Projects
Development of an exergy-based measurement and evaluation tool to aim for sustainable agricultural and horticultural production in Flanders. Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
This project aims to connect all resource-related aspects of agricultural production in one comprehensive, quantitative and modular model. Via this integrated model approach, ILVO strives to contribute to a more sustainable agricultural production in a theoretical and a practical way. Sustainable agriculture is complex and comprises economically sound and sustainable production processes, ...
Developing an Exergy based measurement and evaluation tool to drive sustainable Flemish agricultural and horticultural production Ghent University
Networks as a catalyst for innovation in the Agricultural and horticultural sector Ghent University
This is an IWT-project in which University of Ghent collaborates with the institute for agricultural and fisheries research (ILVO). The project aims at the realization of a better fit between the need of farmers for networking and the offer of networks, which should result in a better valorization of knowledge in innovative applications. This is done via qualitative research method.
Innovative approach to nitrate reduction in agricultural and horticultural areas KU Leuven
Develop a best available technique that is capable of extracting nitrates from the drainage water.
Benchmark study and European conference on innovative techniques and strategies for reduction of nutrient losses in horticulture Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
On request of the European Commission - DG Environment, a consortium of research and practice institutions in Flanders is performing this benchmark study to evaluate the nutrient legislation and innovative techniques for nutrient management in horticulture in Flanders and other European regions. The aim of the project is twofold. Firstly, the legislation about nutrient use in horticulture will be ...
Price setting and allocation of tradeble permits in agri- and horticulture Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Tradable permits allow farmers to spread manure on their land (nutrient allocation rights) or to produce milk (milk quota). The aim of tradability is to allocate permits to the most efficient farms. Under perfect market conditions, tradable permits are efficient policy instruments. In reality, however, the trade of permits does not occur under perfect market conditions. The primary goal of this ...
Preliminary study for the creation of a regional spatial plan for thespatial development of horticulture, ecological afforestation and protection of open space around Sainte-Catherine-Waver Ghent University
The study for the creation of a regional spatial plan for the development of horticulture with ecological afforestation and protection of open space around Sint-Katelijne-Waver its origins in the process of defining the agricultural and natural structure with the difficult search for a balance between development opportunities for greenhouses and the protection of open space and development opportunities for ecological forest expansion on the ...
Multidimensional hyperspectral imaging to determine and quantify plant phenotypes in agri- and horticulture Ghent University
Increased pressure on agriculture due to (a)biotic stresses, a changing legislation and an adverse view on agrochemicals are incentives for new bio-based strategies to increase crop resilience. The integration of circular economic principles in production chains have led to the valorization of waste streams via plant biostimulants. Finally, local anchoring of production chains has resulted in revisiting crops such as hemp for high quality ...
HEATHland-derived organic amendments for augmentation of soil C and reduction of PEAT-dependence in horticulture in Flanders Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Agricultural and horticultural soils often struggle with the so-called carbon-nitrogen paradox: decreasing carbon levels threaten soil quality, but strict nutrient legislation restricts the supply of carbon-rich organic matter that also contains and releases nitrogen and phosphorous. In the ornamental plant sector, too little soil carbon means lower soil fertility, resulting in poorer rooting ...