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.Beef meat sectorFarmer agencyFlandersShort food supply chainBelgiumPathwaysAgroecology
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.Literature reviewIntercropping
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?Vegetable sectorCereals sectorPotato sectorBeetroot sectorDairy sectorBeef meat sectorDiversityAgricultural inputsPesticidesLand use planningProspective scenariosBelgiumWalloniaParticipatory processPathways
Publication of January 31st 2020 ReportProduction systemsThe vegetable sector in the Walloon Region: Current situation and scenarios towards 2050What are the main modes of production of vegetable crops today in Wallonia? How are the sectors organized? What developments can we envisage, and with what consequences in terms of production and use of pesticides?Vegetable sectorProspective scenariosBelgiumWalloniaParticipatory process
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 ?Conservation agricultureDiversityStrategiesGlyphosateWalloniaParticipatory processLock-insTransition enablers
Publication of October 10th 2019 ReportProduction systemsPotential for an organic supply of canteens in WalloniaThis study looked at the potential for an organic supply of canteens in Wallonia (Southern Belgium). It compared the demand from Walloon canteens with the production potential of organic farming in the Region. It includes prospective projections towards 2021 and 2025.Organic agricultureLand use planningProspective scenariosBelgiumWalloniaTransition enablers
Publication of January 31st 2019 ReportProduction systemsThe cereal sector in Wallonia: Current situation and scenarios towards 2050What are the main production systems for cereals in Wallonia today? How is the sector organised? What developments can be envisaged, and with what consequences in terms of production and pesticide use?Cereals sectorAgricultural inputsPesticidesProspective scenariosBelgiumWalloniaParticipatory process
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?Beef meat sectorPesticidesProspective scenariosBelgiumWalloniaParticipatory process
Publication of January 31st 2019 ReportProduction systemsThe dairy sector in Wallonia : Current situation and scenarios towards 2050What are the main production systems in the dairy sector in Wallonia today? How is the sector organised? What developments can be envisaged, and with what consequences in terms of production and inputs use?Dairy sectorAgricultural inputsPesticidesProspective scenariosBelgiumWalloniaParticipatory process
Publication of January 31st 2019 ReportProduction systemsThe potato sector in Wallonia: Current situation and scenarios towards 2050What are the main production systems for potatoes in Wallonia today? How is the sector organised? What developments can be envisaged, and with what consequences in terms of production and pesticide use?Potato sectorAgricultural inputsPesticidesProspective scenariosBelgiumWalloniaParticipatory process
Publication of December 21st 2017 PhD thesisProduction systemsWorking and employment conditions in market gardening: which agroecological transition?Do agroecology and organic farming offer better working conditions than conventional agriculture?Organic agricultureVegetable sectorBelgiumWalloniaParticipatory processEconomic viabilityAgroecology
Publication of November 1st 2017 Research articleProduction systemsWorking conditions in agroecological, organic and conventional market gardeningTo what extent do production systems differ in terms of working conditions? To what extent do agroecological production systems offer better working conditions than other systems?Vegetable sectorBelgiumWalloniaParticipatory processEconomic viabilityAgroecology
