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
Past event Workshop May 26th 2025 Ottignies-Louvain-la-NeuveTransition pathwaysPWRP 3: What transition scenarios could reduce pesticide use and risks in Wallonia?Open workshop discussion on transition scenarios to guide the reduction of pesticide use and associated risks in Walloon agricultural regions and sectors. Transition pathways Production systems Vegetable sectorFruit sectorCereals sectorProtein cropsPotato sectorBeetroot sectorMeadows and pastureLand use planningPesticidesInputsOrganic farmingProspective scenariosParticipatory approachWallonia
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 Conference January 23rd 2025 NamurProduction systemsParticipation in the SPW ARNE DAEA annual conference – Crossed perspectives on Walloon agricultureOn January 23th (2025), we took part in the first symposium entitled "Different perspectives on Walloon agriculture", organised by the Directorate for Agricultural Economic Analysis (Walloon Public Service). Production systems Cereals sectorPotato sectorPesticidesEconomic performanceEnvironmental footprintWallonia
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
Publication of September 19th 2025 CommunicationAcetamiprid: Setting the record straightIntervention in the public and mediatic debate on exemptions that still allow the use of neonicotinoids in Wallonia. PesticidesEnvironmental footprintWalloniaBelgiumFrance
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 July 1st 2025 CommunicationTransition pathwaysPesticide Load IndicatorVarious indicators are used to measure the impact of pesticides. The indicator we consider most relevant is the ‘Pesticide Load’. This note presents the proposed adjustments to this indicator as part of Noé Vandevoorde's thesis. Transition pathways Production systems Vegetable sectorFruit sectorCereals sectorProtein cropsPotato sectorMeadows and pastureLand use planningPesticidesLeversPolicy recommendationsWalloniaBelgiumEurope
Publication of September 3rd 2024 ReportProduction systemsEffects of aerated compost teas in agricultureShort brochure presenting the results of a literature review on aerated compost teas and their effects in agriculture. Production systems PesticidesInputsOrganic farmingLiterature review
Publication of February 5th 2024 PresentationFood value chainsFair prices for farmers and consumers in the value chainWe provide a presentation on true pricing in the food value chains. Food value chains PesticidesExternalitiesSocial costsLeversPolicy recommendationsEurope
Publication of April 14th 2023 Research articleProduction systemsThe social cost of pesticide use in FrancePesticides are widely used in agricultural systems. In collaboration with the BASIC team in Paris, we published the first assessment of the cost of pesticide use for the budget of the French state. A scientific paper published in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems (open access) Production systems PesticidesPolicy recommendationsFrance
