Module 1 Handbook

What were the challenges?

BonaRes brings together experts in soil from over 50 institutions. They research ways to balance efficient use of soils with protecting the environment. Their end goal is to support farmers to improve decision making. 

How did they overcome the challenges?

To ensure data is findable the team published an open inventory of data they hold using a consistent vocabulary.

They tag all datasets with a licence that clearly outlines reuse rights.

Challenges are still being faced regarding:

• a lack of trust in others' use of data
• benefits of permitting commercial reuse of the data