Publication of July 2nd 2021 CommunicationProduction systemsCrop diversification: recommendations for overcoming barriersThe diversification of cropping systems is still limited due to barriers occurring at the farm level, along value chains as well as in the coordination between actors. What are the policies needed to effectively foster crop diversification in EU countries? Production systems Cereals sectorProtein cropsBiodiversityInnovationCrop diversificationPath dependencyLeversEurope
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 June 21st 2021 PosterProduction systemsAn operational definition of Conservation Agriculture to categorize the diversity of models in a given territoryThis poster presents the results of a literature review to build a broad and operational definition of Conservation Agriculture. Production systems Crop diversificationConservation agricultureLiterature review
Publication of June 21st 2021 Working paperProduction systemsAn operational definition of Conservation Agriculture to categorize the diversity of models in a given territoryThis work presents the results of a literature review to build a broad and operational definition of Conservation Agriculture. Production systems Crop diversificationConservation agricultureLiterature review
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 March 12th 2020 Research articleFood value chainsA variety of crop diversification strategies in EuropeThis article identifies the variety of crop diversification strategies implemented by European farmers and explores the extent to which barriers to crop diversification can be related to the proximity of innovation settings with dominant food systems. Food value chains Cereals sectorProtein cropsInnovationCrop diversification
Publication of January 31st 2020 PosterProduction systemsNetworks of Interactions in IntercroppingDespite several decades of research, relationships leading to competition or facilitation between associated crops remain unclear. This poster presents an attempt to compile available knowledge on intercropping in order to improve its understanding. Production systems Crop diversificationLiterature review
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 January 31st 2020 PosterProduction systemsConservation Agriculture and glyphosate – Strategies, lock-ins and diversity in the Belgian Walloon RegionIs 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 ? Production systems GlyphosateCrop diversificationConservation agricultureLeversLock-inParticipatory approachWallonia
