Expertise
Our role in projects consists mostly of field experiments, pilot demonstration, TEAs, and stakeholder interaction.
- Other expertise
Author
Inagro
Research Centre
inagro.be/engRoeselare, BelgiumAbout
Inagro is a practical research and advise centre. We situate ourselves between farmers and academia. Within our broad range of expertise, some highlights are:
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2 accredited Living Labs (ENOLL)
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The largest rooftop greenhouse in Europe (Agrotopia)
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The insect rearing centre is listed on the EU innovation radar
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An adaptable anaerobic digestion unit
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An accredited laboratory specialised in anorganic parameters (in soil, manure, water, and plant)
We can be a partner for communication and demonstration of innovations. Our research ranges from pot to field trials; and from conventional to organic farming. More specifically, Inagro works on:
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arable farming
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agroforestry
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horticulture
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hydroculture
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aquaculture
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insect rearing
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livestock farming
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mushroom farming
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smart farming
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renewable energy production
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circular economy
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crop protection
AREAS OF ACTIVITIES
Circular EconomyZero pollutionAgriculture, forestry and rural areas, Farming systemsFood systems, food and NutritionEnvironmental observation / Adaptation to climate change
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 community4 - Implemented environmental footprint and bio-based principle6 - Linking up bioeconomy networks7 - Boosting R&I in bioeconomy11 - Digital twin for farming, Forestry and rural areas12 - Boosting the passage of knowledges to practice in farming systems13 - Increasing expertise and skills of specialists through an EU pool of experts specialised in green and adaptable agriculture14 - Give farmers world the right skills and information to prepare them for the agriculture and livestock farming of the future15 - Boosting the exploitation of R&I projects & results for green and agile agriculture, forestry and rural areas
FROM CULTURE TO FOOD, FOOD SYSTEMS & NUTRITION
1 - Agricultural systems transition2 - Livestocks health3 - Sustainable water management in agricultural systems4 - Plant protein improvement to assure feed nutrition5 - Plant disease risks and prevention6 - Plant protection risk management7 - Pasture management8 - Supporting livestock breeding and reproductive genetics in the face of future environmental change9 - Innovative solutions for valorising crops in food/non-food production on-farm10 - Help to farmers to manage sustainable and efficient farming systems11 - Broadening fish farming production12 - Efficient fisheries systems and follow-up13 - Food and mental disorders14 - People Information on substitution proteins15 - Based food on micro-organisms and biotech16 - Food systems and innovative options17 - Food scrap reduction and incentive technology18 - FuturFood EU Partnership19 - Ecological, economic and social dimensions of sustainable development
ENVIRONMENT & ZERO POLLUTION
2 - Effects on the environment of agricultural cultivation4 - Polluted soils/environment and biotechnological uses
VALUE CHAIN
Testing & AnalysisProduction
LAND, OCEANS & WATER
4 - Monitoring/follow-up of air quality and GHGs outside CO2 and airborne contaminants from agriculture
BIODIVERSITY & CLIMATE
10 - Better understanding of the issues surrounding biodiversity and the importance of preserving it for the general public and local authorities12 - Improve stress resistance in cultivation for livestock farming
CIRCULAR ECONOMY & BIOECONOMY
11 - EU biotechnologies & bioproduction support12 - Energy saving and industrial bio-based production13 - Making the most of biomass plants