Microplastics in seafood from Belgian fisheries areas
Microplastics in seafood from Belgian fisheries areas
The main aim was to assess the exposure of the consumer of Belgian fisheries products to microplastics.
Search results for Microplastics and nanoplastics
Plastic pollution in the Belgian North Sea: no alarming amounts of microplastics in fish and shellfish, plastic fibers everywhere and a hotspot near Zeebrugge
Plastic pollution in the Belgian North Sea: no alarming amounts of microplastics in fish and shellfish, plastic fibers everywhere and a hotspot near Zeebrugge
Kelle Moreau;Sofie Vandendriessche;
At the end of the MarinePlastics project, ILVO and KBIN present new and important facts about plastic pollution in the Belgian part of the North Sea. These findings have led to clear and concrete recommendations for the management and reduction of plastic pollution.
Visserij;Zand, bagger en wind;Natuurbehoud;
Farmers and citizens - Bottlenecks and opportunities in mutual cooperation
Rendabele en veerkrachtige voedingssystemen;Landbouw en platteland in een verstedelijkte samenleving;
Farmers and citizens - Bottlenecks and opportunities in mutual cooperation
The need for better cooperation between farmers and citizens starts from the understanding that agriculture and society rely on each other
Poultry and Pig Low-input and Organic production systems’ Welfare
Charlotte Vanden Hole;Evelien Graat;Wim Allegaert;Sam De Campeneere;Frank Tuyttens;
Main research questionThis European research project aims to improve animal welfare in pigs and poultry that are raised organically and in free-range systems. In concrete terms, the 23 project partners will work together on innovative solutions and tools.
Poultry and Pig Low-input and Organic production systems’ Welfare
AGROMIX: EFFICIENCY AND RESILIENCE OF MIXED FARMING AND AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS
Main research questionThe aim of the AGROMIX project is to deliver participatory research to drive the transition to resilient and efficient land use in Europe. AGROMIX will provide practical agroecological solutions for farm and land management, and related value chains.
AGROMIX: EFFICIENCY AND RESILIENCE OF MIXED FARMING AND AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS
Appropriate and tasty food in health care and hospitals? NuHCaS works together with food companies and care
Appropriate and tasty food in health care and hospitals? NuHCaS works together with food companies and care
Protein extraction from lucerne and clover for broiler and pig feed
In livestock farming, there has been a demand for some time now for more, locally grown protein in rations. Ruminants (cows) can digest the protein-rich alfalfa and clover (up to 20% crude protein content) by themselves. Monogastric animals -pigs and chickens- cannot, unless a protein extraction is done first.
Protein extraction from lucerne and clover for broiler and pig feed