Publication of April 5th 2022 Research articleTransition pathwaysThe economic implications of a protein transitionThe protein transition, defined as the rebalancing between animal and alternative proteins in diets, is presented as a solution to mitigate the harmful effects of cattle production on the environment. We discuss the implications of such a transition on current livestock farms. Transition pathways Dairy sectorBeef meat sectorMeadows and pastureProtein transitionEconomic performanceEnvironmental footprintWalloniaBelgiumEurope
Publication of November 8th 2021 ReportProduction systemsAssessing the use of pesticide for livestock productsThis study assesses the use of chemical pesticides for animal-based products. Production systems Eggs sectorDairy sectorBeef meat sectorPig meat sectorPoultry meat sectorPesticidesInputsSustainability indicatorsCrop diversificationEnvironmental footprintEurope
Publication of April 22nd 2021 PhD thesisTransition pathwaysThe pursuit of agroecological principles by Flemish beef farmers: advancing towards a body of thought for sustainable food systemsThe thesis of Louis Tessier based on the Flemish beef sector. Is agroecology an option in this context ? Transition pathways Beef meat sectorAgroecologyShort supply chainsEconomic performanceFlanders
Publication of December 18th 2020 Research articleProduction systemsHow and to what extent are Flemish farmers pursuing the principles of agroecology ?How and to what extent the Flemish farmers are pursuing the principles of agroecology? A paper by Louis Tessier and colleagues in collaboration with ILVO. Production systems Beef meat sectorAgroecologyFlanders
Publication of September 30th 2020 ReportProduction systemsThe dual challenge of livestock production in WalloniaThis study highlights that it is possible to combine environmental and economic performance in bovine (dairy and suckler) production systems in Wallonia (Southern Belgium). Production systems Dairy sectorBeef meat sectorSustainability indicatorsCrop diversificationEconomic performanceEnvironmental footprintWallonia
Publication of July 17th 2020 Working paperTransition pathwaysCan prospective approaches ignite debate on the future of the agriculture and livestock sector?How do actors relate to prospective approaches? In this article, we analyze the responses of farmers' unions to the release of scenarios about the future of the livestock sector in Belgium. Transition pathways Eggs sectorDairy sectorBeef meat sectorPig meat sectorPoultry meat sectorMeadows and pastureSustainability indicatorsProspective scenariosParticipatory approachFlandersWalloniaBelgium
Publication of April 24th 2020 Research articleProduction systemsPathways of action followed by Flemish beef farmers – agroecology as a practiceAgroecology is often brought up as an alternative development pathway for livestock systems. Yet, what does it mean in practice? In this article we find out by asking beef farmers themselves how they put agroecological principles into practice. Production systems Beef meat sectorAgroecologyShort supply chainsFlandersBelgium
Publication of January 31st 2020 ReportProduction systemsSix sectors in Wallonia : current situation and scenarios towards 2050What are the main production systems today in Wallonia? How are the sectors organised? What developments can be envisaged, and with what consequences in terms of production and inputs use? Production systems Vegetable sectorCereals sectorPotato sectorBeetroot sectorDairy sectorBeef meat sectorPesticidesInputsCrop diversificationProspective scenariosParticipatory approachWalloniaBelgium
Publication of February 5th 2019 ReportTransition pathwaysScenarios for the future of the livestock sector in BelgiumWhat 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? Transition pathways Eggs sectorDairy sectorBeef meat sectorPig meat sectorPoultry meat sectorProspective scenariosParticipatory approachWalloniaBelgium
Publication of January 31st 2019 ReportProduction systemsThe bovine meat sector in Wallonia : Current situation and scenarios towards 2050What 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? Production systems Beef meat sectorPesticidesProspective scenariosParticipatory approachWalloniaBelgium
Publication of November 16th 2012 Research articleProduction systemsSustainability indicators for livestock farming. A reviewWhat indicators should be used to assess the sustainability of livestock systems ? Production systems Dairy sectorBeef meat sectorSustainability indicatorsLiterature review
