Maintaining healthy soil is crucial for protecting the environment, human well-being, and economic development. The Soil Thematic Group at the University of Bologna in Italy has identified key challenges for the future growth of the EU, including reducing organic carbon loss, using bio-technologies to convert agro-waste into eco-friendly products, preserving soil biodiversity, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. They also emphasize the importance of restoring forest soil, implementing policies for soil conservation and carbon sequestration, and using soil as an energy resource for rural facilities. The group advocates for novel approaches to landscape analysis, monitoring, and planning to ensure a sustainable and suitable farm and food system for the future.