Theme
organic
A situational analysis of the management of fertility of soils and organic matter
As part of the “Socles de Connaissances” (Knowledge Base) approach, a document compiling all aspects of the "Soil" theme is being drafted.
Monogastric breeding in multi-species livestock farming
In organic livestock breeding, there is a growing interest in monogastric grazing.
PPILOW: a participatory project for the improvement of welfare in pigs
Walloon farmers, stakeholders in the sector and citizens have been consulted in connection with various courses of action and solutions concerning the welfare o
Towards a 100% robust organic potato crop
What varieties of potatoes should be used to reduce and eventually eliminate the use of copper as a protective agent against late blight?
What about soil fertility in organic farming?
Conversion to organic farming leads to changes in farming practices that can affect the organic material content and biological functioning of soils. The CRA-W has been trying to find...
Experimental platforms for comparing cultivation systems
An ambitious CRA-W project that will provide solutions and answers to future agricultural challenges.
Perennial flower strips – a tool for improving pest control in fruit orchards
Partners of EcoOrchard european project edited this new technical leaflet in order to provide technical instruction for flower strip installation in orchards. The FiBL in Zwitzerland...
CRA-W takes a close look at the organic poultry sector
Since 2007 CRA-W has been involved in a technical and economic monitoring of organic chicken farms in collaboration with Wallonia’s poultry and rabbit sector association (FACW). The...
