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Measuring methane emissions from cattle ... quite a technique!
The CRA-W has carried out an unprecedented trial, in which techniques used to assess methane emissions from cattle were compared.
Assessing the value of alternative beef production systems
As part of the Sustainbeef project, various scenarios aimed at reducing the competition between human food and animal feed in beef farming were modelled.
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Combining crops to meet agricultural challenges in organic farming
The SymBIOse project aims to seek technical innovations to enhance the cultivation of leguminous plants and increase their place in crop rotation,...
Installing a hop garden collection
In recent years, many micro-breweries have emerged in our region. This renewed, growing interest in local hops is partly explained by the desire for 100% Walloon production.
Towards a better control of the geographical origin of virgin olive oil in Europe
The supply of virgin olive oil (VOO) of well-defined geographical origin is one of the expectations of European consumers. Currently, no standards for geographical identification have...
Flax fibre threatened by a new pathogenic fungus
The CRA-W participates to a European project that aims to protect fibre flax from a new fungal disease by means of biological control.
The quality of potatoes in every sense
The culinary and technological quality of a potato grown for consumption is an indication of its suitability for eating, preparing or processing according to an expected use. This...
Apple pomace, a matrix with multiple benefits for piglets in post-weaning?
The composition of apple pomace makes it a choice food raw material that ensures a smooth, efficient piglet weaning process, mainly due to its ability to enhance digestive health.
Feed autonomy in organic cattle farming
Increasing the level of feed autonomy is usually considered as a prerequisite for conversion of cattle farms to organic farming. In this context, feed autonomy was analysed in eleven...
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