Invitation to an Evening Lecture on September 15, 2026: Soil, the Superhero—Serving Agriculture, the Environment, and Climate Protection

Where? Villa Ecarius, Bahnhofstraße 54, 67346 Speyer (The lecture hall is accessible to people with disabilities)

When? Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

Speyer: Dr. Martin Armbruster, LUFA Speyer

Once again this year, LUFA Speyer is hosting its public lecture series on the topics of agriculture, the environment, and consumer protection. The lectures will take place from August through December in collaboration with the Speyer Adult Education Center.

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About the Lecture

Healthy soils are essential for agricultural production. They sustain nutrient and water cycles, filter and store water. As carbon sinks and greenhouse gas sinks, they play a vital role in climate protection. Furthermore, soils serve as habitats for a vast array of organisms, which in turn help maintain soil functions. Our understanding of the importance of our soils and their diverse ecosystem services has grown significantly in recent years: Soils are, in fact, true superheroes.

However, they are not invulnerable—their superpowers must be protected, nurtured, and sometimes even reignited. Fortunately, there are many ways and innovative approaches to improve soil productivity and functionality and to manage them sustainably.

In this presentation, learn about the current state of our soils, the challenges they face, and how we—as a community of agriculture, research, politics, and society—can prepare them for the future.

Please note that the presentation will be given in German.