By reasoned handling of the input -while maintaining the profitability- Flemish horticulture can bring about a further increase in sustainability.Research approachTest and practice plots are closely monitored with soil samples, soil scans and image information.
Precision cultivation of leek using precision agriculture
Exploratory research on spray drones in precision agriculture
Main research questionTo what extent can we use sensors and precision farming techniques to map the methane emissions of grazing cows? And how can we reduce those emissions via grazing management interventions? Within the research project 'Grastech' we set out to answer to this question.
Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) technologies to tackle greenhouse gas emissions from grazing cattle.
Smart automization, robotization and ICT applications for horticulture
Smart weed control and irrigation, and the use of sensors in horticulture are the goals of the new Interreg project Smart Growers.
High-tech applications for climate-neutral greenhouse horticulture
The INTERREG project Glitch aims to introduce more high-tech into greenhouse horticulture by intervening in the innovation process itself
ILVO is again partner in a large-scale EU research project on Precision Agriculture
Peat-based substrates (peat) are widely used in horticulture, but this use is under strong pressure, due to export and supply security and increased price volatility. Alternatives such as coir, wood fiber, compost, management residues, etc. are being sought.
RE-PEAT – Reuse of growing media for a circular horticulture
Horti-BlueC: towards more sustainable and circular cultivation substrates for horticulture
ILVO together with 8 partners from neighboring countries, tackles an important problem in conventional (greenhouse) horticulture.
The environmental sustainability and economic feasibility of the innovation paths will be quantified and a roadmap will be drawn up describing how these techniques can contribute to achieving effectively climate-neutral greenhouse horticulture by 2050.
Low carbon and energy efficient innovations for more climate neutral greenhouse horticulture
Effects of the Corona crisis on individual agriculture, horticulture and floriculture companies?