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Event of October 15th 2024Conference
How to effectively engage actors in transitions for sustainable impact?
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- We are pleased to invite you to our Symposium on Action Research in Food Systems Within the framework of the Futures4Food (F4F) program—a transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary research project financed by BELSPO; Flanders Business School, KU Leuven (Sfere) and Université catholique de Louvain (Sytra) are pleased to invite you to a symposium on research in the field of food systems transitions …
- We are pleased to invite you to our Symposium on Action Research in Food Systems Within the framework of the Futures4Food (F4F) program—a transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary research project financed by BELSPO; Flanders Business School, KU Leuven (Sfere) and Université catholique de Louvain (Sytra) are pleased to invite you to a symposium on research in the field of food systems transitions …
- Transformative system change is by its very nature collaborative …
- It involves actors across the whole value chain—from primary production to distribution—as well as consumers, regulators, financial institutions, researchers and many more …
- Through this process of learning-by-doing, new pathways for change can be articulated, resulting in new business models, social innovations or institutional configurations that can unlock changes in the system …
- The F4F project initiated, developed, supported and analyzes two participative trajectories with a specific emphasis on building collectively system knowledge as well as target and transformation knowledge …
- More specifically, we aim to address the following questions: What are your best practices in system, target and transformation knowledge use and production? What are the necessary conditions to progress, in a participative way, on those different knowledges? Which actors should be involved in such processes in terms of representation, personality, differences in worldviews, level of responsibility, etc …
- ? Should only forerunners be involved or a larger set of stakeholders? What ambitions can be set and what processes can be used with groups of heterogenous composition? How can decisions be made? How to make sure that all voices are heard, also of those not present? What roles can/should the researchers play in these processes in terms of convening and facilitation? How to build trust and a sense of community? How to make sure that the community continues after the end of the project? The symposium is set up as a combination of keynotes, short presentations and plenary discussions …
- ? Should only forerunners be involved or a larger set of stakeholders? What ambitions can be set and what processes can be used with groups of heterogenous composition? How can decisions be made? How to make sure that all voices are heard, also of those not present? What roles can/should the researchers play in these processes in terms of convening and facilitation? How to build trust and a sense of community? How to make sure that the community continues after the end of the project? The symposium is set up as a combination of keynotes, short presentations and plenary discussions …
- Set in the heart of Antwerp at the campus of Flanders Business School, this physical event promises an enriching experience for both junior and senior researchers and practitioners …
- Set in the heart of Antwerp at the campus of Flanders Business School, this physical event promises an enriching experience for both junior and senior researchers and practitioners …
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Publication of September 24th 2024Presentation
European day of organic - Presentation at Bio Forum Vlaanderen event
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- Presentation at the event organized by Bioforum Vlaanderen on Sept, 23, 2024 …
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- A presentation onWhat is the impact of the increasing share of organic farming on the overall sustainability of the Belgian food system? Click here below to download the presentation …
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- It is aimed at anyone interested in this subject, whether they be researchers, farmers, advisers or even amateur gardeners …
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- This brochure has been written as part of the CERES – Agricultures en Transition 2022 project, the aim of which is to study the effects of various bio-intrants on soil ecosystem services, nutritional quality of food and agricultural productivity …
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- Our team has a rich history of involvement in EU Horizon projects, where we have spearheaded innovative research centered around food systems …
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- ONGOING Project INTERCROPVALUES Full title: Developing Intercropping for agrifood Value chains and Ecosystem Services delivery in Europe and Southern countries Duration: Novembre 2022 to October 2026 Overview: the project aims to exploit the benefits of intercropping to design and manage productive, diversified, resilient, profitable, environmentally friendly cropping systems acceptable to farmers and actors in the agri-food chain …
- eu/ FOODCoST Full title: FOOD Costing and Internalisation of Externalities for System Transition Duration: June 2022 to May 2026 Overview: The project aims to support the transition towards sustainable food systems by proposing a harmonising methodology to calculate externalities in climate, biodiversity, environmental, social and health along the food value chain …
- Beyond providing instruments for valuation and internalisation of externalities, the project dives into the understanding of barriers impeding the adoption of innovative practices, at both business and policy level …
- eu/ Completed Projects DiverIMPACTS Full title: Diversification through rotation, intercropping, multiple cropping, promoted with actors and value-chains towards sustainability Duration: June 2017 to May 2022 Overview: The overall goal of DiverIMPACTS is to achieve the full potential of diversification of cropping systems for improved productivity, delivery of ecosystem services and resource-efficient and sustainable value chains …
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Publication of July 17th 2024Research article
The paradoxes of the protein transition maintain existing animal production and consumption systems
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- The shift towards reduced consumption of animal-based products, referred to as the protein transition, is increasingly viewed as an opportunity to drive sustainable food systems transformations …
- The second focuses on the search for new protein sources, rather than tackling overconsumption and overproduction …
- The second focuses on the search for new protein sources, rather than tackling overconsumption and overproduction …
- Given the influence of stakeholders’ narratives in the transition, we advocate for a holistic and systemic perspective that transcends isolated and quick-fix solutions to foster coherent strategies to advance the protein transition …
- Given the influence of stakeholders’ narratives in the transition, we advocate for a holistic and systemic perspective that transcends isolated and quick-fix solutions to foster coherent strategies to advance the protein transition …
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- Hosted by Pesticide Action Network Europe, Friends of the Earth Europe, The European Network of Scientists for Social and Environmental Responsibility and Agroecology Europe …
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- Pesticide Action Network Europe, Friends of the Earth Europe, The European Network of Scientists for Social and Environmental Responsibility and Agroecology Europe would like to invite you to the hybrid event “Farming without harming: Feeding policy action for resilient systems” …
- The reduction of pesticides is a cornerstone of the European Green Deal and Farm to Fork strategy, and a demand of two European Citizens’ initiatives …
- Reducing pesticide use should be a top priority for the incoming European Commission, Parliament, and Presidency handed over from Belgium to Hungary …
- Programme: 2:00 – 2:05 Introduction 2:05 – 2:15 Opening Statement, Jens Boyen, Representative of the Belgian Presidency 2:15 – 2:30 Presentation, András Székács, The European Network of Scientists for Social and Environmental Responsibility (ENSSER) 2:30 – 3:10 Panel Caroline Amrom (Sytra, UCL) – Funding for agroecology in Wallonia Lili Balogh (Agroecology Europe and Hungarian Agroecology Network) Fanny Boeraeve, Wallonian Ministry for Environment 3:10 – 3:30 Break 3:30 – 4:20: Panel Nicolas Munier-Jolain, (IPM), Reducing pesticide dependency: Inspiration from the field Raffael Buonatesta (IBMA Belgium/Fytofend) Belgian farmer TBC, Belgian advisor IPM/Agroecology TBC 4:20 – 4:30: Statement, Géza Gábriel, Head of Unit, Ministry of Agriculture, Hungary 4 …
- 35 Closing statement 4:35 – 5:00 Free discussion and refreshments Registration …
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- Our latest newsletter is out! Published quarterly, it summarises the main publications and provides information on new research and the dynamics of our research team …
- Our latest newsletter is out! Published quarterly, it summarises the main publications and provides information on new research and the dynamics of our research team …
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Publication of June 25th 2024Communication
The paradoxes of the protein transition maintain existing animal production and consumption systems
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Publication of June 24th 2024Communication
How to design “intercrops friendly” policies? Lessons from the analysis of the barriers to intercropping in Europe
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- , cultural, financial, organisational, technical) affecting all levels of the food value chain, which emerge from a complex web of interactions and may reinforce one another …
- When it comes to identifying solutions, the whole causal chains linking barriers together should be considered …
- This policy brief presents a serie of five recommendations policymakers should implement to foster the use of intercropping: Promote the development of coordinated value chains adapted to intercropping, Enhance the involvement of stakeholders in policy making, Ensure coherency between policy objectives and instruments, Increase and facilitate the access to financial support for all actors involved in intercropping value chains, Foster advisor training and knowledge transfer …
- This policy brief presents a serie of five recommendations policymakers should implement to foster the use of intercropping: Promote the development of coordinated value chains adapted to intercropping, Enhance the involvement of stakeholders in policy making, Ensure coherency between policy objectives and instruments, Increase and facilitate the access to financial support for all actors involved in intercropping value chains, Foster advisor training and knowledge transfer …
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- Research undertaken in the context of IntercropVALUES – Developing Intercropping for agrifood Value chains and Ecosystem Services delivery in Europe and Southern countries …
- Research undertaken in the context of IntercropVALUES – Developing Intercropping for agrifood Value chains and Ecosystem Services delivery in Europe and Southern countries …
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Event of June 12th 2024Conference
187th Seminar of the European Association of Agricultural Economists (EAAE)
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- Presentations Clémentine Antier: “Barriers to the Adoption of Open-Pollinated Varieties in the Organic Farming Sector: A Case Study of Small-Scale Vegetable Production in France” Anton Riera: “A Framework for Fair Prices and Governance Mechanisms to Support Sustainable Farming and Innovative Value Chains” Océane Duluins: “The Paradoxes of the Protein Transition” Posters Louis Tessier: “Encouraging farmers towards sustainable farming systems through business & policy strategies – a supporting framework” These contributions aim to shed light on significant issues within the agricultural and food sectors, highlighting innovative research and practical solutions …
- Presentations Clémentine Antier: “Barriers to the Adoption of Open-Pollinated Varieties in the Organic Farming Sector: A Case Study of Small-Scale Vegetable Production in France” Anton Riera: “A Framework for Fair Prices and Governance Mechanisms to Support Sustainable Farming and Innovative Value Chains” Océane Duluins: “The Paradoxes of the Protein Transition” Posters Louis Tessier: “Encouraging farmers towards sustainable farming systems through business & policy strategies – a supporting framework” These contributions aim to shed light on significant issues within the agricultural and food sectors, highlighting innovative research and practical solutions …
- Presentations Clémentine Antier: “Barriers to the Adoption of Open-Pollinated Varieties in the Organic Farming Sector: A Case Study of Small-Scale Vegetable Production in France” Anton Riera: “A Framework for Fair Prices and Governance Mechanisms to Support Sustainable Farming and Innovative Value Chains” Océane Duluins: “The Paradoxes of the Protein Transition” Posters Louis Tessier: “Encouraging farmers towards sustainable farming systems through business & policy strategies – a supporting framework” These contributions aim to shed light on significant issues within the agricultural and food sectors, highlighting innovative research and practical solutions …
- Presentations Clémentine Antier: “Barriers to the Adoption of Open-Pollinated Varieties in the Organic Farming Sector: A Case Study of Small-Scale Vegetable Production in France” Anton Riera: “A Framework for Fair Prices and Governance Mechanisms to Support Sustainable Farming and Innovative Value Chains” Océane Duluins: “The Paradoxes of the Protein Transition” Posters Louis Tessier: “Encouraging farmers towards sustainable farming systems through business & policy strategies – a supporting framework” These contributions aim to shed light on significant issues within the agricultural and food sectors, highlighting innovative research and practical solutions …
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- The seminar will tackle the paradoxes of the protein transition, defined as the dietary shift from animal to alternative protein sources encompassing, for example, insects or plant-based options …
- The seminar will tackle the paradoxes of the protein transition, defined as the dietary shift from animal to alternative protein sources encompassing, for example, insects or plant-based options …
- To best organise this seminar, please fill in the Google Form (2 minutes to complete): Link to the Form Please feel free to share this invitation with people who might be interested in the topic …
- To best organise this seminar, please fill in the Google Form (2 minutes to complete): Link to the Form Please feel free to share this invitation with people who might be interested in the topic …
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Publication of May 15th 2024Research article
A method to account for diversity of practices in Conservation Agriculture
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- Currently, there is no method for categorizing this diversity of CA practices, which hampers impact assessment, understanding of farmer choices and pathways, stakeholder communication, and policymaking …
- This method was used to study CA practices in Wallonia, Belgium, based on a survey of practices in a sample of 48 farmers …
- Combining the two clustering methods increases the proportion of classified farmers while allowing for the distinction between three CA-types with extreme and salient practices, and two intermediate CA-types comprising farmers whose practices fall between these references …
- The study reveals that three explanatory factors influence the implementation of CA practices in Wallonia: (i) the proportion of tillage-intensive crops and (ii) temporary grasslands in the crop sequence, and (iii) the organic certification …
- The study reveals that three explanatory factors influence the implementation of CA practices in Wallonia: (i) the proportion of tillage-intensive crops and (ii) temporary grasslands in the crop sequence, and (iii) the organic certification …
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- A method to account for diversity of practices in Conservation Agriculture …
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Publication of May 14th 2024Report
Financing the agro-ecological transition of food systems in the Walloon region
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- Establishment of a reference framework for assessing the political and economic framework for the agro-ecological transition of agricultural and food systems in the Walloon Region …
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- This research is part of an effort to analyse the political and economic framework for the transition of agri-food systems to agroecological models in the Walloon Region …
- This research is part of an effort to analyse the political and economic framework for the transition of agri-food systems to agroecological models in the Walloon Region …
- This research is part of an ef for t to analyse the political and economic framework for the transition of agri-food systems to agroecological models in the Walloon Region …
