Research projects

Feasibility of free farrowing ("Haalbaarheid van vrijloopkraamhokken" in Dutch)

In progress TRIPLE F 01/07/2021 → 30/06/2023

The main objective of this operational group is to provide pig farmers who want to invest in free-range stalls in the short term with tools to make a well-considered objective decision.

Saline AgricuLture for ADaptation

In progress SALAD 01/06/2021 → 31/05/2024

SALAD aims at improving the resilience of food production in saline and potentially saline agricultural areas in the Mediterranean and North Sea regions.

Managing variation within a batch of fattening pigs to optimize performance and minimize losses

In progress UNIPIG 01/06/2021 → 31/05/2025

This project investigates effective and cost-efficient strategies to deal with this variation in fattening pigs.

Developing effective methods for the surveillance of non-European Tephritids on Belgian territory

In progress TEPHRISURV 01/04/2021 → 31/03/2023

True fruit flies of non-European origin (Diptera: Tephritidae) are devasting pests on fruit and vegetables.

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

In progress AGRITRAP 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.

Routeplanner Melkvee 2.0: a successful strategic decision-making tool is ready for scaling up

In progress ROUTEPLANNER MELKVEE 2.0 01/04/2021 → 31/03/2025

How can dairy farmers better substantiate their strategic business decisions in a way that is tailored to their farm, within an ever-changing market and social context?

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

In progress ROOTSPLUS 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.

Chickpea: Protein grown in Flanders

In progress KIK-LOVE 01/03/2021 → 28/02/2023

Alternative dewormers for organic laying hens

In progress ALTBIOLEG 15/02/2021 → 31/12/2022