Determine and assess benefits/impacts and trade-offs of agroecology, and identify best practices
Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy is eager to join a consortium focused on agroecology and sustainable agriculture. We offer expertise in soil management and long-term agricultural research, contributing to solutions that enhance the sustainability of agroecosystems. Our specialization includes assessing the long-term impacts of soil management practices on chemical, physical, and biological soil properties to ensure agroecosystem resilience. We also focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions (CO2, CH4, and N2O) by promoting sustainable soil management practices and integrating advanced technologies, sensors, for precise soil monitoring and data collection.
We emphasize carbon sequestration, exploring soil organic carbon dynamics to support climate-smart agriculture and mitigate climate change. Using advanced techniques and long-term field experiment data, we create to analyze the environmental, economic, and social impacts of agroecological practices. We provide evidence-based recommendations tailored to diverse climatic and regional conditions.
As an experienced research institution, we are committed to collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, including experts in economics, policy, and social innovation, to ensure practical and innovative solutions to agroecological challenges. By joining a consortium, we aim to contribute actionable insights and cutting-edge research that align with the European Green Deal and support global sustainability goals and EU AGRICULTURAL OUTLOOK.
Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy is one of the leading academic institutions in Lithuania, specializing in sustainable agriculture and soil science research. Our Department of Agroecosystems and Soil Sciences has a robust track record of conducting long-term experiments, analyzing soil health dynamics, and implementing innovative agricultural practices.
Our research facilities include advanced technologies for soil analysis, greenhouse gas emission measurements, and precision agricultural tools such as sensors. This enables us to generate and apply high-precision data to improve soil management systems.
We evaluate the environmental and agronomic effects of minimal tillage, organic matter integration, and other sustainable practices through long-term field experiments. Our findings directly support farmers, policymakers, and the scientific community in addressing the trade-offs between productivity and environmental impact.
Our work aligns with the European Green Deal, global sustainability goals focusing on enhancing biodiversity, improving climate resilience, and advancing agroecological transitions. With a strong commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration, we strive to create impactful, practical solutions for sustainable food systems and environmental protection. https://zua.vdu.lt/en/faculties/faculty-of-agronomy/research/