- The results of the study reveal that 10% of the budgets allocated to the agricultural and food sectors between 2019 and 2024 in Wallonia are actually devoted to agroecology, highlighting an existing but too limited interest in this theme …
- Analysis of the distribution of this funding leads us to conclude that a considerable proportion of the funding granted by the Walloon Region remains of an adaptive nature, suggesting the need for bolder thinking to direct more public resources towards a profound and inclusive transition …
- These results therefore serve as a starting point for further reflection on the position of the Walloon Region in relation to the agro-ecological transition …
- These results there for e serve as a starting point for further reflection on the position of the Walloon Region in relation to the agro-ecological transition …
- In addition, this study highlights the administrative complexity within the Walloon Region, particularly with regard to the lack of publicly accessible data, which can act as a real brake on effective steering of the transition and identification of priority areas for intervention …
- In addition, this study highlights the administrative complexity within the Walloon Region, particularly with regard to the lack of publicly accessible data, which can act as a real brake on effective steering of the transition and identification of priority areas for intervention …
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Publication of May 2nd 2024PhD thesis
The Diversity of Practices in Conservation Agriculture: Categorization and Impact Assessment in the Walloon Region, Belgium
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- In Wallonia, five CA-types have been identified and differentiated by organic certification, the presence of temporary grassland, and the proportion of industrial crops in the rotation …
- Farmers’ incentives to adopt these practices vary within the same CA-type, as do their prospects for changing CA practices …
- This study highlights the diversity of CA practices at the regional level, the diversity of impacts, and the diversity of incentives and prospects for change within CA-types, with implications for other areas and farming systems …
- This study highlights the diversity of CA practices at the regional level, the diversity of impacts, and the diversity of incentives and prospects for change within CA-types, with implications for other areas and farming systems …
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- Project aiming to clarify the theoretical concepts and best practices regarding payment schemes that reward farmers for environmental services …
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- The Walloon Public Service (SPW), as part of its action plan for agroecological transition – Terraé, commissioned a study from Climact and Sytra (UCLouvain) …
- The Walloon Public Service (SPW), as part of its action plan for agroecological transition – Terraé, commissioned a study from Climact and Sytra (UCLouvain) …
- The objectives of the study, carried out between October 2022 and June 2024, are twofold : To clarify the theoretical foundations related to these payment schemes to better understand how they work and grasp the main issues and challenges …
- The objectives of the study, carried out between October 2022 and June 2024, are twofold : To clarify the theoretical foundations related to these payment schemes to better understand how they work and grasp the main issues and challenges …
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Publication of April 16th 2024Poster
Can we achieve the protein transition without tackling the livestock transition?
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- The protein transition emphasizes dietary shifts from animal to alternative proteins but often neglects the need for a trans for mative livestock transition …
- The protein transition emphasizes dietary shifts from animal to alternative proteins but often neglects the need for a trans for mative livestock transition …
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- The poster highlights that the protein transition, which focuses on shifting diets from animal to alternative proteins, often overlooks the production side, specifically the need for a parallel livestock transition …
- The concept of a livestock transition remains underdefined, raising questions about whether the goals of the protein transition can be achieved without transforming livestock production …
- Ongoing research aims to quantify the impacts of pursuing both transitions together …
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- This poster was presented at the LEAP conference in Oxford in April 2024 …
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- Carry out a word search with precise results on the Sytra website ; Transition of food systems …
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Publication of March 11th 2024Report
Alignment and coordination strategies for crop diversification
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- The purpose of this research was to highlight the critical aspects of alignment and coordination of strategies and processes along value chains, related to the diversification of crop systems …
- The methods for this study included a systematic review of scientific literature on intra-value chains coordination in the context of crop diversification …
- The methods for this study included a systematic review of scientific literature on intra-value chains coordination in the context of crop diversification …
- This framework is meant to enable a more targeted analysis of case studies and provides a foundation for cross-case comparisons and the identification of broader trends or patterns …
- By organizing similar value chains into clusters, future projects can effectively target specific dimensions or variables for further study, thereby enhancing the depth and breadth of research in crop diversification contexts …
- By organizing similar value chains into clusters, future projects can effectively target specific dimensions or variables for further study, thereby enhancing the depth and breadth of research in crop diversification contexts …
- By organizing similar value chains into clusters, future projects can effectively target specific dimensions or variables for further study, thereby enhancing the depth and breadth of research in crop diversification contexts …
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- Analysis of alignment and coordination strategies for crop diversification : Supplementary research following the DiverIMPACTS project …
- Analysis of alignment and coordination strategies for crop diversification : Supplementary research following the DiverIMPACTS project …
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- The research was rolled out as a complementary study in the continuation the European project DiverIMPACTS …
- The research was rolled out as a complementary study in the continuation the European project DiverIMPACTS …
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Publication of March 1st 2024Communication
Launch of a new study on opportunities for the production of seeds in Wallonia
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- The new project Semences d’Ici aims to promote seed production and the adoption of vegetables varieties suitable for the region of Wallonia …
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- Over the period 2023-2026, this project will address the following questions: Which varieties can be produced and are relevant for the cultivation of vegetables in Wallonia, in terms of reproducible varieties? What types of contracts and fair prices should be practiced between seed producers (multipliers) and seed companies, depending on the species? What are the technical, economic and organizational needs to facilitate seed production? What financing methods can be considered to support the sector? Expected results Documentation of technical routes to link the operational needs of market gardeners to the feasibility of production in Wallonia Market study to identify strategic varietal choices …
- Over the period 2023-2026, this project will address the following questions: Which varieties can be produced and are relevant for the cultivation of vegetables in Wallonia, in terms of reproducible varieties? What types of contracts and fair prices should be practiced between seed producers (multipliers) and seed companies, depending on the species? What are the technical, economic and organizational needs to facilitate seed production? What financing methods can be considered to support the sector? Expected results Documentation of technical routes to link the operational needs of market gardeners to the feasibility of production in Wallonia Market study to identify strategic varietal choices …
- Assessment of needs in terms of management and coverage of agroecological innovation risk Characterization of technico-economic models of seed multiplication and essential success factors Design of the tools necessary for setting up a selection program Partners involved Asbl Les Marequiers Cycle-on-Earth Sytra (UCLouvain) CRA-W Horti for um Biowallonia …
- Assessment of needs in terms of management and coverage of agroecological innovation risk Characterization of technico-economic models of seed multiplication and essential success factors Design of the tools necessary for setting up a selection program Partners involved Asbl Les Marequiers Cycle-on-Earth Sytra (UCLouvain) CRA-W Horti for um Biowallonia …
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- This project is financed by the Walloon Government as part of the subsidy for “30 small-scale infrastructures and 4 emerging sectors to support production, storage, transport, microprocessing, distribution, valorization of by-products and marketing of the products of these four sectors” of the National Plan for Recovery and Resilience …
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- Trained as a bioengineer in agronomic sciences, specialised in sustainability engineering, Antoine joined the team in February 2024 to contribute to various projects concerning the transition to sustainable agricultural and food systems and paths for reducing the use of inputs on a territorial scale …
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Publication of February 5th 2024Presentation
Fair prices for farmers and consumers in the value chain
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- You may download the presentation below …
- The link to the documents mentioned in the presentation are here : Fine is a price FAO Report SOFA The social cost of pesticides in France Report on EU regulations of externalities – Foodcost Distribution of the margins in cocoa value chains Fairebel website A thesis on the diversity of cooperatives A study of fair price Foodcost project …
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- This paper examines the impact of European Union (EU) regulations on socioeconomic and environmental externalities within the agri-food sector …
- Fore more info about the FOODCoST project: https://www …
- eu/ This analysis lays the foundation for exploring the actual outcomes and implications of current policies on externalities in the EU food and agricultural sectors …
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- FOOD Costing and Internalisation of Externalities for System Transition: FOODcoST …
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Publication of January 15th 2024Communication
Establishment of a sustainable food barometer in Wallonia
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- The main objectif of this barometer is to provide the Region with objective information to enable Wallonia and its stakeholders to speed up the transition to a sustainable food system …
- It is based on the strategic objectives of the Reference framework « Vers un système alimentaire durable en Wallonie » …
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- Bioingénieure environnementaliste de formation (UCLouvain), Raïssa a rejoint l’équipe Sytra en septembre 2022 …
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- Raïssa Montois est bioingénieure environnementaliste de formation, spécialisée en aménagement du territoire (UCLouvain) …
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Publication of January 3rd 2024Research article
A systematic review of the definitions, narratives and paths forwards for a protein transition in high-income countries
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- The protein transition, aiming to rebalance protein intake between animal and alternative proteins, is gaining momentum in scientific and policy discussions on food system transformation …
- Here, using a systematic review approach, we identified 33 articles that address challenges in reducing the environmental impacts of protein production and consumption, providing healthy diets for a growing population and preventing adverse effects of industrial livestock production systems …
- Three narratives were identified, namely, the consumer narrative focusing on consumption-based solutions targeting dietary changes; the techno-centred narrative developing new, more resource-efficient protein production systems; and the socio-technological narrative that intends to transition the agri-food system from an animal-dominated regime to an alternative protein regime …
- We conclude that solutions should consider factors such as scale, initiating actors and expected impact to support complementary protein transition approaches …
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- Research assistant position from February 2024 to January 2025 …
- The mission of this researcher will be to support the realization of several studies on agricultural and food transition trajectories …
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- If your application is successful, you will then be contacted for an online interview …
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Publication of October 31st 2023PhD thesis
Exploring Intercropping in Market Gardening : A story of combinations
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- This PhD thesis tackles the issue of intercropping in market gardening with the aim of providing market gardeners with knowledge and reliable information enlightening management choices …
- This thesis paves the way for the scientific study of intercropping in market gardening and highlights some key points for the use of intercropping by market gardeners …
- This thesis paves the way for the scientific study of intercropping in market gardening and highlights some key points for the use of intercropping by market gardeners …
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Publication of September 9th 2023Research article
Assessing crop sequence diversity and agronomic quality in grassland regions
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- This study aims to provide an assessment of the diversity and agronomic quality of crop rotation/sequence, generalised grassland regions and regions with a high rate of organic farming …
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- Industrial inputs have replaced crop rotations for fertility and pest management in input-intensive agriculture, resulting in a high number of crop sequence permutations and negative impacts on ecosystems and human health …
- However, recent literature has focused on annual crops, leading to biased results in crop sequence analysis for organic farming and livestock regions, where multiannual temporary fodder crops are a key aspect of crop sequences …
- By applying these generalised methods to a case study in the beef grassland regions of Belgium, using IACS crop data from 2015 to 2020, we reveal significant differences in the agronomic quality of the crop sequences across the territory and between organic and non-organic fields …
- Maize monoculture (of low agronomic quality), temporary grasslands (associated with high quality crop sequences) and organic certification are the main drivers of crop sequence quality in the regions studied …
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Publication of August 7th 2023Report
Seeds systems and varietal choices in organic vegetable production
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- A case study on seed systems in the vegetable organic sector, regarding small-scale farming in the French Alps …
- This research examines how the economic, technical, educational and social context influences the choices of farmers when choosing varieties and seeds …
- This research examines how the economic, technical, educational and social context influences the choices of farmers when choosing varieties and seeds …
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- A case study was carried out to characterize seed systems that supply the vegetable organic sector, specifically in the context of small-scale farming in the French Alps …
- The research provides a map of seed systems and identifies the criteria used by stakeholders for their varietal choices …
- The research provides a map of seed systems and identifies the criteria used by stakeholders for their varietal choices …
- This research then examines how the economic, technical, educational and social context influences the seed choices of vegetable farmers, towards F1 hybrids or open-pollinated varieties …
- This research then examines how the economic, technical, educational and social context influences the seed choices of vegetable farmers, towards F1 hybrids or open-pollinated varieties …
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- This study was rolled out on occasion of the project led by SOL (Alternatives agroécologiques et solidaires), aiming at developing an integrated management system for cultivated biodiversity in the Alpes-Maritimes ( Développer un système de gestion intégrée de la biodiversité cultivée dans les Alpes-Maritimes, 2019-2023) …
