Small steps.
Big Ideas.
The multi-actor project Hort2thefuture will address 3 main sustainability problems in horticulture: 1) continued reliance on peat growing media and drawbacks of current peat alternatives, 2) inefficient or inappropriate use of agricultural inputs and 3) suboptimal soil health due to unsustainable management practices.
About us
Hort2thefuture is a 6.5 MEUR project which will run from 2024-2028. It comprises 28 research, supplier, retail, grower, communication, training and stakeholder partners from 12 European countries. The project outcomes will help realise Mission: Soil health objectives, by involving stakeholders along the whole agri-food chain and cooperation with FAO.
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NIBIO: Testing innovative soil management techniques to boost soil health
New field trials explore sustainable methods to improve soil structure and crop resilience As part of the Hort2thefuture project’s Work Package 5, NIBIO Apelsvoll is pioneering novel approaches to enhance soil health and reduce compaction in...
From lab to field trials: Sharing progress at the Hort2thefuture joint meeting in Norway
In early 2025, partners of the Hort2thefuture project gathered in Oslo for a joint meeting hosted by NIBIO (the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research). This three-day event brought together scientists, researchers, and industry stakeholders...
Hort2thefuture showcased at organic farming research workshop
Hort2thefuture was presented at a workshop for EU-funded research and innovation on organic farming taking place in Brussels from 17 to 18 June 2025. Matthew Gorton introduced the project at the event for European Commission staff and...
Peat alternatives
New peat-free alternatives
Horticultural inputs
New nano/micro-irrigation products
Soil structure
New biological, chemical and mechanical solutions
Horticultural innovations in soil-friendly practices to ensure a sustainable future
Duration: 2024-2028
Budget
Partners (12 countries)
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