Main research questionCan we extract the crude protein from the leguminous plants alfalfa (lucerne) and red clover, which are both green fodder crops with well known cultivation techniques, in order to mix that protein into the rations of (organic) pigs and poultry? We are answering this question in the LUZEX project.
Protein extraction from lucerne and clover for broiler and pig feed
Permanent clover fields, innovative sowing methods, strip cropping: ILVO shares latest insights into agroecological agriculture during Demo Day in Hansbeke.
Main research questionHow can we increase the protein autonomy of cattle farmers through targeted advice related to the cultivation of grass and grass-clover? That is the central action question of the GRASADVIES project. Grass and clover are the largest protein crops in Europe.
The goals is to make the use of more persistent and drought-tolerant grasses (tall fescue, perennial ryegrass and Festulolium), whether or not in combination with clover, more feasible and to incorporate these in Flemish dairy rations.
ILVO, Inagro, PCG and UGent investigated the effect of a cut green manure (grass clover) on crop yield in recent years.
Main research questionEUCLEG is an EU Horizon2020 project, in which breeding strategies for soybean, pea, faba bean, red clover and alfalfa are developed in collaboration with 37 research institutes and companies from EU and China. The ultimate goal is to reduce the dependence of the EU and China on protein imports.
Examples are perennial crops such as temporary grassland, deep-rooting crops such as alfalfa and red clover, and crops that leave a lot of structure-rich crop residues such as cereals. Within the group of crop residues, straw appears to have the greatest carbon storage potential.
ChicoryDry beansEdamameCalendula 2020 / 2017Chickpea(Grass)/CloverLentilsAlfalfaMiscanthusOil pumpkinRussian dandelionSoy 2020 / 2017Sorghum(grain) (fodder)Quinoa 2020 / 2017Field beanFlax
See the list of analyses.Plant: grass, grass-cloverMoisture, dry matter, raw protein, N, raw cell matter, digestibility of cellulase organic matter, water-soluble sugars, macro-elements. See the list of analyses.Plant: roughage Digestibility of cellulase organic matter, digestibility of cell walls, water-soluble sugars, macro-elements.
See the list of analyses.Plant: grass, grass-cloverMoisture, dry matter, raw protein, N, raw cell matter, digestibility of cellulase organic matter, water-soluble sugars, macro-elements. See the list of analyses.Plant: roughage Digestibility of cellulase organic matter, digestibility of cell walls, water-soluble sugars, macro-elements.