- This study was rolled out on occasion of the project led by SOL (Alternatives agroécologiques et solidaires), aiming at developing an integrated management system for cultivated biodiversity in the Alpes-Maritimes ( Développer un système de gestion intégrée de la biodiversité cultivée dans les Alpes-Maritimes, 2019-2023) …
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- The research allowed to identify the technical and economic models as well as the associated barriers and levers …
- During the 2022 season, two surveys, in the form of semi-directed interviews, were carried out with professionals having a wide understanding of the sector, as well as with farmers multiplying open-pollinated vegetables varieties for the Belgian seed companies « Cycle en Terre » and « Semailles » Based on the in form ation collected, the main results are as follows: (i) a conceptual framework for the combination of vegetable production and seed multiplication, (ii) a summary of the operations for seed multiplication, (iii) a typology identifying three main technical and economic models, (iv) the barriers and levers to the development of the multiplication of vegetable seeds open-populations in Wallonia …
- During the 2022 season, two surveys, in the for m of semi-directed interviews, were carried out with professionals having a wide understanding of the sector, as well as with farmers multiplying open-pollinated vegetables varieties for the Belgian seed companies « Cycle en Terre » and « Semailles » Based on the in for m ation collected, the main results are as follows: (i) a conceptual framework for the combination of vegetable production and seed multiplication, (ii) a summary of the operations for seed multiplication, (iii) a typology identifying three main technical and economic models, (iv) the barriers and levers to the development of the multiplication of vegetable seeds open-populations in Wallonia …
- During the 2022 season, two surveys, in the for m of semi-directed interviews, were carried out with professionals having a wide understanding of the sector, as well as with farmers multiplying open-pollinated vegetables varieties for the Belgian seed companies « Cycle en Terre » and « Semailles » Based on the in for m ation collected, the main results are as follows: (i) a conceptual framework for the combination of vegetable production and seed multiplication, (ii) a summary of the operations for seed multiplication, (iii) a typology identifying three main technical and economic models, (iv) the barriers and levers to the development of the multiplication of vegetable seeds open-populations in Wallonia …
- The results provide leads to conclusions that allow current and future players to have a base of information and to position themselves in relation to current models …
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Event of July 7th 2023Conference
SCP Conference: Is the protein transition missing a silver bullet?
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- The "transforming consumption-production systems toward just and sustainable futures" conference runs from July 5 to 8 in Wageningen …
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- The protein transition is both a subject of political discussion and a hot topic for large companies’ strategy …
- Articles either focus on consumption-based solutions, including animal-based product replacement or substitution, thus nurturing a consumer-driven protein transition, or on solutions targeted towards developing alternative proteins for feed and food, thus promoting a techno-driven protein transition …
- Articles either focus on consumption-based solutions , including animal-based product replacement or substitution, thus nurturing a consumer-driven protein transition, or on solutions targeted towards developing alternative proteins for feed and food, thus promoting a techno-driven protein transition …
- Articles either focus on consumption-based solutions , including animal-based product replacement or substitution, thus nurturing a consumer-driven protein transition, or on solutions targeted towards developing alternative proteins for feed and food, thus promoting a techno-driven protein transition …
- Solutions targeted towards an agri-food system transition are rarer …
- If opting for a consumer and techno-driven protein transition may contribute to the target, we argue that it will probably not be sufficient …
- Embedding these solutions in a systemic approach, including production and value chains, will be necessary to challenge the current meat regime …
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Publication of June 20th 2023Communication
The protein transition: Is the protein transition missing a silver bullet?
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- It emphasizes the need for a balanced approach, integrating environmental, health, and socio-technological aspects …
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- It calls for a broader perspective, acknowledging different viewpoints and ensuring that solutions are effective in tackling the core issues …
- It calls for a broader perspective, acknowledging different viewpoints and ensuring that solutions are effective in tackling the core issues …
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Publication of April 15th 2023Research article
Accounting for diversity while assessing sustainability: insights from the Walloon bovine sectors
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- A scientific paper on the importance of accounting for the diversity of farms when assessing sustainability …
- We take the opportunity to discuss the dilemmas of sustainability assessments and show that economic and environmental performances can go hand in hand …
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- There is an urgent need to identify sustainable livestock systems that are environmentally friendly, economically viable for farmers, and socially acceptable …
- These two mutually reinforcing approaches each have their own dilemmas and strengths; however, their combination is not straightforward …
- These two mutually reinforcing approaches each have their own dilemmas and strengths; however, their combination is not straightforward …
- The core data was complemented with calculated environmental indicators to perform a comprehensive sustainability assessment, including structural, socio-economic, and environmental indicators …
- Our case study results show that a diversity of livestock systems coexist and that it is possible to overcome trade-offs between economic and environmental performances …
- Our case study results show that a diversity of livestock systems coexist and that it is possible to overcome trade-offs between economic and environmental performances …
- The proposed method proves effective to improve the relevance of FADN data and supports the ongoing call to transform the FADN into a more comprehensive database that satisfactorily covers all dimensions of sustainability …
- Download the paper here : https://link …
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- Research article, … …
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- In collaboration with the BASIC team in Paris, we published the first assessment of the cost of pesticide use for the budget of the French state …
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- This study aims to provide an assessment of social costs of pesticides in France in the prospect of an integration to the public budget spending, helping public authorities to identify financial flows of public funding with an impact perspective, within a methodological framework based on the social norms at the core of the public system …
- For comparison, this total value of social costs represents more than 10% of the annual budget in 2017 of the French Ministry of Agriculture and Food (3,587 million euros) …
- The analysis can be used as a monitoring indicator for the implementation of public policies in the context of the growing social and environmental issues they face …
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- The research article is the result of the collaboration with the BASIC, with whom we have create since quite some time a form of alliance, sharing common vision of the future and nourishing each other’s missions …
- The research article is the result of the collaboration with the BASIC, with whom we have create since quite some time a form of alliance, sharing common vision of the future and nourishing each other’s missions …
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- Research article, … …
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Publication of February 16th 2023Presentation
Stronger together, but how? Lessons from the Walloon dairy history on the strategic relevance of cooperative models
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- Oral presentation made at the ICA-CCR 2022 European Research Conference (linked to a published paper) …
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- This historical investigation informs theory and practice on the strategic relevance of cooperative models for prospective pathways of value chain development …
- This historical investigation in for ms theory and practice on the strategic relevance of cooperative models for prospective pathways of value chain development …
- The framework suggests avenues of collective mobilization and future research to manage cooperative models in sustainable value chain development and prevent demutualization …
- On this basis, the paper outlines the relevance of longitudinal and historically informed studies on cooperative development …
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Event of January 10th 2023Conference
LEAP Conference (Oxford) : Sytra's presentations on the bovine sector
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- On 25 January 2023, Sytra will give two presentations at the LEAP conference : (1) Economic implications of a protein transition: evidence from Walloon beef and dairy farms; (2) Accounting for diversity while assessing sustainability: insisghts from the Walloon bovine sectors …
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- At the LEAP conference, through an analysis of the Walloon (Southern Belgium) bovine sectors, we explore the following elements : Why it is important to account for diversity when assessing the sustainability of farming systems …
- An in-depth analysis of the economic performances of bovine farms, especially in a protein transition context …
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- University of Oxford - St Catherine's College …
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- Oxford …
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Publication of November 30th 2022Communication
Open position in Feb 2023 for a PhD candidate [CLOSED]
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- Position from February to October 2023 for a PhD candidate …
- You will participate in a research about multi-actor coordination in the context of agroecological transition, develop research skills and frame your own research topics in order to apply to a 4-years PhD scolarship …
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- be with the title [Recruitment Sytra Research 2023] followed by your surname and first name, no later than 15 January 2022 …
- POSITION This position is an opportunity for you to develop scientific skills and prepare your application to a 4 years long scolarship (FRIA, Belgium) …
- You will participate in a research about multi-actor coordination in the context of crop diversification …
- This research project is a continuation of the European project DiverIMPACTS (www …
- Key questions are: What are the critical aspects of the alignment and coordination of strategies and processes along the value chains, to facilitate the diversification of cropping systems? For questions regarding the position, contact sytra [at] uclouvain …
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Publication of August 12th 2022Research article
Lock-ins to transition pathways anchored in contextualized cooperative dynamics : insights from the historical trajectories of the Walloon dairy cooperatives
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- A historical study on lock-ins to diversification pathways of dairy cooperatives …
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- Drawing on a historical study of the Walloon dairy cooperatives, this paper analyses how complex cooperative dynamics define lock-ins in their trajectories …
- Williamson’s framework from New Institutional Economics accounts for the embeddedness of firms’ strategies and governance in their wider context of development …
- We call for more historically-in for med studies on the impact of context on cooperative dynamics and stress the relevance of contextualized approaches to unlock prospective dynamics of collective agency in transition pathways …
- We call for more historically-in for med studies on the impact of context on cooperative dynamics and stress the relevance of contextualized approaches to unlock prospective dynamics of collective agency in transition pathways …
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- Research article, … …
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- Download the full paper …
- Download the presentation of the paper …
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Publication of May 31st 2022Communication
Crop diversification: the importance of a value chain approach
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- Providing support for the many actors that compose and contribute to new value chains, and ensuring better coordination among them, are thus critical to the development of crop diversification …
- Creating a favorable environment including regulatory stability for new crops, as well as undertaking wide communication campaigns, are critical to increase the share of crop diversification products …
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- Research undertaken in the context of DiverIMPACTS – Diversification through Rotation, Intercropping, Multiple cropping, Promoted with Actors and value-Chains Towards Sustainability …
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- reduction of herd size, increased concentrate autonomy and increased share of pastures) and assess their implications for the economic per for mance of dairy and beef farmers in Wallonia, Belgium …
- reduction of herd size, increased concentrate autonomy and increased share of pastures) and assess their implications for the economic per for mance of dairy and beef farmers in Wallonia, Belgium …
- Therefore, a switch to more extensive grazing systems that rely on on-farm fodder production can entail economic benefits for farmers …
- There for e, a switch to more extensive grazing systems that rely on on-farm fodder production can entail economic benefits for farmers …
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- Research article, … …
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Event of February 18th 2022Conference
DiverIMPACTS webinar: Small-scale sorting of pulses and grains
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- In this webinar, an example of machinery and operations for sorting multiple crops on the farm was presented …
- In this webinar, an example of machinery and operations for sorting multiple crops on the farm was presented …
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- The challenges of crop diversification appear not only for the production in the fields, but also at the post-harvest stage …
- What are the options for sorting and packing pulses/crop diversification production at a small scale level? In this DiverIMPACTS webinar, Per Modig (Sweden) presented the machinery and operations he has set in his farm for sorting multiple crops …
- In particular, information were shared on the following topics: the machinery; the learning/experimentation process; the financial aspect: investment/costs/return on investment; challenges …
- The presentation was followed by a time for questions and discussion …
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- This study assesses the use of chemical pesticides for animal-based products …
- This study assesses the use of chemical pesticides for animal-based products …
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- This study focusses on the use of pesticides of livestock products and plant-based alternatives …
- It pursues two main objectives : Providing a methodological update on the assessment of pesticides use associated to livestock products ; Assessing the use of pesticides for a series of livestock products and plant-based alternatives, from several countries of origin …
- It pursues two main objectives : Providing a methodological update on the assessment of pesticides use associated to livestock products ; Assessing the use of pesticides for a series of livestock products and plant-based alternatives, from several countries of origin …
- It comprises all the details regarding the methodological update as well as a first series of results for several livestock and plant-based products …
- A complementary study for WWF Sweden, which was carried out in the context of the re-launch of the updated Swedish Meat Guide …
- A complementary study for WWF Sweden, which was carried out in the context of the re-launch of the updated Swedish Meat Guide …
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- This research was funded by WWF European offices, the EU project Eat4Change and the Swedish PostCode funded project One Planet Food …
