The summer school “The biostimulants and other modern solutions for the sustainable development of agriculture” took place in Nitra (Slovakia) from 9-13 October 2023. It was organised by the Partner – Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra. The school was attended by 33 participants from Slovakia, Poland and the Czech Republic. Young scientists and PhD students accounted for ¼ of the participants.

During the Summer School, all the set tasks were fulfilled. Participants took part in practical activities – 30 hours (workshops):

• Extraction methods and standardization of biostimulants;
• Evaluation of the chemical composition of biostimulant extracts – spectrophotometric and chromatographic methods;
• The use of biostimulant extracts in the reduction of crop diseases caused by fungi – selection of extracts and their dosage;
• Effect of biostimulant application on soil microorganisms – selection and dosage of preparations;
• Phenotyping of plants – practical aspects;
• Biostimulant application techniques – selection of technique and parameters;
• From intensive cultivation to regenerative agriculture – technologies and crop rotation;
• Practical aspects of regenerative agriculture;
• No-till technologies in as part of sustainable agricultural production;
• Quality systems as part of supporting the principles of sustainable agricultural production.

In addition, during the Summer School, the experimental farms of the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra were visited.

The objective of this task (integration of the scientific community and exchange of information, experience and scientific achievements between academics, as well as the establishment of new cooperation for partners) was fully achieved.

We would like to thank all participants of the Summer School and invite them to cooperate with us.