Saline AgricuLture for ADaptation
SALAD aims at improving the resilience of food production in saline and potentially saline agricultural areas in the Mediterranean and North Sea regions.
Research projects
ILVO has an extensive network within Belgium, Europe and the world. ILVO is active in many projects. What follows is a short list that you can filter according to sector and/or theme. For a complete listing of all projects that ILVO is part of, go to the ILVO research portal.
Climate actions with economic potential on farm
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Developing effective methods for the surveillance of non-European Tephritids on Belgian territory
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
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 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 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.
Organic beef farming in a practical brochure
At the request of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, ILVO and Ugent will develop a practical booklet that will serve as a manual for organic beef cattle farmers (or farmers in conversion).
Creating added value by stimulating desired animal behavior via music
In recent years, consumers, producers, meat processors and retailers have been paying increasing attention to animal welfare.
Processing food losses via the social economy
EMPHASIS-Belgium - “phenotyping the future crops”
Continued improvements in crop performance are needed to cope with climate change and to keep pace with population growth.