- The complementary study with special funding from WWF Sweden …
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- Initial study - Main report …
- Initial study - Supplementary material …
- Complementary study …
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Publication of October 12th 2021Presentation
Pesticide reduction: Lessons learnt from the French and European experiences
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- Reducing the use of pesticides has been on the agenda for decades …
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- Diana's PhD research focuses on the implementation of European pollinators protection measures and decision making process …
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- Her PhD research now focuses on the implementation of European pollinators protection measures and decision making process …
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Publication of July 8th 2021Research article
Transitions in agriculture: organic, agroecological and conventional farming
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- The contribution of the multi-level perspective (MLP) to study transition dynamics is widely recognized …
- MLP involves examining interactions between three socio-technical levels: niche, regime and landscape …
- This leads them to predict a situation of coexistence between two socio-technical configurations of Transition frameworks production: an old, organic and conventional configuration reoriented toward more commercial autonomy for the producers, and a new configuration oriented toward agroecology …
- The study contributes to a major debate discussing the extent to which the agroecological paradigm is being co-opted by the regime or remains faithful toits original principles and opens up perspectives for public policy development in the context of increasing governmental attention to the agroecological paradigm …
- The study contributes to a major debate discussing the extent to which the agroecological paradigm is being co-opted by the regime or remains faithful toits original principles and opens up perspectives for public policy development in the context of increasing governmental attention to the agroecological paradigm …
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- Research article, … …
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Publication of July 2nd 2021Communication
Crop diversification: recommendations for overcoming barriers
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- Recommendations for overcoming barriers to crop diversification towards sustainable agriculture …
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- Research undertaken in the context of DiverIMPACTS – Diversification through Rotation, Intercropping, Multiple cropping, Promoted with Actors and value-Chains Towards Sustainability …
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Publication of June 21st 2021Poster
An operational definition of Conservation Agriculture to categorize the diversity of models in a given territory
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- Conservation Agriculture (CA) is not a uniform agrarian system, but rather contains multiple models to fit the constraints and needs of farmers …
- Typologies can be constructed from this operational definition of CA to study the diversity of CA practices …
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Publication of June 21st 2021Working paper
An operational definition of Conservation Agriculture to categorize the diversity of models in a given territory
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- Conservation Agriculture (CA) is not a uniform agrarian system, but rather contains multiple models to fit the constraints and needs of farmers …
- Typologies can be constructed from this operational definition of CA to study the diversity of CA practices …
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Publication of June 4th 2021PhD thesis
Challenges of collective agency in transition pathways : the case of the Walloon dairy sector
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- aims at clarifying the future trajectories of the Walloon dairy sector, based on a study of the strategies and constraints of dairy cooperatives as collective agents …
- consists of four parts: a historical investigation, an analysis of coordination models in the dairy value chain, a study of the co-existence of cooperative models today, and a zoom on how farmers relate to the dairy value chain …
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- This research was conducted with the financial support of the Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique – FNRS – Fonds pour la Formation à la Recherche dans l’Industrie et dans l’Agriculture FRIA, under the supervision of Prof …
- This research was conducted with the financial support of the Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique – FNRS – Fonds pour la Formation à la Recherche dans l’Industrie et dans l’Agriculture FRIA, under the supervision of Prof …
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- download the PhD …
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- The hereby report provides the solutions identified to address the barriers to crop diversification at each level of the value chains and further discuss the conditions for enabling shifts towards more sustainable food systems …
- The hereby report provides the solutions identified to address the barriers to crop diversification at each level of the value chains and further discuss the conditions for enabling shifts towards more sustainable food systems …
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- Following-up on this exhaustive identification of barriers, DiverIMPACTS WP5’s team gathered their expertise for identifying direct solutions addressing the barriers …
- Following-up on this exhaustive identification of barriers, DiverIMPACTS WP5’s team gathered their expertise for identifying direct solutions addressing the barriers …
- The hereby report provides the solutions identified for the barriers to diversification at each level of the value chain and further discuss the conditions for enabling shifts towards more sustainable food systems …
- The hereby report provides the solutions identified for the barriers to diversification at each level of the value chain and further discuss the conditions for enabling shifts towards more sustainable food systems …
- Chapter 1 highlights the strategic axis and concrete solutions identified for addressing each barrier2 …
- Chapter 1 highlights the strategic axis and concrete solutions identified for addressing each barrier2 …
- Finally, recommendations are provided regarding the implementation of solutions in an effective way …
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- Addressing barriers to crop diversification: key elements of solutions identified across 25 case studies …
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Publication of May 28th 2021Research article
Bridging the gap between the agroecological ideal and its implementation into practice. A review
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- The lack of consistency in the study and application of “agroecology,” resulting from varying definitions for agroecology and the absence of standardized methodologies to identify agroecological systems, is problematic …
- The lack of consistency in the study and application of “agroecology,” resulting from varying definitions for agroecology and the absence of standardized methodologies to identify agroecological systems, is problematic …
- The major points that emerge are the following: (1) we integrate six historical ecological principles with seven socioeconomic principles to propose an overarching framework for recognizing systems oriented towards agroecology; (2) the implementation of different principles may vary greatly across spatial scales or governance contexts; (3) there are numerous barriers that farmers may face in their transition towards an agroecological “ideal”—this highlights the need for improved recognition of systems in transition, as well as the need for supportive policies to scale up agroecology …
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- Research article, … …
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Publication of May 4th 2021Presentation
Survey on seed choices in the organic vegetable sector in the Walloon Region
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- A survey to identify the main varieties used for vegetable production in the Walloon Region and to highlight the needs in terms of varietal selection and supply of plants and seeds …
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- This survey was addressed to Walloon organic vegetable producers (whether they grow on small, medium or large surfaces; for the fresh or processing sectors) …
- Recent research conducted by our team shows that varietal and seed choices are directly related to the sustainability of production methods (disease resistance without the use of (bio)pesticides, lower demand for fertilisers, etc …
- Recent research conducted by our team shows that varietal and seed choices are directly related to the sustainability of production methods (disease resistance without the use of (bio)pesticides, lower demand for fertilisers, etc …
- ), their productivity (yield, resilience to hazards) and their sovereignty (depending on the modalities of access to seeds and therefore the degree of seed autonomy) [5] …
- Although this topic rarely seems to be discussed in policies for moving towards a more sustainable agriculture, seed choices and dynamic management of cultivated biodiversity are central to the per for mance and resilience of vegetable production …
- Although this topic rarely seems to be discussed in policies for moving towards a more sustainable agriculture, seed choices and dynamic management of cultivated biodiversity are central to the per for mance and resilience of vegetable production …
- Survey of vegetable growers – Winter 2020/2021 This survey was aimed at Walloon market gardeners in organic farming (whether they grow on small, medium or large surfaces; for the fresh or processing sectors) …
- The objectives of the survey were to list the varieties used for vegetable production in the Walloon Region and to evaluate their performance (from the point of view of the market gardeners); to map the production and supply methods for seeds or plants of these varieties; to highlight the factors that govern the current seed choices and the future needs of market gardeners; and to identify development opportunities (participatory selection process, co-development, etc …
- The objectives of the survey were to list the varieties used for vegetable production in the Walloon Region and to evaluate their per for mance (from the point of view of the market gardeners); to map the production and supply methods for seeds or plants of these varieties; to highlight the factors that govern the current seed choices and the future needs of market gardeners; and to identify development opportunities (participatory selection process, co-development, etc …
- The objectives of the survey were to list the varieties used for vegetable production in the Walloon Region and to evaluate their per for mance (from the point of view of the market gardeners); to map the production and supply methods for seeds or plants of these varieties; to highlight the factors that govern the current seed choices and the future needs of market gardeners; and to identify development opportunities (participatory selection process, co-development, etc …
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Publication of April 22nd 2021PhD thesis
The pursuit of agroecological principles by Flemish beef farmers: advancing towards a body of thought for sustainable food systems
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- This doctoral research aimed at investigating the relevance of agroecology to beef farming in Flanders …
- The analysis of these farmers accounts also served to lay bare important ambiguities and inadequacies within agroecological thought with regard to the transformative potential of these agroecological practices, farmers, and the systems they construct …
- Out of this dialogue between agroecology and farmers thus emerged a more general societal reflection that advances contemporary ideas and practices to transform food systems …
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- The objectives of this PhD thesis are the following : Take stock of the current situation in terms of the pesticides use in the Province of Luxembourg and establish a network of model farms ; Characterise to what extent agricultural soils of the Province of Luxembourg are polluted by pesticides ; assess and compare on-field pesticides residues for different crops and cultural practices (conventional agriculture, organic agriculture, other innovative practices) Design prospective transition scenarios towards a reduced use of pesticides in the Province of Luxembourg, while ensuring the profitability of agricultural systems ; Disentangle benefits, costs and risks associated with the use of pesticides and identify lock-ins, barriers and levers towards the development of agricultural practices which are not / less dependent on the use of pesticides and adapted to the agricultural and pedoclimatic contexts of the Province of Luxembourg …
- The objectives of this PhD thesis are the following : Take stock of the current situation in terms of the pesticides use in the Province of Luxembourg and establish a network of model farms ; Characterise to what extent agricultural soils of the Province of Luxembourg are polluted by pesticides ; assess and compare on-field pesticides residues for different crops and cultural practices (conventional agriculture, organic agriculture, other innovative practices) Design prospective transition scenarios towards a reduced use of pesticides in the Province of Luxembourg, while ensuring the profitability of agricultural systems ; Disentangle benefits, costs and risks associated with the use of pesticides and identify lock-ins, barriers and levers towards the development of agricultural practices which are not / less dependent on the use of pesticides and adapted to the agricultural and pedoclimatic contexts of the Province of Luxembourg …
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- Her master’s degree focused on forestry sciences …
- Her PhD research now focuses on the transformation of the agricultural and food system towards sustainability …
- Her PhD research now focuses on the transformation of the agricultural and food system towards sustainability …
- In particular, Océane’s research focuses on the protein transition …
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- PhD research on the protein transition …
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- A list of 14 criteria for defining a fair price and helping actors designing innovative value chains …
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- For encouraging farmers to undertake crop diversification, the price of the new crops should provide additional value compared to more common crops …
- In the context of the EU-funded project DiverIMPACTS, a list of 14 criteria for defining a fair price were identified …
- A related questionnaire was developed for helping actors discussing the price level and design innovative value chains …
- A fair pricing process can strengthen actors’ capacity for innovating and creating sustainable, fair value chains …
- The related questionnaire allows actors to assess the current status of pricing in their value chain, and to identify which fair pricing criteria are the most important and relevant for the future of their project …
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- Questionnaire for actors …
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- The French version of the book can be downloaded free of charge from the QUAE publishing site …
- The French version of the book can be downloaded free of charge from the QUAE publishing site …
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- Agroecologist (ULiège and ULB), Noé Vandevoorde is carrying out a PhD thesis on the pathways for decreasing the use of pesticides in Belgium …
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- His thesis focuses on the realization of a state of the art of the use of pesticides and their associated pollutions in the province, as well as on the study of pathways for decreasing the use of pesticides in the Province of Luxembourg …
- His thesis focuses on the realization of a state of the art of the use of pesticides and their associated pollutions in the province, as well as on the study of pathways for decreasing the use of pesticides in the Province of Luxembourg …
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- PhD thesis on pathways for reducing agricultural uses of pesticides …
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- Anne-Maud holds a MSc in Forest & Nature Conservation (Wageningen University) …
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- Research assistant …
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- Anne-Maud holds a MSc in Forest & Nature Conservation (Wageningen University) …
- She has worked during several years for sustainable management projects and monitoring of for est ecosystems internationally …
- She has worked during several years for sustainable management projects and monitoring of for est ecosystems internationally …
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- Research assistant …
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Publication of December 18th 2020Research article
How and to what extent are Flemish farmers pursuing the principles of agroecology ?
