Paul-Tech’s soil stations are being tested as part of France’s SARA programme, which compares technologies designed to assess soil health and support regenerative agriculture. The Soil AgTech for Regenerative Agriculture programme is led by Fermes Leader with support from Agrosolutions.
Over three growing seasons, the technologies will be tested at two locations: the Openfield trial platform and the Valpuiseaux demonstration site, which combines farming with solar energy production. The programme plans to monitor more than 20 indicators and assess the technologies’ scientific reliability, ease of use and practical value to farmers.
Paul-Tech is participating with soil stations that continuously collect data on soil conditions. These stations monitor nitrate availability and movement in the soil to help improve understanding of changes in the field.
The trial results will inform planned comparative analyses and recommendations to help farmers and advisers choose suitable soil monitoring solutions. The aim is to identify reliable ways to assess the impact of farming practices and support day-to-day decisions.
Read more about the SARA programme.