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Events

Soil Health Conference - World Soil Day

Soil Health Conference - World Soil Day

Program 8h30 - Open doors 9h00 - Knowledge erosion about soilsHistorical research reveals that the very foundation of current agronomy may be more shaky than we thought Which promising fields of research were abandoned at the start of the 20 th century?

In Europe 60 70 of soils have been diagnosed as ‘non healthy’healthy’( 2020 Flanders is no exception The health of agricultural soils is crucial, not only for sustainable food production but also for the provision of ecosystem services A growing number of farmers all over the world demonstrate that it is possible to achieve rapid improvements in soil

Research projects

Structured soil, climate-smart soil management

Main research questionHow do adapted soil management practices, particularly mulching and reduced tillage, (beneficially) affect water evaporation, infiltration and retention, as an adaptation mechanism against extreme weather conditions, in the Flemish agricultural context? This research question gets an answer in Soilstruct.

Structured soil, climate-smart soil management

News | 20/06/2019

Extending the cow's life span as a climate strategy

Extending the cow's life span as a climate strategy

Extending the life span of dairy cattle is good for the farmer and the climate. The cows yield better in terms of milk production and efficiency.

News | 28/05/2020

In-depth knowledge of soil pathogens in greenhouse soil offers opportunities for IPM

In-depth knowledge of soil pathogens in greenhouse soil offers opportunities for IPM

In the intensive greenhouse cultivation of butterhead lettuce, the correct identification of soil pathogens and newly acquired insights into their potential to damage crops can help the lettuce plants to grow well but with fewer chemical treatments

News | 05/01/2023

Climate change and soil health

Climate change and soil health

This video abstract introduces the paper entitled "Soil and crop management practices and the water regulation functions of soils".

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