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- For this, they rely on 37 accounts of a diverse group of Flemish beef farmers …
- These practices were categorized along 36 Pathways of Action to pursue 13 agroecological principles, identified in research published earlier …
- To compare how and to what extent each farmer is pursuing these principles, the authors turned this qualitative information into sets of indicator scores …
- These results provide an empirical basis for concepts such as “peasant farming” and “sustainable intensification” to understand the diverging translation of agroecological principles into practice …
- While a more systematic assessment of the presence of means of agroecology at each studied case is still lacking, this study may well have laid the foundation for such an assessment tool …
- While a more systematic assessment of the presence of means of agroecology at each studied case is still lacking, this study may well have laid the foundation for such an assessment tool …
- Moreover, this study already demonstrates that such assessments have the potential to empirically ground theorizations of different farming models and connect them with existing farmers’ sets of practices …
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- Research article, … …
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- In the context of the EU-funded DiverIMPACTS project, we will present tools and analysis for helping crop diversification case studies developing fair value chains …
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- This workshop is for DiverIMPACTS and Diverfarming partners …
- In the context of the Work Package 5 focusing on barriers and enablers to crop diversification, and in collaboration with the Case Study 18 team, tools are being developed for helping value chains actors reflect on and establish a fair price …
- In the context of the Work Package 5 focusing on barriers and enablers to crop diversification, and in collaboration with the Case Study 18 team, tools are being developed for helping value chains actors reflect on and establish a fair price …
- 30am: Introduction Team, objectives and approach of T5 …
- 30-10am: Collaborative workshop Discussion with other CSs and partners on opportunities for application in other contexts …
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Publication of December 4th 2020Research article
Coexistence of Cooperative models as Structural answer to Lock-Ins in Diversification Pathways : The Case of the Walloon Dairy Sector
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- Whereas most studies explore the coexistence of farm models, our study focuses on value chains, in particular on cooperatives …
- This research draws the picture of a possible reconfiguration of the dairy landscape toward a more diversified ecosystem of actors and invites to consider structures of governance in collective action as a cornerstone issue, because of their significant role in terms of enablement, coexistence, and complementarity throughout the transition process …
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- Paper written in the frame of a PhD project, with the financial support of the Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique—FNRS—Fonds pour la Formation à la Recherche dans l’Industrie et dans l’Agriculture FRIA …
- The authors heartily thank all interviewees for giving their time and energy to share their insights on their situation in the sector …
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- Research article, … …
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- Download the paper in PDF version …
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Publication of October 5th 2020Report
Towards a sustainable food supply for the city of Brussels : Opportunities in and around the urban context
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- How self-sufficient is the city of Brussels today in terms of its food supply? To what extent can urban agriculture be developed to feed the population? What are the possible pathways for feeding Brussels in a more sustainable way? …
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- This study focuses on the food supply of the city of Brussels …
- More specifically, this research work had three specific objectives: a …
- More specifically, this research work had three specific objectives: a …
- To evaluate different possible prospective pathways for the future food supply of Brussels, up to 2050 …
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- This study highlights that it is possible to combine environmental and economic performance in bovine (dairy and suckler) production systems in Wallonia (Southern Belgium) …
- This study highlights that it is possible to combine environmental and economic performance in bovine (dairy and suckler) production systems in Wallonia (Southern Belgium) …
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- This study aims to analyse the environmental and economic performance of different bovine production systems in Wallonia …
- This study aims to analyse the environmental and economic performance of different bovine production systems in Wallonia …
- More specifically, the study relies on the analysis of farm accountancy data to meet two main objectives : To highlight the diversity of practices by identifying typologies of dairy and suckler production systems specific to Wallonia …
- More specifically, the study relies on the analysis of farm accountancy data to meet two main objectives : To highlight the diversity of practices by identifying typologies of dairy and suckler production systems specific to Wallonia …
- To compare these production systems from the point of view of their structural characteristics and their environmental and economic performance …
- The results show that (1) it is possible to combine environmental and economic performances : systems with the best environmental results present economic results which are as satisfactory as the others; and (2) similar income levels can hide different economic models …
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- Analyse des performances environnementales et économiques de différents systèmes de production bovins en Région wallonne …
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- This study was commissioned by WWF-Belgium with the objective of identifying agricultural systems that protect the environment while guaranteeing a decent income for farmers …
- This study was commissioned by WWF-Belgium with the objective of identifying agricultural systems that protect the environment while guaranteeing a decent income for farmers …
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Publication of August 18th 2020Poster
Coexistence of cooperative models as structural answer to lock-ins in diversification pathways: the case of the Walloon dairy sector
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- Our research aimed at better understanding which perspectives these new cooperative models shape for the sector as a whole and in terms of diversification of the dairy productions …
- Our research aimed at better understanding which perspectives these new cooperative models shape for the sector as a whole and in terms of diversification of the dairy productions …
- They include relationships with the mainstream dairy cooperatives, but externalize from them part of the payment to the farmers, as well as the risks associated with the exploration of diversification pathways (in particular diversification pathways based on the development of value chains relying on a milk holding specific features, like geographical origin, modes of production, for example organic, GMO-free, grassland-based …
- They include relationships with the mainstream dairy cooperatives, but externalize from them part of the payment to the farmers, as well as the risks associated with the exploration of diversification pathways (in particular diversification pathways based on the development of value chains relying on a milk holding specific features, like geographical origin, modes of production, for example organic, GMO-free, grassland-based …
- They include relationships with the mainstream dairy cooperatives, but externalize from them part of the payment to the farmers, as well as the risks associated with the exploration of diversification pathways (in particular diversification pathways based on the development of value chains relying on a milk holding specific features, like geographical origin, modes of production, for example organic, GMO-free, grassland-based …
- Our research suggests that a combination of cooperative forms acting at various levels of the value chain can be a key to a differentiated development of the dairy sector …
- Our research suggests that a combination of cooperative forms acting at various levels of the value chain can be a key to a differentiated development of the dairy sector …
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Publication of July 17th 2020Working paper
Can prospective approaches ignite debate on the future of the agriculture and livestock sector?
