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The CRA-W, key player in the development of grassland agro-ecosystems.
Regarded as the green gold of the Walloon area, grassland has been a major subject of CRA-W research for many years. This is understandable because it holds a prime position within...
The aphid, Myzus persicae: monitoring of insecticide resistance in Wallonia, some challenging preliminary results
The resistance of Myzus persicae to insecticides is widespread throughout the world. An initial, detailed analysis has been conducted in Wallonia.
Diversification of cropping systems, a vehicle for ecological intensification of our agricultural production?
Downstream demand and the plant production schemes standardisation have led to a simplification of cropping systems. This raises many questions, both in terms of agronomy and of the...
Management of nitrogen fertility in organic market gardening following destruction of permanent pasture
Under the current version of the Sustainable Nitrogen Management Programme (PGDA III), growing vegetables is prohibited for a period of two years after the destruction of permanent...
Animal feed and the concept of "technical zero”
Since the "mad cow disease" crisis, the CRA-W laboratories have been heavily involved in the development of methods for detecting and identifying processed animal proteins in food...
Brainstorming the optimisation of dairy farming
PROTECOW aims to help dairy producers in the Franco-Belgian border area to improve the results of their farming operations. The project is structured around three closely related criteria:...
Protein-rich fodder is not easy to store, and often causes significant nitrogen losses. Could oak tannin added while ensiling the fodder be an answer to protein degradation?
Fodder proteins are highly degradable by micro-organisms, both in the silo and in the rumen of the cow. In the silo, proteins mainly decompose into ammonia. If present in excess, this...
Analytical tools for the monitoring of food fraud
The goal of the European FOODINTEGRITY project is to provide Europe with an inventory of tools and resources to detect fraud and guarantee the integrity of the food chain.
Apple pomace, an ally in improving the performance and digestive health of newly weaned piglets?
Post-weaning is a critical period because of the consequences it can have on young animals (anorexia, diarrhoea and loss of performance). What if apple pomace could help overcome this...
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