Digital soil intelligence, food security in focus at REINSS 2026 seminar at College of Agriculture, Vellayani

A two-day international seminar on digital soil intelligence and sustainable food security kicked off at the College of Agriculture in Vellayani on Wednesday. The seminar, titled 'Reinventing Soil Systems: Digital Intelligence, Biomes and Sustainable Food Security' (REINSS 2026), aims to explore innovative methods for improving soil health, enhancing climate resilience, and promoting sustainable food production.

The event, organized by the Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry at the College of Agriculture and the Thiruvananthapuram chapter of the Indian Society of Soil Science, brings together a diverse group of scientists, researchers, and agricultural experts. The inaugural function, presided over by T. Sajitha Rani, Vice-Chancellor of Kerala Agricultural University, highlighted the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration among experts in agronomy, soil science, and microbiology to address soil restoration and maintain soil health, especially in Kerala's vulnerable tropical environment.

Key discussions during the seminar will revolve around digital soil intelligence, precision agriculture, regenerative farming practices, soil-plant-microbiome interactions, and nature-based solutions to enhance climate resilience.