Results found in the presentation :
- We developed scenarios towards 2050 for the livestock sector in Belgium …
- The objective was to provide actors with a shared framework for discussing transition horizons and conditions and challenges for entering transition pathways …
- The study provided an analysis of the current diversity of production systems in each livestock sector …
- a scenario based on extensive systems and relying on national cereals production for livestock feeding; and c …
- This research was funded by an environmental NGO …
- While the most alternative scenario (c) was chosen in compliance with the NGO’s guidelines, the study also offered a reference scenario (a) and an intermediary scenario (b) …
- The study was rolled out with a participatory process: actors contributed to the data collection and then had the opportunity to collectively discuss the scenarios and their consequences …
- Finally, a public presentation of the study was organized and gathered about sixty participants …
- The responses of farmers’ unions to the release of this study can be analyzed and provide insights on the understanding of such prospective approaches by actors …
- Several aspects were identified as critical for ensuring acceptance of the study as a relevant framework: 1 …
- Several aspects were identified as critical for ensuring acceptance of the study as a relevant framework: 1 …
- maintaining a clear separation between the NGO’s position and the research work; 3 …
- This questions the possibility of building-up long-term environmental objectives and related policies and operational strategies …
- This working paper is intended for publication in a conference in 2021 …
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- This working paper is intended for publication in a conference in 2021 …
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Publication of July 15th 2020Research article
A framework for monitoring Glyphosate use in the European agricultural sector
Results found in the abstract :
- This article provides data on glyphosate use in European countries from 2013 to 2017 and proposes a framework for monitoring the herbicide's uses …
Results found in the presentation :
- Monitoring pesticide use is essential for assessing farming practices and the risks associated with the use of pesticides …
- In this study, data on glyphosate sales and use in Europe were collected from multiple sources and compiled into a dataset of the agricultural use of glyphosate from 2013 to 2017 …
- Glyphosate is widely used for at least eight agronomic purposes, including weed control, crop desiccation, terminating cover crops, terminating temporary grassland and renewing permanent grassland …
- , exceptional applications, triggered by meteorological conditions or specific farm constraints—and recurrent uses, which are widespread practices that are embedded in farming systems and for which other agronomic solutions may exist but are not frequently used …
- , exceptional applications, triggered by meteorological conditions or specific farm constraints—and recurrent uses, which are widespread practices that are embedded in farming systems and for which other agronomic solutions may exist but are not frequently used …
- This article proposes a framework for the precise monitoring of glyphosate use, based on the identification of the cropping systems in which glyphosate is used, the agronomic purposes for which it is employed, the dose used and the rationale behind the different uses …
Results found in the publication reference :
- Glyphosate Use in the European Agricultural Sector and a Framework for Its Further Monitoring …
Results found in the publication type :
- Research article, … …
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Publication of June 3rd 2020Communication
Feed our farmers or our population? Looking beyond the unsovable dilemma
Results found in the abstract :
- A reflection on how feeding our population can go hand in hand with paying the farmers the price for a sustainable food production …
Results found in "About this article" :
- Opinion piece originally published as blogpost on Medium Credits for photography : photo by Rafal Swidzinski from FreeImages …
- Opinion piece originally published as blogpost on Medium Credits for photography : photo by Rafal Swidzinski from FreeImages …
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- download the opinion piece …
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Results found in the abstract :
- Kevin Morel now is a research fellow at INRAE …
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Publication of May 12th 2020Report
A survey on the agricultural uses of glyphosate in European countries
Results found in the abstract :
- This report presents the results obtained through a survey on the agricultural use of glyphosate in European countries and proposes a framework for understanding and monitoring glyphosate uses …
- This report presents the results obtained through a survey on the agricultural use of glyphosate in European countries and proposes a framework for understanding and monitoring glyphosate uses …
Results found in the presentation :
- This report presents the results obtained through a survey on the agricultural use of glyphosate in European countries and proposes a framework for understanding and monitoring glyphosate uses …
- This report presents the results obtained through a survey on the agricultural use of glyphosate in European countries and proposes a framework for understanding and monitoring glyphosate uses …
- This report offers a framework for understanding and monitoring glyphosate uses in the agricultural sector, based on the identification of the cropping systems in which glyphosate is used, the agronomic purposes for which it is used and the nature of this use (from occasional to systematic) …
- In annual cropping systems, it is mostly used prior to sowing, shortly after sowing of the crop (at the pre-emergence stage) or at the post-harvest stage for controlling weeds and volunteers …
- It is also used for the destruction of cover crops, and for ensuring the desiccation of certain annual crops at the pre-harvest stage …
- ), glyphosate is used for controlling weeds within or between crop rows …
- Finally, glyphosate is used for the destruction of temporary grassland, for local control of perennial weeds in permanent grassland and for grassland renewal …
- Overall, the survey shows that the herbicide is used for at least eight agronomic purposes …
- Within the scope for which data could be obtained through the survey, 32% of the wheat acreage, 25% of the maize acreage and 52% of the oilseed rape acreage were treated with glyphosate in any single year; and 39% of the fruit orchard acreage, 32% of the vineyard acreage and 45% of the olive grove acreage were treated with glyphosate …
- Within the scope for which data could be obtained through the survey, 32% of the wheat acreage, 25% of the maize acreage and 52% of the oilseed rape acreage were treated with glyphosate in any single year; and 39% of the fruit orchard acreage, 32% of the vineyard acreage and 45% of the olive grove acreage were treated with glyphosate …
- Their effectiveness, cost and adoption implications for crops and the environment can vary widely, or may not be quantified …
- Other agronomic solutions may exist but are not mobilised; instead farmers plan to, and recurrently do, use glyphosate …
- These include: limited, and in some cases no, availability of and access to alternative inputs and adapted machinery; constraints and opportunities due to regulations and subsidies; lack of advice, knowledge and references regarding alternative practices; uncertainties, risks and variability in agronomic performance and profitability of alternative practices; constraints in farm resources; commercial context; challenges in terms of labour organisation; and cultural and cognitive aspects …
- Further research is needed to assess the conditions, including the economic and technical aspects as well as systemic contexts, that are required for enhancing the adoption of non-chemical alternatives to glyphosate …
- Further research is needed to assess the conditions, including the economic and technical aspects as well as systemic contexts, that are required for enhancing the adoption of non-chemical alternatives to glyphosate …
Results found in the publication reference :
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- Download the report …
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Publication of April 24th 2020Research article
Pathways of action followed by Flemish beef farmers – agroecology as a practice
Results found in the abstract :
- Agroecology is often brought up as an alternative development pathway for livestock systems …
Results found in the presentation :
- Inspired by a grounded theory approach, but also based on literature and consultation of fellow researchers, we conceptualized for each principle distinctive pathways of action to categorize relevant practices …
- Inspired by a grounded theory approach, but also based on literature and consultation of fellow researchers, we conceptualized for each principle distinctive pathways of action to categorize relevant practices …
- Given these results and perspectives, we contend that empirical inquiries such as these are instrumental in maintaining the connection between agroecological theory and practice, allowing both to move dialectically forward …
Results found in the publication context :
- This study took place in the context of a doctoral research on the topic of “Agroecology in the Flemish bovine sector” …
- This study took place in the context of a doctoral research on the topic of “Agroecology in the Flemish bovine sector” …
Results found in the publication type :
- Research article, … …
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- Download the scientific paper …
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Event of March 10th 2020Conference
How can current farming systems contribute to provide sustainable and local food?
Results found in the abstract :
- How to measure the social and environmental footprint of our food habits? Which are the land use opportunities for more sustainable and local food systems? How can vegetable production at the regional level meet these challenges? …
Results found in the presentation :
- This conference will introduce: The PARCEL online application, that can be used by local actors for assessing the consequences of agricultural modes of production and food consumption and to design scenarios for the transition of agricultural systems and land use changes at the regional level …
- The results of the study carried out by UCLouvain on the vegetable sector in Wallonia: its cropping systems and the current organization of the sector, as well as three prospective scenarios towards 2050 …
- The presentations will be followed by a discussion on the relevant tools for thinking and implementing transition dynamics …
Results found in download buttons :
- Download the program (FR) …
- Download the report (FR) …
- Download the presentation (FR) …
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Event of March 20th 2019Conference
Towards a low-pesticides agriculture in Wallonia? Presentation of a diversity of scenarios
Results found in the presentation :
- This research was funded by the Walloon Minister of the Environment …
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Results found in the abstract :
- Research and projects dedicated to analysing food systems and transition pathways …
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Results found in the abstract :
- (À traduire) Bioingénieure de formation à l'UCLouvain, Céline Chevalier réalise une thèse sur l'étude systémique des associations de cultures en maraîchage …
Results found in the profil :
- Research assistant …
Results found in the presentation :
- Her PhD aimed at studying intercropping in market gardening through an explorative and participatory approach …
- Since November 2023, she works as a research assistant in the Sytra team …
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- Research assistant …
Results found in the presentation :
- Her thesis focused on the study of the diversity of Conservation Agriculture practices and the impact of this diversity on soil quality indicators …
- Since April 2024, she works as a research assistant in the Sytra team …
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Results found in the abstract :
- Anton Riera's research focuses on the diversity of agricultural systems and possible transition pathways …
Results found in the profil :
- Research assistant …
Results found in the presentation :
- As part of Sytra, his work ranges over the three research areas of the team: the global analysis of food and agricultural systems, a consideration of the diversity within those systems and discussions around transition pathways …
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Results found in the presentation :
- Louis obtained a MsC …
- Since then, he’s working as a junior researcher at ILVO in Merelbeke …
- In his doctoral research Louis explores how agroecology, in all its dimensions, is and can be put into practice by Flemish beef farmers …
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Publication of March 12th 2020Research article
A variety of crop diversification strategies in Europe
Results found in the presentation :
- No study has compared the challenges faced in each context …
- We recommend designing targeted research and policy actions according to the food systems they seek to develop …
Results found in the publication reference :
- Morel K, Revoyron E, San Cristobal M, Baret PV (2020) Innovating within or outside dominant food systems? Different challenges for contrasting crop diversification strategies in Europe …
Results found in the publication context :
- This research was undertaken in the context of the EU project DiverIMPACTS …
Results found in the publication type :
- Research article, … …
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Results found in the presentation :
- We conduct research and provide strategic analysis in the agriculture and food sector Our team focuses on agricultural and food systems, the challenges and opportunities they face and the related transition processes …
- Interdisciplinary methodologies are essential for addressing the complexity of the issues …
- For understanding current agri-food systems and discussing their sustainability challenges, our work brings together technical and agronomic analyses of livestock and cropping systems and the social and economic dimensions of food systems …
- Our research provides contextualised knowledge and strategic orientation …
- Our research methods are rolled out mostly in European contexts …
- For understanding currently existing agri-food systems and discussing its sustainability challenges, our work brings together technical and agronomic analyses of livestock and cropping systems and the social and economic dimensions of food systems …
- Our research provides contextualised knowledge and strategic orientation …
- Interdisciplinary methodologies are essential for addressing the complexity of the issues …
- Our research methods are rolled out mostly in European contexts …
- This approach allows for a concrete analysis of the strengths and challenges of the different production systems …
- We identify technical, economic and political levers for action …
- Which horizons can we envision for the agriculture and food related activities in our regions? We develop prospective scenarios illustrating possible pathways towards 2050 …
- The scenarios can be trend-based or pursue specific sustainability objectives, such as reducing the use of pesticides and taking climate issues into account …
- Our research work is funded by public and private actors such as regional institutions, European funds, non-governmental organizations and foundations …
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Publication of January 31st 2020Poster
Conservation Agriculture and glyphosate – Strategies, lock-ins and diversity in the Belgian Walloon Region
Results found in the abstract :
- Is it possible to practice Conservation Agriculture without glyphosate in Wallonia? What are the lock-ins to, and the conditions required for, the development of Conservation Agriculture without total herbicides ? …
Results found in the presentation :
- By conducting semi-directed interviews in Wallonia, this study identified two kinds of strategies to build a CA without glyphosate …
- The first one includes strategies which optimize glyphosate efficiency (optimal spraying conditions, spray solution composition, low volume technique…) while the second gathers strategies which replace glyphosate for the destruction of cover crops, volunteers from previous cropping and weeds (soil working tools, fodder breaks, pasture…) …
- ‘Adoption of Soil Conservation Practices in Belgium: An Examination of the Theory of Planned Behaviour in the Agri-Environmental Domain’ …
Results found in the publication context :
- Presented at the 25th National Symposium for Applied Biological Sciences ( NSABS) on 31 January 2020 at University of Liège in the campus of Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech …
Results found in download buttons :
- Download the poster …
- Download the abstract …
- Download the master's thesis in French …
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Publication of January 31st 2020Report
The vegetable sector in the Walloon Region: Current situation and scenarios towards 2050
Results found in the presentation :
- This study focuses on the four main vegetable crops in the Walloon Region: peas, beans, carrots and onions; and takes a look at two sub-sectors: the fresh market and the processing industry …
- The study also makes a distinction between production in large open fields and on small and medium-sized farms …
- This study provides an inventory of the Walloon vegetable sector, highlighting the diversity of practices and production methods for the four selected vegetables …
- This study provides an inventory of the Walloon vegetable sector, highlighting the diversity of practices and production methods for the four selected vegetables …
- Secondly, it presents the comparison of different prospective scenarios for vegetable production …
- This study was carried out in an iterative and participatory manner …
- A total of seventeen experts were consulted as part of the study …
Results found in the publication context :
