Research projects

Developing a monitoring capacity for native and exotic Agrilus spp. in Belgium

In progress 01/04/2021 → 31/03/2023

The proposed Euphresco project aims to consolidate the European studies conducted so far, and, with collaboration from North American researchers, devise a generic trapping technique for Agrilus jewel beetles.

Development of novel breeding technology for improved root system, drought tolerance and sustainable plant productions

In progress 01/04/2021 → 31/03/2024

In this project we want to address these 2 topics in parallel by developing a new sustainable breeding technology that focuses on the roots, using rhizogenic bacteria.

CLIMAte change adaptation through SOil and crop MAnagement: synthesis and ways forward

In progress 01/02/2021 → 31/01/2022

In CLIMASOMA we investigate what the existing scientific literature can teach us about the role of soil management in soil functions and in the resilience of crop production to climate change.

Creating added value by stimulating desired animal behavior via music

In progress 01/01/2021 → 31/12/2022

In recent years, consumers, producers, meat processors and retailers have been paying increasing attention to animal welfare.

Social innovations for working on better well-being for farmers

In progress 01/01/2021 → 31/12/2023

Leverage points for organic and sustainable food systems

In progress 01/12/2020 → 30/11/2023

FOODLEVERS’ goal is to identify key leverage points to further develop and scale-up existing innovative organic and sustainable food systems (FSs).

Heat plan for Flemish pig farming

In progress 01/12/2020 → 30/11/2024

Garden 5.0

In progress 01/11/2020 → 31/10/2023

The Garden 5.0 project has developed 3 STEM trajectories around the themes of 'water', 'food' and 'life on land'.

Internet-of-animals: design and development of an integrated health and welfare monitoring system for dairy cows

In progress 01/11/2020 → 31/10/2023

The main goal of this project is to investigate the integration of different sensors the detection and monitoring for multiple animal states and anomalies (calving, oestrus, lameness, and heat stress).