Projects

Need for nuts

In progress 01/04/2022 → 31/03/2024

This project investigates the potential of nut cultivation and processing in Flanders to stimulate sustainable land use, sustainable food production and a local protein supply.

FoodForward

In progress 01/02/2022 → 29/01/2024

FoodForward is a partnership between farmers and researchers. The focus is on food forests as an inspiring and innovative business model.

AGROMIX

In progress EU AGROMIX 01/11/2020 → 31/10/2024

The aim of AGROMIX, which stands for “AGROforestry and MIXed farming systems”, is to conduct participatory research to stimulate the transition to resilient and efficient land use in Europe.

Agroforestry 2025

In progress AGROFORESTRY2025 01/10/2020 → 30/09/2024

Within the project ‘AGROFORESTRY 2025’ we aim to increase the applicability of agroforestry within the Flemish agricultural sector.

Weidescherm

In progress WEIDESCHERM 01/03/2020 → 28/02/2022

The project Weidescherm includes the assignment ‘Determining adequate planting as shelter for animals that are kept outside’.

Voederbomen (fodder trees)

In progress 15/02/2020 → 31/12/2021

Fodder trees for organic ruminants (dairy, beef, goat and sheep farmers)

Farmlife

In progress FARMLIFE 01/09/2018 → 31/08/2023

FARM LIFE is aimed at the transition towards climate-resilient, diversified and multi-layered agricultural systems, with a particular focus on agroforestry practices.

P'Orchard

Complete AVDKP PORCHARD 01/09/2017 → 31/08/2019

Inagro, ILVO and a number of committed pig farmers worked together in the context of this project to use agroforestry to set up an outdoor area for pigs.

LEGCOMBIO

Complete LEGCOMBIO 01/04/2017 → 01/03/2020

LEGCOMBIO: Creating added value in organic agriculture through sustainable combinations of crops with poultry