Main research questionThis project concerns breeding of hop for local use. Anno 2022 there are 171 ha of hops in Flanders, with about thirty varieties being grown. As there is currently no hop breeding program in Flanders, these hop fields are planted with varieties of foreign origin.
Characterization, breeding and propagation of regional hop races
For the first time it has been shown that the 'terroir' of hops - the combination of environmental factors and cultivation technique - can have an impact on the 'flavour'
Research on the valorization of the residual flows of Belgian endive, radicchio, endive and chicory in the CichOpt project.
The STEM & VORK project offers two linked trajectories that build on a series of introductory workshops. In the first pathway "Atelier Carrotier" a vegetable garden is created using a farmbot which is built and programmed by the participants.
In addition, we plan seminars, hands-on workshops and discussion groups to promote and deepen interaction with the farmer.Relevance/ValorizationA virtual Knowledge Center for Young Cattle is planned. Farmers can turn to this Knowledge Center for all relevant practical information about rearing young cattle.
This includes workshops at both local and European level. We unlock the relevant information online for all parties involved, via a comprehensive and easy-to-use database. It covers spraying techniques, training and advice and incorporates both commercial applications and results from research projects and literature.
The impact on business profitability and the environment is assessed.Relevance/ValorizationBased on the project's results, the added value of European protein sources will be discussed in workshops with pig and poultry farmers.
The information is shared with all involved agricultural organizations and policy makers through workshops, flyers and policy documents.FinancingEU Horizon2020
University College Ghent (HoGent) takes soil samples to measure the carbon reserves, follows up the evolution of the vegetation, uses camera's to study insects and conducts surveys supported by images for the people using the area for recreation.Relevance/ValorizationOutput includes organization of workshops and preparation of fact sheets for nature
In 2019, ILVO will organize a workshop on methods for assessing sustainability and resilience.