...ct of a reduced occupation rate and the effect of the slower growing broilers on ammonia emissions (nitrogen emissions and deposition). We expect that the effect matrix from this project will serve...
...h extensive knowledge exchange over the French-Belgian border. The project is focused on increasing nitrogen efficiency. France and Belgium use different feed evaluation systems, both of which are ...
... cultivated feeds, developing strategies to lower protein through precision feeding, and optimizing nitrogen efficiency by enhancing rumen function. In parallel, we investigate how these measures c...
...ental impact: it emplies more efficient use of feed and water, a reduction of waste material, lower nitrogen emissions and ultimately improved sustainability and higher profitability of Flemish lay...
... three elements: feed composition, quality of eggs and chicken meat respectively and the effects on nitrogen excretions in the animals. We analyzed the sustainability of leguminous crops as an alte...
...lling methods (mechanical cervical dislocation by the neckcrusher, non-penetrative captive bolt and nitrogen gas) were compared with the prevailing method for effectiveness and animal-friendliness....
...able ecological alternative compared to keeping surgically castrated male piglets, both in terms of nitrogen and phosphorus emissions and in terms of CO2 emissions. This better ecological performan...
...les as well as analyze various physical and chemical soil parameters. The nodulation efficiency and nitrogen-fixing capacity of the most promising bacteria will be tested in the lab and in the fiel...
...slaughter weight. A better feed and nutrient efficiency will also minimize losses of phosphorus and nitrogen to the environment. The results will be primarily applicable to pig farmers, but they ar...
Agricultural and horticultural soils often struggle with the so-called carbon-nitrogen paradox
...ed cropping of silage maize with climbing beans. Special attention will be given to soil quality, nitrogen cycle, forage yield and forage composition. Research approachWe set up trials on o...
...otentially present positive effects of the protein crops on the follow-on crop (think of additional nitrogen availability after growing legumes). For this purpose, the cereal crops baking wheat, du...
...diversification, reducing pesticides and fertilizers, as chickpea is a leguminous crop that can fix nitrogen. KIKET aims for an inclusive business model with open and transparent pricing throughout...
How do we achieve reduced nitrate nitrogen and phosphorus leaching, better control of nitrogen losses from ammonia volatilization, and lower greenhouse gas emissions from the agricultural sector
... have been selected. Field experiments have been done with a mixed crop of field bean with cereals. Nitrogen fertilization, even in limited amounts, produces no significant differences and thus no ...
...ons will be formulated.Relevance/ValorizationIn the context of the Programmatic Approach to Nitrogen (PAS), the Flemish livestock industry faces major efforts in the coming years to reduce ...
...vance/ValorizationAmmonia emissions related to livestock farming make up a significant share of nitrogen emissions. In the coming years, pig and poultry farmers will be imposed very strict emis...
...sticides or herbicides. Early and shallow sowing pays off. Quinoa requires a minimum of 90 units of nitrogen for a good yield. The profitable cultivation of this protein-rich niche crop contributes...
...eeds and developing a methodology to identify fertilization practices.Relevance/ValorizationNitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are vital for agriculture, impacting food security. The Europ...