The Italian National Node supports knowledge exchange on sustainable soil and land management by connecting Operational Groups, researchers, advisors and policy actors. Its activities focus on sharing relevant project results, facilitating the transferability of soil-friendly practices to Mediterranean agricultural systems and strengthening collaboration within the Soil-X-Change network. 

Operational Groups participating in the Italian National Node:

• PROSIT – This OG focuses on sustainable vineyard management under conditions of water scarcity and climate stress. Its work includes testing soil-protective practices, improving water retention and monitoring vine response to climate change. https://www.goprosit.it/
• PRO-VITERRE – This OG develops soil-conservation strategies for hillside vineyards, focusing on erosion reduction, improved infiltration and vineyard resilience. https://www.pedologia.net/it/PROVITERRE/cms/Pagina.action?pageAction=&page=InfoSuolo.35&localeSite=it
• MASTER – This OG integrates advanced monitoring tools, precision fertilization and sustainable field management to improve soil fertility and optimize input use. https://www.innovarurale.it/it/pei-agri/gruppi-operativi/bancadati-go-pei/miglioramento-della-fertilita-del-suolo-e
• DIVULGA_TERRE – This OG promotes soil-friendly practices in Mediterranean cropping systems through demonstrations, cover crops, reduced tillage and farmer training. https://www.pedologia.net/InfoSuolo_lista.jsp
• SISAV – This OG develops sustainable viticulture practices aimed at improving soil quality, biodiversity and water efficiency under climate challenges. https://www.innovarurale.it/it/pei-agri/gruppi-operativi/bancadati-go-pei/strumenti-integrati-il-sostenibilita-ambientale-del
• CASTANI-CO – This OG works on soil restoration and sustainable management of chestnut orchards, improving organic matter, stability and orchard renewal. https://www.pedologia.net/InfoSuolo_lista.jsp
• PASCHINRES – This OG focuses on sustainable pasture management, testing adaptive grazing strategies that improve forage quality, soil structure and carbon sequestration. https://www.innovarurale.it/it/pei-agri/gruppi-operativi/bancadati-go-pei/impianto-e-gestione-agronomica-di-pascoli-resilienti-la
• VinCap – This OG aims to strengthen vineyard resilience through innovative soil and canopy management, erosion control and improved water use efficiency. https://www.innovarurale.it/it/pei-agri/gruppi-operativi/bancadati-go-pei/efficacia-dellecosistema-vigneto-come-sequestratore-di
• FERTILIAS – This OG develops sustainable fertilization strategies to enhance soil fertility and nutrient efficiency through organic amendments and precision nutrient management. https://www.innovarurale.it/it/pei-agri/gruppi-operativi/bancadati-go-pei/strategie-green-di-biorisanamento-dei-suoli-una-migliore
• IN-GEST SOIL – This OG works on integrated soil management practices such as reduced tillage, cover crops and crop rotations to improve soil health and resilience. https://www.innovarurale.it/it/pei-agri/gruppi-operativi/bancadati-go-pei/innovazione-nella-gestione-dei-suoli-viticoli-attraverso
• BIOCHAR – This OG evaluates the use of biochar to restore degraded soils, improve nutrient and water retention and support climate-smart agriculture. https://www.innovarurale.it/it/pei-agri/gruppi-operativi/bancadati-go-pei/carbonizzazione-dei-residui-agricoli-biochar-preziosa
• SOSFERA – This OG develops soil-protection strategies in vulnerable landscapes, focusing on erosion prevention, improved infiltration and preservation of soil biodiversity. https://www.pedologia.net/InfoSuolo_lista.jsp