Let’s grow together
Collaborating as a project partner
Over the years, we have built up much expertise within projects, as a valuable and reliable partner to achieve project goals, but also as a project coordinator to steer projects in the right direction. Using various cases, our researchers explain which projects they have worked on and how our knowledge and expertise were used optimally.
GLITCH – Energy and climate-neutral greenhouse horticulture
Within Glitch, there were many exciting tasks to be carried out by the Research Station. Lieve Wittemans, the tomato coordinator, explains what expertise from our researchers was needed to meet the project goals on time.
Life ACLIMA – Water availability in agriculture and horticulture
Coordinating a project for Life is a big deal. How does project coordinator Joris De Nies keep all the balls in the air simultaneously and ensure deadlines are met? Find out here.
SMART GROWERS – Innovation in the agriculture and horticulture sector
From irrigation advice by drones to intelligent control of asparagus crops by sensors. Renik van den Eynde talks about our role in this project and how we are still reaping the benefits of it today.
Our infrastructure
Curious about what we have to offer?
Our research facilities consist of a 1.7 ha greenhouse (°2006) with 35 independent compartments where tomatoes, lettuce, sweet pepper, cucumber and courgette, among others, are grown.
Over 10 ha of fields are available for field vegetable trials on leeks, cauliflower, leafy vegetables, asparagus, cabbage, zucchini, etc.
Our network
Together we are strong. Within the Research Station, we can count on an extensive network. On the one hand, we have a grower network with more than 600 members. This way, we always keep our finger on the pulse in the field. But on the other hand, we also have valuable connections on a national and international network.
