by Richard Freeman | Jun 5, 2026 | News, Policymakers, Publications
Overview and purpose: The Brussels Policy Scoping Workshop of the 3rd of March 2026 was organised by the SPINFERT and Hort2thefuture Horizon Europe projects funded under the Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’. It brought together EU policymakers, industry stakeholders,...
by Richard Freeman | May 23, 2026 | Academia, Industry, News, Policymakers, Publications
Abstract: The term “sustainable growing media” is widely used in horticultural research, policy, and industry, yet its meaning remains ambiguous, inconsistently applied, and often unsupported by evidence, undermining the very decisions it is meant to guide. Materials...
by Richard Freeman | Jan 29, 2026 | News, Publications
Abstract: Soil compaction impairs root proliferation and restricts water and nutrient acquisition, ultimately compromising yield and produce quality. Micro- and nanobubble irrigation alleviates these constraints by increasing rhizosphere oxygenation, activating...
by Richard Freeman | Nov 4, 2025 | News, Publications
Abstract: Passive LC sensors, composed of an inductor (L) and capacitor (C), are widely used in applications where sensors are implanted or operated in hazardous environments. However, their readout typically relies on commercial devices such as impedance analyzers or...
