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.
Grass advice
Koudetolerante miscanthus levert grotere biomassaopbrengst
Er zijn miscanthusgenotypen beschikbaar die bestand zijn tegen koude.
That's how to make grass drought-resistant
Due to the ongoing drought, there is a need for drought-resistant grass as feed for the livestock sector. ILVO is developing grass that is drought-resistant through breeding.
Multifunctional use of woody borders, grass strips and extensive grassland management
Possibilities for carbon storage under grass and arable land in Flanders
Exceptional ILVO trial proves that new varieties yield considerably more grass than old varieties
Dairy farmers can get up to 20% more grass (in dry matter) from their land by choosing new varieties
ILVO BLOGS from the Experimental Platform for Agroecology in Hansbeke: A successful way to combat couch grass
Our search for a machine that could quickly remove the couch grass ended with the Kvick-Finn. The machine combats the couch grass in several steps.
The aim of this project is to create added value to these alternative growth media by adding biological control fungi to add disease- and/or pest-suppressive properties.Research approachFirst, three types of plant fibers (flax shives, reed straw, miscanthus straw) are pre-treated to enable their successful inoculation with biological control fungi.
ChicoryDry beansEdamameCalendula 2020 / 2017Chickpea(Grass)/CloverLentilsAlfalfaMiscanthusOil pumpkinRussian dandelionSoy 2020 / 2017Sorghum(grain) (fodder)Quinoa 2020 / 2017Field beanFlax
Main research questionThe aim of this project (VLAIO LA-trajectory KLIMGRAS) is to make grassland use more sustainable for the dairy farmer in a changing climate.