A representative of the Faculty of Engineering presented research results at a global symposium on soil compaction.
02.10.2026
The Global Symposium on Soil Compaction took place from September 21 to 23, 2026, jointly organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Aarhus University in Denmark. The event addressed the issue of soil compaction, its impact on agricultural production and ecosystems, and ways to prevent and mitigate its negative consequences.
More than 100 experts from various fields attended the symposium. The online broadcast was watched by over 800 participants from 155 countries. Attendees included researchers, academics, representatives of government institutions and the private sector, farmers, and professional advisors.
The symposium's technical program was divided into five main thematic areas. Discussions focused on the impact of soil compaction on arable land, pastures, and ecosystem functioning, as well as the interaction between agricultural machinery and the soil and the effects of animal movement. Other topics included the assessment and monitoring of soil compaction, data harmonization, tools for preventing and mitigating the phenomenon, and the barriers to and opportunities for the wider practical application of available solutions.
The Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra was represented by Assoc. Prof. Ing. Jana Galambošová, PhD., presented the results of a field experiment spanning more than 15 years that focused on Controlled Traffic Farming (CTF) technology. This system involves managing the movement of agricultural machinery by confining vehicle traffic to predetermined paths. The goal is to minimize soil compaction across the cultivated area and foster more sustainable farming practices.
CTF technology is considered a promising approach to preventing soil compaction. The long-term experimental findings presented by Dr. Galambošová at the event contributed to the professional dialogue regarding the practical application of this technology in agriculture.
The discussion culminated in a summary of the insights shared during the symposium, which will be carried forward into subsequent FAO activities.
The participation of the SPU in Nitra representative in this international professional event offered an opportunity to showcase the university's long-term research and integrate its findings into the global conversation on sustainable agriculture and soil resource conservation.
