Publication of February 2nd 2026 PresentationTransition pathwaysPresentations at Natagriwal’s Scientific Support DayThree members of SYTRA spoke at Natagriwal's annual scientific exchange and support day for advisors, dedicated to the issue of reducing pesticide use and associated risks. Transition pathways Production systems Vegetable sectorFruit sectorCereals sectorProtein cropsPotato sectorBeetroot sectorMeadows and pastureagri-environmentLand use planningRotationsPesticidesInputsCrop diversificationOrganic farmingLeversProspective scenariosWallonia
Past event Thesis presentation October 10th 2025 Louvain-la-NeuveTransition pathwaysPublic thesis defence of Noé VandevoordeThis PhD shares 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, join us to explore solutions for pesticide reduction. Talk in French, drinks after—all welcome! Transition pathways Production systems Vegetable sectorFruit sectorCereals sectorPotato sectorBeetroot sectorMeadows and pasturegovernanceagri-environmentRotationsPesticidesSustainability indicatorsCrop diversificationOrganic farmingEnvironmental footprintPolicy recommendationsWalloniaEurope
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 August 25th 2025 PresentationTransition pathwaysAccelerating the transition: a multi-scale approachKeynote at 8th International Farming System Design Conference in Palaiseau (France) Transition pathways governanceagri-environmentPesticidesProtein transitionInnovationAgroecologyPlanetary limitsPath dependencyLock-inPolicy recommendationsBelgiumEurope
Publication of April 19th 2025 Research articleTransition pathwaysA governance perspective on agri-environmental schemes: Actors, roles, and barriersThis study aims to provide a complementary governance perspective on Agri-environmental schemes (AES). Transition pathways governanceagri-environmentLock-inPolicy recommendationsFrance
Publication of March 21st 2025 PresentationTransition pathwaysAgri-environmental schemes governance – a systematic literature reviewA seminar on The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the Environment, exploring the (in-)effectiveness of agri-environmental policy instruments Transition pathways governanceagri-environmentBiodiversityLiterature reviewPolicy recommendationsEurope
