Research projects
To help farmers find thir way to alternative water sources, we developed the WaterRadar: www.waterradar.be. This online tool, connected to the WatchitGrow platform, contains an inventory and freely available database of the alternative water sources in Flanders, with a current focus on treated wastewater from food companies and Aquafin.
Irrigation 2.0: Which water when and where?
Research projects
After all, agricultural and nature-oriented land can often be found close to each other, each with their own water needs.Research approachThe collection of all available relevant data is an important part of this project.
Water balance study Oudlandpolder for a climate-proof water andwater level management and long-term objectives for agriculture, and nature
Research projects
Main research questionIn early 2021, the consultancy service for better soil and water quality called B3W (Begeleidingsdienst voor Betere Bodem en Waterkwaliteit) was launched as a new guidance and information service for the Flemish agriculture and horticulture sector. B3W was set up on behalf of the Flemish Land Agency (VLM).
Consultancy service for better soil and water quality (B3W)
Research projects
Main research questionIs deep groundwater a conceivable alternative to water from water taken from under the clay layer when it comes to drinking water for animals?Since 2005, pumping of well water in the province of West Flanders has been restricted to protect the Landenian aquifer, under the Iperian aquitard.
Usefulness of deep groundwater as a water source for pigs
Research projects
GOMEROS - Reducing water erosion in maize and vegetables cropping systems in support of cross-compliance.
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Water
In deze rubriek vindt u informatie over drinkwatervoorzieningen, -kwaliteit en watergebruik in varkensbedrijven. Waterkwaliteit Duurzaam waterverbruik Watertool (Inagro) Het eerste aanspreekpunt voor al uw water gerelateerde vragen!
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Water
WATER Waterkwaliteit Duurzaam watergebruik Drinkwatermedicatie Kenniscentrum Water(Inagro) Het eerste aanspreekpunt voor al uw water gerelateerde vragen!
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Water
Water Waterkwaliteit Waterverbruik Kenniscentrum Water(Inagro) Het eerste aanspreekpunt voor al uw water gerelateerde vragen!
Research projects
Relevance/ValorizationThese are always nature-based nutrient management tools that improve air, soil and water quality in Europe, and in China, and contribute to the mitigation of global climate change.
Innovative concepts and technologies for ECOlogically sustainable NUTRIent management in agricultureaiming to prevent, mitigate and eliminate pollution in soils, water and air