Projects

The cultivation of fruiting vegetables and leafy crops is increasingly under threat from pathogens such as fungi, viruses and bacteria. Nano-ultrafiltration is a promising technique for removing pathogens from irrigation water using a physical membrane, but its practical application remains a challenge.

Optimisation of cultivation and lighting strategies for aubergines under LED lighting

TuTact is developing a sustainable, region-specific strategy for controlling Tuta absoluta in tomatoes. Through monitoring, knowledge-sharing and collaboration between growers, the organisation is working towards effective prevention and control.

Aphids pose a threat to pepper cultivation and cause damage. ContraMyz is developing a sustainable IPM strategy based on monitoring and integrated control through preventive, biological, physical and chemical measures.

B3W (Support Service for Better Soil and Water Quality) was established in early 2021 to support the objectives of the Flemish manure policy. It is a partnership of 13 knowledge and research centres, set up on behalf of the Flemish Land Agency.

Since 2024, there has been a sudden surge in leaf nematodes in strawberry cultivation. In this project, we are using a systems-based approach to tackle this new problem.

Looking for alternative sources of CO₂ for greenhouse horticulture.

Optimising nitrogen use whilst maintaining high-quality plant products.

Since 2021, a wilt disease has been circulating in sweet pepper cultivation. Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. capsici is...

In recent years, due to a reduction in the use of chemical control agents and possibly also as...

The overall objective of ReduVeen – ‘Reducing the use of peat in press pots in Flemish vegetable cultivation’...

Circular fertilisers offer numerous benefits: they are cost-effective and strengthen circularity within the agricultural sector. Although growers are...

In this project, we aim to fill the knowledge gaps surrounding fertigation, further develop this system and make...

For several decades now, the practical centres have been promoting the use of fertilisation advice in vegetable growing as one of the most important ways of achieving both an economically viable and high-quality harvest and minimising the environmental impact of nutrients.

Soil fertility on much of Flanders’ agricultural land is under pressure. In particular, carbon content, pH and soil structure are areas of concern.

Observations and warnings are issued at various trial plots. For example, field observations are carried out to monitor...

The key to minimising nutrient losses in the horticultural sector – alongside avoiding over-fertilisation – is to improve...

The basis of sustainable crop protection rests, first and foremost, on prevention and natural enemies to maintain a...