olive Groves. EU Soil Mission 2023-2027 https://soilolive.eu/

🌱 What does caring for the earth mean for future generations? Francisco José García de Zúñiga, a farmer, shares his views on the impact of the SOIL-OLIVE and Deoleo workshops, the importance of innovation in olive growing, and the legacy we leave to our children. #SoilOlive

🚨 30 July: Earth Overshoot Day. In just 6 months, humanity has used up what takes the Earth 12 months to regenerate. We are living on an environmental loan that we cannot repay. 🌱 At Soil O-Live, we’re working towards regenerative agriculture that prevents soil depletion and heals the soil.

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The July newsletter from the EU Soil Observatory (EUSO) is now available. 🌍🌱 We’re sharing this newsletter, which contains key information on soil health. It also includes two job vacancies at EUSO. 📖https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/jrc/newsletter-archives/77564 #SoilOlive

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🌍 Today, 7 July, we are celebrating International Soil Conservation Day. At Soil O-Live, we work every day to improve the health of our soils. A living soil is the essential foundation for a sustainable, productive olive grove that is resilient to climate change. #SoilOlive

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🌱 Committed to the future of our olive groves Juan Carrasco, Global Sustainability Manager at Deoleo, gives a very positive assessment of the recent Sustainability Workshops held in partnership with Soil O-Live. #SoilOLive

#SoilOLive is heading to China! Our researcher Vicky Ochoa is representing us at the 23rd World Congress of Soil Science (#WCSS). Vicky has presented a poster outlining the methodology and progress we have made in assessing and diagnosing the health of olive grove soil.

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Deóleo’s headquarters in Alcolea hosted the tasting session for the 3rd #SoilOlive International Competition, which recognises the excellence of olive oils produced from well-tended, vibrant soils. 🔬 4 international tasters. 🫒 Categories based on fruitiness intensity.

🌱 Yesterday, Chiclana de Segura hosted a talk on sustainable practices. Bartolomé Lara (#Deoleo), Víctor Valenzuela (#SoilOlive ) and José Vera (#Jaencoop) discussed soil health, the circular economy and technical advice. 🤝 United for a healthier olive grove!

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Yesterday, the SCA Asunción in Orcera hosted the Sustainable Olive Grove Practices Conference alongside Soil O-live and Deoleo! 🌿Three key presentations for the sector: B. Lara: Deoleo Sustainability Protocol A. Manzaneda: Soil health #SoilOlive M. Valdivia: MOSH/MOAH Reduction

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‘The olive tree is just the tip of the iceberg; the important part lies beneath.’ 🌱 Ángel Luis Moreno, a farmer in Jaén, tells us about the experimental phase of #SOILOLIVE and the use of biochar to improve water and nutrient retention. Innovation to save the soil! #SoilMission

The future of olive groves is decided in the soil. We gathered in Arroyo del Ojanco (#Jaén) for the latest #SoilOLive & Deoleo Sustainability Conference. Alongside #Jaencoop, we discussed soil health data, the crucial role of cooperatives, and Deoleo's Sustainability Protocol.

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Sustainability Conference in Lucena. 🔹 Bartolomé Lara (@Deoleo_oliveoil ): Sustainability protocols. 🔹 Víctor Valenzuela (#SoilOLive): Soil health and nature-based solutions. 🔹 Juan García Camacho: Circular economy and by-products. #SoilOlive

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🌍 Our coordinator, Antonio Manzaneda, is at the 1st Olive Tree Spring School in Meknès, Morocco! Expert speakers from across the Mediterranean are meeting to discuss #OliveGrowing 4.0, climate resilience and digitalization. Knowledge sharing for a sustainable #EVOO.

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Yesterday in Luque, we brought together technology and social awareness to promote sustainable olive growing. We were joined by Jesús Rubio (Deoleo), Antonio Manzaneda (Universidad de Jaén) and Juanjo Melero (DemetriaAgri) to discuss soil, quality and digital management.

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Did you know that 350,000 tonnes of pesticides are applied each year in the European Union? Although they are intended to protect, overuse may be making your olive trees more vulnerable. Our researcher Mar Reyes Alcalde explains why. #SoilOLive

We invite you to the Deoleo and Soil O-Live talk and discussion on sustainable practices, where we will explore innovative solutions for the sector. 📅 12 May 2026 / 5.00 pm to 6.30 pm / Cooperativa de Lucena (Avda. de la Infancia, 15, Lucena). 📝 acesse.one/n9sgswe

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🌿 A successful Sustainability Conference in Villanueva del Arzobispo! Together with @JaencoopGrupo and S.C.A. San Francisco, we explored the future of olive growing: soil health with Soil O-live and oil extraction protocols. Sustainability is the way forward! #SoilOlive #Jaén

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