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.

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

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'.

Energy Smart Livestock Farming towards Zero Fossil Fuel Consumption

In progress 01/10/2020 → 30/09/2024

Intensive livestock production is one of the subsectors of agriculture where large amounts of fossil fuels are used.

Rice remote monitoring: climate change resilience and agronomical management practices for regional adaptation

In progress 01/10/2020 → 30/09/2023

We aim to map rice water status using remote sensing from drones and satellites, to better tune the irrigation scheduling to the crop water demand.

Demonstration of intelligent decision support for pandemic crisis prediction and management withinand across European borders

In progress 01/09/2020 → 31/08/2022

The Horizon2020 research project STAMINA responds to the European concern for public health with a focus on pandemics.