Welcome to the ISTRO website
On this site you will find information about the International Soil Tillage Research Organisation (ISTRO), which focusses on the impact and consequences of various soil tillage (including no-till) practices and from field traffic. More information about the organisation itself can be found on the organisation page.
Activities organised by ISTRO and other organisations concerning soil tillage can be found on the activities page.
Further information about recent publications are found on the publications page.
ISTRO info november 2023
- Published: 22 November 2023 22 November 2023
November 22nd 2023 - The latest version of ISTRO info, the november 2023 issue, is available for download. In this issue:
- 22nd ISTRO conference 2024 in Virginia Beach USA
- 1st International Scientific Conference "Agricultural Challenges to Climate Change – A3C
- Upcoming Meetings and Events
- New Books
"Agricultural Challenges to Climate Change – A3C", was held under CROSTRO organization (Croatian Soil Tillage Research Organization) under the auspice of ISTRO (International Soil Tillage Research) and many others supportive institutions / organizations, from 19-22 September, 2023, Osijek, Croatia.
More than 100 scientists from 25 countries, with 51 announcements addressed to agriculture and climate change attended the Conference. The main theme of the Conference "The role and status of modern agriculture in climate change: Innovative and sustainable approaches" was chosen to highlight the importance of the multidisciplinary approach to issues of sustainability of agricultural production in changing agroecological conditions.
The conference book of abstracts can be downloaded HERE.
Registration open for 22nd ISTRO International Conference in 2024!
- Published: 27 October 2023 27 October 2023
Registration is open for the 22nd International Soil Tillage Research Organisation (ISTRO) International Conference in Virginia Beach, VA, USA!
--- For more information and links click HERE for the conference website ---
ISTRO promotes engagement among scientists working with and researching soil tillage, field traffic, and their relationship with soil, environment, land use and crop production. This conference is your opportunity to meet with other researchers, share research, and stimulate new collaborations and ideas for the advancement of soil and crop production sciences.
ISTRO 2024's theme is “Living Roots, Living Soil” to focus on regenerative agriculture, soil health, cover crops, residue systems and sustainable crop production as a whole. We aim to focus on how sustainable practices impact soils. Many topic areas of interest to many disciplines will be covered.
The conference will take place in the United States’ renowned and exciting east coast resort city of Virginia Beach, VA. Life here is good because of all the natural beauty that surrounds this resort town perfectly paired with a flourishing local culinary scene, rich history, a variety of arts and entertainment and family-friendly attractions that keeps locals and visitors entertained year-round.
It's no secret that Virginia Beach is known as one of the happiest communities in the country!
We look forward to seeing you in Virginia Beach in September 2024!
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> Conference Website: HERE.
> Important dates can be found HERE.
> The conference flyer can be found HERE.
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Contact Information:
Mark S. Reiter, Ph.D
ISTRO President, Director/Professor
Eastern Shore Agricultural Research & Extension Center, Virginia Tech
33446 Research Drive, Painter, VA 23420, USA
Tel: +1-757-807-6576
ISTRO info july 2023
- Published: 11 August 2023 11 August 2023
August 11th 2023 - The latest version of ISTRO info, the July 2023 issue, is available for download. In this issue:
- Nominations for various ISTRO officials
- ISTRO 2024 "Living roots, Living soils"
- Members discount for publishing in Soil and Tillage Research
- Upcoming Meetings and Events
- New Books
In the July issue of ISTRO info assistant secretary general José Dörner calls for interested parties for various positions in the ISTRO boardthat need to be filled during the next few months. Do not hesitate to send an e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (secretary general) or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information or if you are interested becoming an ISTRO board member.