About
CRA-W brings together scientific research, service and support functions in support of Walloon farmers, stockbreeders, horticulturists, forestry producers and operators in the agri-food sector
COMMUNITY & GOVERNANCE
1 - Relations between farmers, agri-food systems and stakeholders2 - Environmental services delivering3 - Enhancing the value of agriculture, the link with the rural community and community5 - solutions to reduce the use of terrestrial and marine resources8 - Effective monitoring and surveillance systems of environment9 - Green & digital transition services11 - Digital twin for farming, Forestry and rural areas14 - Give farmers world the right skills and information to prepare them for the agriculture and livestock farming of the future
AREAS OF ACTIVITIES
Biodiversity, natural ressourcesAgriculture, forestry and rural areas, Farming systemsEnvironmental observation / Adaptation to climate change
FROM CULTURE TO FOOD, FOOD SYSTEMS & NUTRITION
3 - Sustainable water management in agricultural systems6 - Plant protection risk management7 - Pasture management9 - Innovative solutions for valorising crops in food/non-food production on-farm10 - Help to farmers to manage sustainable and efficient farming systems
BIODIVERSITY & CLIMATE
6 - Ecosystem assessment and simulation of impacts on people and economy9 - Pathways to enhance biodiversity10 - Better understanding of the issues surrounding biodiversity and the importance of preserving it for the general public and local authorities11 - Help and rehabilitation of nature to preserve agricultural systems12 - Improve stress resistance in cultivation for livestock farming
ENVIRONMENT & ZERO POLLUTION
7 - Digital applications dedicated to farming enterprises to manage feedstocks