Research projects

Host status and damage threshold of cauliflower for the quarantine root-knot nematodes Meloidogyne chitwoodi and M. fallax.

In progress MELOBLOEM 01/07/2026 → 30/06/2029

What changes to crop rotation in field and horticultural farming can help control the quarantine root-knot nematodes Meloidogyne chitwoodi and M. fallax?

Unlocking the Power of Microalgae for Liver Health

In progress ALGA-CARE 01/04/2026 → 31/03/2029

Harnessing microalgae to build a healthier future, starting with better liver health: That is the starting point of the ALGA-CARE research project.

Sowing and fertilizing using drones

In progress STROOIVLUCHT 01/02/2026 → 31/01/2028

The StrooiVlucht project is building knowledge on useful applications for sowing or spreading drones.

Towards a future-proof, sustainable and animal-friendly chain of Vlaams Hoeverund

In progress B-WISE BEEF 12/01/2026 → 11/07/2027

The EIP project B-WISE BEEF aims to help a Flemish beef cattle production cooperative develop a set of specifications that prioritizes both animal welfare and sustainability throughout the entire supply chain.

Fast manure removal from dairy barns to reduce aerial emissions

In progress SMILE 01/01/2026 → 31/12/2029

The replacement of traditional slatted floors in dairy barns by a closed floor could potentially lead to a reduction in both ammonia and methane emissions.

Climate actions with economic potential on (mixed) cattle farm

In progress KLIMREK VV 01/01/2026 → 31/12/2029

A distinctive feature of the KLIMREK VV project is the extra attention given to climate reporting, a demand from buyers (e.g. retail) of Belgian beef.

Innovating for more legumes in Flanders with a focus on soy

In progress IMPULS 01/12/2025 → 30/11/2029

With ImPuls, we want to accelerate the Flemish protein transition through local, sustainable soy cultivation. Moreover, the project contributes to a future-oriented, agro-ecological agriculture in Flanders.

CTRL-ELAT 2.0: towards an integrated management of wireworm in potato cultivation.

In progress CTRL-ELAT 2.0 01/12/2025 → 30/11/2029

The CTRL-ELAT 2.0 project aims to develop an integrated IPM approach to the wireworm problem.

Verticillium dahliae: management through innovation in ornamental and vegetable cultivation

In progress VERDABI 01/12/2025 → 30/11/2029

With the VERDABI project, we want to apply an integrated approach to Verticillium in chrysanthemums, fruit vegetables, and tree nursery crops in Flanders by combining three IPM strategies.