- This research was funded by the Walloon Minister of the Environment …
Results found in download buttons :
- Download the summary (FR) …
- Download the full report (FR) …
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Results found in the abstract :
- Despite several decades of research, relationships leading to competition or facilitation between associated crops remain unclear …
Results found in the presentation :
- After several decades of research, the exact relationships leading to facilitation or competition and the conditions in which they occur are still unclear …
- In order to (i) better understand the mechanisms at work in intercropping and to (ii) identify the gaps in current knowledge, we did an extensive literature review and compiled the information in form of networks of interaction …
- In order to (i) better understand the mechanisms at work in intercropping and to (ii) identify the gaps in current knowledge, we did an extensive literature review and compiled the in form ation in form of networks of interaction …
- We then classified the gathered information into nodes, – which represent elements, e …
- We are therefore currently trying to simplify it in three ways: By splitting the global network in smaller networks, each focusing on a particular subject (e …
- “Pests and diseases in intercropping”); By identifying the ten most used words in the global network and create an individual network for each word, in order to identify the relationships of main importance; By creating an ontology that should allow us to clarify the nature of the nodes and of the links between nodes and to assign to each node a certain level of accuracy, thus simplifying the global network by using only part of the accuracy levels …
- The objective of the simplification is to get network(s) that could be used, among others, to: Identify the gaps in current knowledge about intercropping; Advise researchers and research funds on what to study in intercropping; Serve as a base of discussion with farmers …
- The objective of the simplification is to get network(s) that could be used, among others, to: Identify the gaps in current knowledge about intercropping; Advise researchers and research funds on what to study in intercropping; Serve as a base of discussion with farmers …
- The objective of the simplification is to get network(s) that could be used, among others, to: Identify the gaps in current knowledge about intercropping; Advise research ers and research funds on what to study in intercropping; Serve as a base of discussion with farmers …
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Publication of January 31st 2020Report
Six sectors in Wallonia : current situation and scenarios towards 2050
Results found in the publication context :
- This study was carried out within the framework of the agreement “ Étude relative à la mise en œuvre d’un passage du modèle agricole actuel à un modèle sans produits phytopharmaceutiques et à usage limité d’engrais chimiques” (“ Study on the implementation of a transition from the current agricultural model to a model without plant protection products and with limited use of chemical fertilisers”) established with the UCLouvain by the Walloon Minister of the Environment, Ecological Transition, Spatial Planning, Mobility and Transport and Animal Welfare …
- This study was carried out within the framework of the agreement “ Étude relative à la mise en œuvre d’un passage du modèle agricole actuel à un modèle sans produits phytopharmaceutiques et à usage limité d’engrais chimiques” (“ Study on the implementation of a transition from the current agricultural model to a model without plant protection products and with limited use of chemical fertilisers”) established with the UCLouvain by the Walloon Minister of the Environment, Ecological Transition, Spatial Planning, Mobility and Transport and Animal Welfare …
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Results found in the profil :
- Research director …
Results found in the presentation :
- He supervises the Sytra research team with a focus on the characterization of agricultural and food systems, the development of agroecology and the processes of innovation and transition …
- He is a member of various organizations boards and research groups …
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Results found in the profil :
- Research assistant …
Results found in the presentation :
- Her research focuses on the dynamics of ecological transition, with an original approach mixing agronomy and sociology …
Results found in current research projects :
- Sociological research on farmers seeds and varieties choices in small-scale market gardening systems …
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Results found in the abstract :
- This study looked at the potential for an organic supply of canteens in Wallonia (Southern Belgium) …
- This study looked at the potential for an organic supply of canteens in Wallonia (Southern Belgium) …
Results found in the presentation :
- In the framework of the Walloon Green Deal for Canteens, questions have emerged regarding the quantities and availability of organic products in the Walloon Region and possible evolutions in the supply of canteens …
- The study shows that for bread, potatoes, fruit, dairy products, eggs and poultry meat, reaching a supply of organic products of regional origin of 10% in 2021 and 20% in 2025 should be possible in terms of quantities (in accordance with the trends of increasing organic areas) …
- The study shows that for bread, potatoes, fruit, dairy products, eggs and poultry meat, reaching a supply of organic products of regional origin of 10% in 2021 and 20% in 2025 should be possible in terms of quantities (in accordance with the trends of increasing organic areas) …
- For vegetables, the available quantities vary according to the types of vegetables …
- Although the volumes needed to supply canteens with 10% to 20% should be available for the majority of products, such a change represents a significant challenge due to the temporality of the change in supply channels …
- In addition, particular attention must be paid to the additional cost of raw materials …
- The results of the study are presented in more detail in the attached documents (in French) …
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Publication of August 14th 2019Research article
Lock-Ins and Agency: Towards an Embedded Approach of Individual Pathways in the Walloon Dairy Sector
Results found in the abstract :
- A qualitative study on how the agency articulates with structural dynamics in the individual trajectories of dairy farmers …
Results found in the presentation :
- We designed a qualitative case study based on interviews with farmers and local cheese processors …
Results found in the publication context :
- This research was conducted with the financial support of the Université catholique de Louvain and of the Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique—FNRS—Fonds pour la Formation à la Recherche dans l’Industrie et dans l’Agriculture-FRIA …
- This research was conducted with the financial support of the Université catholique de Louvain and of the Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique—FNRS—Fonds pour la Formation à la Recherche dans l’Industrie et dans l’Agriculture-FRIA …
- The authors are grateful to Thérésa Lebacq (Université Libre de Bruxelles) for co-supervising the project design and Kevin Morel (Earth and Life Institute—Agronomy, Université Catholique de Louvain, Belgium) for helpful comments on earlier versions of this paper …
Results found in the publication type :
- Research article, … …
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- Download the scientific paper …
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Publication of July 22nd 2019Presentation
Understanding agricultural systems and their evolution: a focus on Wallonia
Results found in the abstract :
- How has Walloon agriculture evolved over the past ten years? What is the share of organic agriculture? How to measure the use of pesticides? What scenarios can we envisage for the future? This booklet provides data and analysis to foster debate on those questions …
Results found in the presentation :
- These prospective scenarios ca be used to discuss possible horizons for the Walloon agriculture and trajectories towards a lower use of pesticides …
- As in any prospective study, the consequences of the scenarios are not to be taken for granted: the efforts made over the next few years will make it possible to develop the agricultural system towards greater sustainability …
- As in any prospective study, the consequences of the scenarios are not to be taken for granted: the ef for ts made over the next few years will make it possible to develop the agricultural system towards greater sustainability …
- As in any prospective study, the consequences of the scenarios are not to be taken for granted: the ef for ts made over the next few years will make it possible to develop the agricultural system towards greater sustainability …
Results found in download buttons :
- Download the booklet for print (FR) …
- Download the booklet for print (FR) …
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Results found in the abstract :
- What is the current situation of the livestock sector? To which extent is there a diversity of production systems? What would be the consequences of different scenarios for the development of the sector in terms of production, consumption and environmental impacts? …
Results found in the presentation :
- This study aimed to open a public debate on the environmental consequences of current farming practices and food consumption patterns in Belgium, and on existing alternative production systems …
- The study is based on a prospective approach …
- Several scenarios for the development of the livestock sector by 2050 are then described and their consequences in terms of environmental impacts are assessed …
Results found in the publication context :
- This study was commissioned by Greenpeace Belgium in 2017 with the aim of opening a public debate on the environmental consequences of current farming practices and food consumption patterns in Belgium, and on existing alternative production systems …
Results found in download buttons :
- Download the full report (EN) …
- Download the summary (EN) …
- Download the summary (NL) …
- Download the presentation (EN) …
Results found in files names :
- https://sytra.be/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/UCLouvain_Study_Livestock_Belgium_v191028.pdf
- https://sytra.be/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/UCLouvain_EN_Exec-summary_Livestock_scenarios_191025.pdf
- https://sytra.be/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/UCLouvain_NDLS_Exec-summary_Livestock-scenarios_191029.pdf
- https://sytra.be/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/UCLouvain_Livestock_scenarios_Presentation_190204_VFF.pdf
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Publication of January 31st 2019Report
The cereal sector in Wallonia: Current situation and scenarios towards 2050
Results found in the abstract :
- What are the main production systems for cereals in Wallonia today? How is the sector organised? What developments can be envisaged, and with what consequences in terms of production and pesticide use? …
Results found in the presentation :
- This study provides an overview of the Walloon cereal sector, highlighting the diversity of production systems and the components of downstream flows …
- This study was carried out in an iterative and participatory manner …
- The results of the study are presented in more detail in the attached documents (in French) …
Results found in the publication context :
- This study was carried out within the framework of the agreement “ Étude relative à la mise en œuvre d’un passage du modèle agricole actuel à un modèle sans produits phytopharmaceutiques et à usage limité d’engrais chimiques” (“ Study on the implementation of a transition from the current agricultural model to a model without plant protection products and with limited use of chemical fertilisers”) established with the UCLouvain by the Walloon Minister of the Environment, Ecological Transition, Spatial Planning, Mobility and Transport and Animal Welfare …
- This study was carried out within the framework of the agreement “ Étude relative à la mise en œuvre d’un passage du modèle agricole actuel à un modèle sans produits phytopharmaceutiques et à usage limité d’engrais chimiques” (“ Study on the implementation of a transition from the current agricultural model to a model without plant protection products and with limited use of chemical fertilisers”) established with the UCLouvain by the Walloon Minister of the Environment, Ecological Transition, Spatial Planning, Mobility and Transport and Animal Welfare …
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Publication of January 31st 2019Report
The potato sector in Wallonia: Current situation and scenarios towards 2050
Results found in the abstract :
- What are the main production systems for potatoes in Wallonia today? How is the sector organised? What developments can be envisaged, and with what consequences in terms of production and pesticide use? …
Results found in the presentation :
- his study provides an overview of the Walloon potato sector, highlighting the diversity of production systems and the components of downstream flows …
- This study was carried out in an iterative and participatory manner …
- The results of the study are presented in more detail in the attached documents (in French) …
Results found in the publication context :
- This study was carried out within the framework of the agreement “ Étude relative à la mise en œuvre d’un passage du modèle agricole actuel à un modèle sans produits phytopharmaceutiques et à usage limité d’engrais chimiques” (“ Study on the implementation of a transition from the current agricultural model to a model without plant protection products and with limited use of chemical fertilisers”) established with the UCLouvain by the Walloon Minister of the Environment, Ecological Transition, Spatial Planning, Mobility and Transport and Animal Welfare …
- This study was carried out within the framework of the agreement “ Étude relative à la mise en œuvre d’un passage du modèle agricole actuel à un modèle sans produits phytopharmaceutiques et à usage limité d’engrais chimiques” (“ Study on the implementation of a transition from the current agricultural model to a model without plant protection products and with limited use of chemical fertilisers”) established with the UCLouvain by the Walloon Minister of the Environment, Ecological Transition, Spatial Planning, Mobility and Transport and Animal Welfare …
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Publication of January 31st 2019Report
The bovine meat sector in Wallonia : Current situation and scenarios towards 2050
Results found in the abstract :
- What are the main production systems for bovine meat in Wallonia today? How is the sector organised? What developments can be envisaged, and with what consequences in terms of production and inputs use? …
Results found in the presentation :
- This study provides an overview of the Walloon bovine meat sector, highlighting the diversity of production systems and the components of downstream flows …
- This study was carried out in an iterative and participatory manner …
- The results of the study are presented in more detail in the attached documents (in French) …
Results found in the publication context :
- This study was carried out within the framework of the agreement “ Étude relative à la mise en œuvre d’un passage du modèle agricole actuel à un modèle sans produits phytopharmaceutiques et à usage limité d’engrais chimiques” (“ Study on the implementation of a transition from the current agricultural model to a model without plant protection products and with limited use of chemical fertilisers”) established with the UCLouvain by the Walloon Minister of the Environment, Ecological Transition, Spatial Planning, Mobility and Transport and Animal Welfare …
- This study was carried out within the framework of the agreement “ Étude relative à la mise en œuvre d’un passage du modèle agricole actuel à un modèle sans produits phytopharmaceutiques et à usage limité d’engrais chimiques” (“ Study on the implementation of a transition from the current agricultural model to a model without plant protection products and with limited use of chemical fertilisers”) established with the UCLouvain by the Walloon Minister of the Environment, Ecological Transition, Spatial Planning, Mobility and Transport and Animal Welfare …
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Publication of January 31st 2019Report
The dairy sector in Wallonia : Current situation and scenarios towards 2050
Results found in the presentation :
- This study provides an overview of the Walloon dairy sector, highlighting the diversity of production systems and the components of downstream flows …
- This study was carried out in an iterative and participatory manner …
- The results of the study are presented in more detail in the attached documents (in French) …
Results found in the publication context :
- This study was carried out within the framework of the agreement “ Étude relative à la mise en œuvre d’un passage du modèle agricole actuel à un modèle sans produits phytopharmaceutiques et à usage limité d’engrais chimiques” (“ Study on the implementation of a transition from the current agricultural model to a model without plant protection products and with limited use of chemical fertilisers”) established with the UCLouvain by the Walloon Minister of the Environment, Ecological Transition, Spatial Planning, Mobility and Transport and Animal Welfare …
- This study was carried out within the framework of the agreement “ Étude relative à la mise en œuvre d’un passage du modèle agricole actuel à un modèle sans produits phytopharmaceutiques et à usage limité d’engrais chimiques” (“ Study on the implementation of a transition from the current agricultural model to a model without plant protection products and with limited use of chemical fertilisers”) established with the UCLouvain by the Walloon Minister of the Environment, Ecological Transition, Spatial Planning, Mobility and Transport and Animal Welfare …
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Publication of December 21st 2017PhD thesis
Working and employment conditions in market gardening: which agroecological transition?
