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Phytosanitary risk associated with the international conifer seed trade
This risk was assessed as part of the ALERTSEED project, through the development of a molecular analysis method for the detection of all fungi present in a batch of seeds, as well...
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Co-cultivation to control weeds in organic field crops
In a context of organic farming and no-ploughing field crops, the co-cultivation of a permanent legume cover in association with a cash crop appears to offer interesting possibilities.
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Spot-spraying for weed control
Using precision agriculture, InnovEau aims to combat the risk of groundwater contamination by plant protection products (PPPs).
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Agroecology Europe Forum Participation
Between 16 and 18 November the Agroecology Europe Forum took place in Gyöngyös near Budapest.
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Sentinel satellites for agricultural monitoring
The SAGRIWASENT II project team at CRA-W is developing algorithms using SENTINEL satellite images to monitor agricultural activity in Wallonia.
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Let's discuss peas in Wallonia with Walopea
Europe's protein independence is a top priority, and Wallonia is making its contribution by studying and developing new sources of vegetable proteins.
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OVIDECiDE: DECiDE tool for sheep coming soon
DECiDE is broadening its scope to include livestock other than cattle in Wallonia, with an initial focus on sheep.
Terraé unveils its first portraits
Who are the farmers involved in Terraé, a network of 40 Walloon farms in agroecological transition?
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Characterising the covering power of cereals
We defined the covering power of a crop as a measure of its ability to cover the soil and thereby, to compete with weeds.
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