Publication of October 29th 2025 Research articleTransition pathwaysDiversity of agri-environmental governance and potential impacts on environmental performance – a systematic reviewThis study highlights the diversity of Agri-Environmental Schemes (AES) governance across 15 Member States of the EU, and identify governance-related factors influencing AES environmental performance Transition pathways Production systems governanceagri-environmentLiterature reviewEurope
Publication of December 1st 2025 Research articleTransition pathwaysFive methodological updates of the Danish Pesticide Load Indicator to support EU-wide pesticide risk reduction policiesIn this new scientific article, we propose five methodological updates to the Pesticide Load Indicator (PLI) to support pesticide reduction policies in a transparent, scientifically robust manner, harmonised at the European scale. Transition pathways Vegetable sectorFruit sectorCereals sectorProtein cropsPotato sectorBeetroot sectorPesticidesLeversEnvironmental footprintPolicy recommendationsEurope
Past event Workshop November 20th 2024 Transition pathwaysWebinar – Co-constructing the transformation of AECM support schemes in Wallonia and the Hauts-de-FranceParticipatory webinar on the challenges of agri-environmental schemes (AES) in Wallonia and Hauts-de-France Transition pathways Cereals sectorMeadows and pastureLeversPolicy recommendationsParticipatory approachWallonia
Past event Conference October 18th 2024 GentTransition pathwaysThe Protein Transition: Rethinking our diets for a sustainable futureStudents4food Inspirational Talks: a World Food Forum Event in Ghent Transition pathways Protein transition
Past event Conference October 9th 2024 Transition pathwaysFrom Policies to Practices: An Agroecological Approach to TransitionA conference on agroecology Transition pathways Agroecology
Publication of October 28th 2025 PhD thesisTransition pathwaysScientific narratives for the protein transition: Will systemic change be possible?The PhD of Océane Duluins focuses on one of the major ongoing transformations in agri-food systems, the protein transition, understood as the shift from unsustainable animal-based dietary and production patterns toward more sustainable protein sources and production systems. Transition pathways Protein cropsEggs sectorDairy sectorBeef meat sectorPig meat sectorPoultry meat sectorProtein transitionLiterature reviewEurope
Past event Conference June 26th 2024 BruxellesTransition pathwaysFarming without harming: policy action for resilient agricultureHosted by Pesticide Action Network Europe, Friends of the Earth Europe, The European Network of Scientists for Social and Environmental Responsibility and Agroecology Europe Transition pathways AgroecologyPolicy recommendationsWalloniaEurope
Publication of October 10th 2025 PhD thesisTransition pathwaysThree tools for the reduction of pesticide impacts (PhD public defence)The PhD of Noé Vandevoorde presents three hands-on tools to cut risks for health and the environment while keeping farms productive. From toxicity indicators to crop rotations and groundwater protection, it explores solutions for pesticide reduction. Transition pathways Production systems Vegetable sectorFruit sectorCereals sectorProtein cropsPotato sectorBeetroot sectorMeadows and pastureLand use planningLeversPolicy recommendationsWalloniaBelgiumEurope
Publication of October 2nd 2025 Research articleTransition pathwaysA Restatement of the Protein TransitionThis paper seeks to bridge disciplinary silos in the study of the protein transition by bringing together diverse perspectives and insights. Its aim is to foster interdisciplinary and reflexive approaches that can better support transformative change in food systems. Transition pathways Protein transitionEurope
Publication of October 2nd 2025 PresentationTransition pathwaysA Conceptual And Analytical Framework To Understand Lock-Ins In The Agrifood Systems TransitionPresentation of conceptual and analytical frameworks to understand lock-ins in the agrifood system transition developed by the Sytra team at the 8th International Farming System Design Conference (FSD8). Transition pathways Path dependencyLock-inParticipatory approach
Past event Conference June 12th 2024 FrickTransition pathways187th Seminar of the European Association of Agricultural Economists (EAAE)Four members of the Sytra Team will be participating in the 187th Seminar of the European Association of Agricultural Economists (EAAE) in Frick between the 12 and 16th of June. Transition pathways
Publication of September 11th 2025 ReportTransition pathwaysWhat transition pathways should be followed to reduce pesticide use and risks in Wallonia by 2035?This work carried out by Sytra aims to provide the Walloon Region with a new forward-looking and strategic overview to facilitate discussions on the future of the Walloon agricultural sector and potential transition paths towards 2035. Transition pathways Production systems Vegetable sectorFruit sectorCereals sectorProtein cropsPotato sectorBeetroot sectorMeadows and pasturePesticidesInputsSustainability indicatorsCrop diversificationOrganic farmingProspective scenariosParticipatory approachWallonia