Results found in the presentation :
- Several scientists, social movements and politicians are promoting agroecology as a major way to develop quality working conditions for producers and their agricultural workers …
- The thesis sheds light on this debate by analysing the working conditions of producers and the conditions of employment of their workers in the production of vegetables for the fresh market in the Walloon Region (Belgium), ranging from market gardening on small surfaces to the production of vegetables in field crops, both in agroecological, organic and conventional agriculture …
- The results show that there is a plurality of forms of agroecology …
Results found in download buttons :
- Download the thesis in French …
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Publication of November 1st 2017Research article
Working conditions in agroecological, organic and conventional market gardening
Results found in the presentation :
- This study investigates whether ‘green jobs’ in agriculture could contribute to better working conditions …
- We examine a sample of 41 conventional, organic and agroecological vegetable producers who provide fresh produce for markets exploring their working conditions and the employment conditions of their workers, in Wallonia (Belgium) …
- We examine a sample of 41 conventional, organic and agroecological vegetable producers who provide fresh produce for markets exploring their working conditions and the employment conditions of their workers, in Wallonia (Belgium) …
- Drawing on the sociological, economic and agricultural literature, we identify nine dimensions that determine working conditions: leeway and control level; income and social benefits; work (in)security; political experience at work; time at work; intrinsic benefits of work; work-related discomfort; occupational health; and competence …
- First, working conditions were not necessarily better for producers in systems that put more emphasis on ecological values …
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Publication of May 15th 2016Poster
Transition potential of cheese-processing niche value chains in the Région Herbagère Liégeoise and Haute Ardenne
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- Study on the trajectories and issues faced by the dairy farmers in niche cheese-processing value chains, that uncovers systemic lock-ins to alternative pathways of milk production and processing in the Walloon Region …
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- This poster (in French) was made as part of an application for the HERA master thesis award Sustainable Food 2016 …
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- Poster made for the HERA master thesis award Sustainable Food 2016 …
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Publication of January 2nd 2016Research article
Clarifying the socioeconomic dimensions of agroecology: between principles and practices
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- This study helps to clarify the socioeconomic principles of agroecology by first identifying a list of principles in popular and scientific literature and, as a second step, by putting the principles to the test of a qualitative study of two Belgian organizations …
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Publication of October 1st 2015Report
The imbalance in research funding : the case of organic farming in EU.
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- A report for the European Greens on the funding of organic farming …
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- Organic farming is gaining legitimacy in the media and political agenda, but is still considered as alternative in the research agenda …
- Comparing the funding of research programs in agriculture, biotechnology and organic farming at the EU level and in four countries (France, Belgium, Germany and The Netherlands) will render this imbalance more visible (part 1) …
- Within this unfavourable context, a series of specific research initiatives should be emphasized (part 2) …
- On the other hand, four case studies illustrate the specificities and impact of research specifically supporting organic farming (part 4) …
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- A study for the European Greens …
- A study for the European Greens …
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- A report on the advantages of organic farming and level of research funding of organic farming in Europe …
- Paradoxically, high environnemental performances of organic farming are not triggering a significant investment in research …
- Paradoxically, high environnemental performances of organic farming are not triggering a significant investment in research …
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Publication of November 28th 2014Research article
Role of input self-sufficiency in the economic and environmental sustainability of specialised dairy farms
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- What are the structural characteristics necessary for the self-sufficiency of specialised dairy farms located in the grassland area? What are the relationships between input self-sufficiency, environmental and economic sustainability? …
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- To address this gap, our work has three objectives as follows: (1) identifying the structural characteristics required by specialised dairy farms located in the grassland area to be self-sufficient; (2) analysing the relationships between input self-sufficiency, environmental and economic sustainability; and (3) studying how the farms react to a decrease in milk price according to their self-sufficiency degree …
- To address this gap, our work has three objectives as follows: (1) identifying the structural characteristics required by specialised dairy farms located in the grassland area to be self-sufficient; (2) analysing the relationships between input self-sufficiency, environmental and economic sustainability; and (3) studying how the farms react to a decrease in milk price according to their self-sufficiency degree …
- The most autonomous farms used less input – especially animal feeding – for a same output level, and there for e combined good environmental and economic per for mances …
- The most autonomous farms used less input – especially animal feeding – for a same output level, and there for e combined good environmental and economic per for mances …
- The most autonomous farms used less input – especially animal feeding – for a same output level, and there for e combined good environmental and economic per for mances …
- Their incomes per work unit were, therefore, less impacted by falling prices, but remained lower than those of more autonomous farms …
- Our results pave the way to study the role of increasing input self-sufficiency in the transition of dairy farming systems towards sustainability …
- Further research is required to study a wide range of systems and agro-ecological contexts, as well as to consider the evolution of farm sustainability in the long term …
- Further research is required to study a wide range of systems and agro-ecological contexts, as well as to consider the evolution of farm sustainability in the long term …
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Publication of January 1st 2014Research article
Agricultural innovation from above and from below: confrontation and integration on Rwanda’s hills
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- In its 2008 World Development Report, the World Bank pleaded for a ‘Green Revolution’ for sub-Saharan Africa, pointing particularly to the importance of including smallholder farmers …
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- Research article, … …
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Publication of March 29th 2013PhD thesis
Systemic analysis of innovation processes in banana systems in the Great Lakes region
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- The agrarian systems of the Great Lakes region (Rwanda, Burundi and Kivu), one of the most densely populated on the continent, are characterised by small family farms where banana cultivation constitutes an agronomic, food, economic and social pillar for households …
- Faced with major challenges such as lack of production means (labour force, degradation of soil fertility) and diseases (banana bacterial wilt), farmers must innovate to overcome these constraints …
- Using a systemic and comprehensive approach developed and constructed over the course of the research, this thesis analyses the innovation processes at work in the region’s agricultural systems …
- Taking these elements into account throughout the research process has made it possible to understand farmers’ strategies and to overcome the negative perceptions (archaism, incompetence) that too often weigh on them, in order to recognize their capacities …
- This study demonstrates the potential of a bottom-up and systemic approach to innovation in relation to the solutions that are most often exclusively technical and are carried by numerous national and international players …
- This study demonstrates the potential of a bottom-up and systemic approach to innovation in relation to the solutions that are most often exclusively technical and are carried by numerous national and international players …
- Two action-research projects, one in microfinance and the other in plant pathology, illustrate the usefulness of this type of approach and the interest of the methodology developed …
- This interdisciplinary thesis contributes to legitimizing an alternative path that is more relevant for tomorrow’s agriculture while questioning the role of the researcher in agricultural research for development …
- This interdisciplinary thesis contributes to legitimizing an alternative path that is more relevant for tomorrow’s agriculture while questioning the role of the research er in agricultural research for development …
- This interdisciplinary thesis contributes to legitimizing an alternative path that is more relevant for tomorrow’s agriculture while questioning the role of the research er in agricultural research for development …
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Publication of November 16th 2012Research article
Sustainability indicators for livestock farming. A review
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- As a consequence, there is a strong social demand for sustainable livestock systems …
- Sustainable livestock systems should indeed be environmentally friendly, economically viable for farmers, and socially acceptable, notably for animal welfare …
- For that goal, many sustainability indicators and methods have been developed at the farm level …
- We set guidelines for selecting indicators in a data-driven context, by reviewing selection criteria and discussing methodological issues …
- A case study is presented …
- Finally, we discuss the following issues: topics for which no indicators are measurable from available data should explicitly be mentioned in the results …
- The unit used to express indicators influences the results and has therefore to be taken into account during interpretation …
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- Sustainability indicators for livestock farming …
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- Research article, … …
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Publication of July 31st 2009Research article
How agricultural research shapes a technological regime that develops genetic engineering but locks out agroecological innovations
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- Reorientation towards more holistic approaches, including agroecology, has been backed by a global international assessment of agriculture S&T for development (IAASTD) …
- Genetic engineering and agroecology can be usefully analysed as two different technological paradigms, even though they have not been equally successful in influencing agricultural research …
- We used a Systems of Innovation (SI) approach to identify the determinants of innovation (the factors that influence research choices) within agricultural research systems …
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- How agricultural research systems shape a technological regime that develops genetic engineering but locks out agroecological innovations …
- Research Policy, Volume 38, Issue 6, 2009, Pages 971-983 …
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- This article was published by Gaëtan Vanloqueren in the context of his PhD researchs …
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- Research article, … …
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Publication of January 1st 2008Research article
Why are ecological wheat cultivars slow to develop? A ‘lock-in’ case study
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- Cultivar adoption has been an important topic of research, but few analyses have been done in Europe in the past decades …
- These factors explain why current wheat-cropping systems are maintained in a ‘pesticide lock-in’ situation, an economic concept that could be used more frequently to study agricultural innovations …
- Considering these intangible ‘ barriers’ to current and forthcoming innovations is a first step towards a more comprehensive policy to promote sustainable agriculture …
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- Baret, Why are ecological, low-input, multi-resistant wheat cultivars slow to develop commercially? A Belgian agricultural ‘lock-in’ case study, Ecological Economics, Volume 66, Issues 2–3, 2008, Pages 436-446, ISSN 0921-8009, https://doi …
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- Research article, … …