Sytra

Transition of food systems

Publications

Publication of May 15th 2024

Research article

Production systems

A method to account for diversity of practices in Conservation Agriculture

Local factors influence the translation of Conservation Agriculture (CA) into practices. To categorize the diversity of farmers’ CA practices, we combined archetypal and hierarchical clustering analysis. In Wallonia, we were able to identify three main CA-types with salient practices.

Conservation agriculture

Diversity Belgium Wallonia Participatory process

Authors

Manon Ferdinand Philippe Baret

Publication of May 8th 2024

Transition pathways

Scenarios and case studies for a sustainable transition of the Belgian food system

Study for WWF Belgium proposing two scenarios for the future of the Belgian food system

Organic agriculture Vegetable sector Fruit sector Cereals sector Protein crops Potato sector Beetroot sector Eggs sector Dairy sector Beef meat sector Pig meat sector Poultry meat sector Meadows and pasture

sustainability assessment Protein transition Diversity Sustainability indicators Prospective scenarios Belgium

Authors

Quentin Vandersteen Anton Riera Noé Vandevoorde Philippe Baret Louis Tessier

Publication of May 2nd 2024

Food value chains

The Diversity of Practices in Conservation Agriculture: Categorization and Impact Assessment in the Walloon Region, Belgium

What types of Conservation Agriculture (CA) are present in Wallonia? Do these different CA-types have the same potential impact on soil quality, and do they follow the same transition processes?

Conservation agriculture

Diversity Environmental footprint Wallonia Participatory process Pathways Climate change

Authors

Manon Ferdinand Philippe Baret

Publication of April 24th 2024

Transition pathways

Payment schemes for environmental services by farming

Project aiming to clarify the theoretical concepts and best practices regarding payment schemes that reward farmers for environmental services. Project funded by the Walloon Public Service (SPW) as part of the Terraé action plan.

Policy Sustainability indicators Europe Environmental footprint Wallonia Biodiversity Climate change

Authors

Anton Riera Philippe Baret Charles Vander Linden

Publication of March 11th 2024

Transition pathways

Alignment and coordination strategies for crop diversification

The development of crop diversification systems requires a high level of coordination of material flows and strategies. We highlight the diversity of crop diversification value chains and point levers to enhance the alignment and coordination of crop diversification processes.

Cereals sector Protein crops

Food value chain

Authors

Hind Dib Clémentine Antier Philippe Baret

Publication of January 15th 2024

Food value chains

Establishment of a sustainable food barometer in Wallonia

In partnership with ICEDD, Sytra is developing the first sustainable food barometer in Wallonia.

Sustainability indicators

Authors

Anne-Maud Courtois Quentin Vandersteen Institut de Conseil et d'Etudes en Développement Durable

Publication of March 1st 2024

Production systems

Launch of a new study on opportunities for the production of seeds in Wallonia

The new project Semences d’Ici aims to promote seed production and the adoption of vegetables varieties suitable for the region of Wallonia.

Organic agriculture Vegetable sector

Seeds Innovation Agricultural inputs Belgium Wallonia Participatory process Economic viability

Authors

Clémentine Antier

Publication of February 5th 2024

Food value chains

Fair prices for farmers and consumers in the value chain

We provide a presentation on true pricing in the food value chains.

Food value chain Social cost accounting Externalities Policy Europe Pesticides Transition enablers

Authors

Publication of February 2nd 2024

Food value chains

Redefining the value of food – A EU policy review

How effective are current European policies in addressing negative externalities generated along our food value chains ? This papers delves into the reported impacts of EU agrifood policies that directly affect agricultural producers.

Food value chain Social cost accounting Externalities Policy Europe Literature review

Authors

Anne-Maud Courtois Diana Borniotto

Publication of January 3rd 2024

Research article

Transition pathways

A systematic review of the definitions, narratives and paths forwards for a protein transition in high-income countries

The article's main findings shed light on the lack of definitions of the protein transition, divergent opinions on protein reduction or replacement in diets, and a notable oversight of systematic change by focusing solely on the nutritional function of proteins.

Protein crops Beef meat sector Pig meat sector Poultry meat sector Meadows and pasture

Authors

Océane Duluins Philippe Baret

Publication of December 21st 2023

Food value chains

Job offer – Research assistant

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.

Authors

Caroline Amrom Philippe Baret

Publication of November 25th 2024

Production systems

Identification of barriers to the use of intercropping in 12 European case studies

In the context of the IntercropVALUES project, barriers to the use of intercropping were identified in 12 european case studies, considering the whole value chain. The results of this identification and analysis are compiled in a public report.

Vegetable sector Cereals sector

Food value chain Europe Intercropping Lock-ins Agroecology

Authors

Céline Chevalier Philippe Baret Claire Morelle (IFOAM Organics Europe), Eric Justes (CIRAD)