WORKSHOP:
THE IMPORTANCE OF SOIL MICRO-ORGANISMS FOR SOIL FERTILITY
AND THE RESILIENCE OF AGROSYSTEMS
Wednesday 1 April 2026
(Focus: biological functioning of the soil & production of bio-inputs)
9.00 am – 9.30 am
Opening and presentation of the ALSEMAC mission and the UGB conference days
9.30 am – 10.30 am
Soil–plant–microorganisms: role in fertility, water retention and the nutrient cycle (theory). María del Carmen Jaizme Vega (ICIA)
10.30 am – 11.00 am Coffee break
11.00 am – 11.30 am
Bio-inputs: inoculants, principles of inoculation and agronomic functions (theory). María del Carmen Jaizme Vega (ICIA) Practical field session
11.45 am – 1.30 pm
Setting up an inoculum bank and producing local bio-inputs (practical) Carmen González de Cháves Martín (ICIA)
Thursday 2 April 2026
(Focus: circular economy & improving soil fertility)
9.00 am – 10.30 am
Organic soil amendments: composting, biochar and the use of local resources (theory). André Diatta (UGB) – Vanesa Raya (ICIA)
10.30 am – 11.00 am Coffee break
11.00 am – 11.30 am
Mycorrhizae and biofertilisation: applications in agrosystems (theory). María del Carmen Jaizme Vega (ICIA). Practical field session
11.45 am – 1.30 pm
Preparation of seedbeds with inoculation (biofertilisation and improved crop establishment) (practical). Carmen González de Cháves Martín (ICIA)
