What was the challenge/problem addressed?
In Flanders there is competition for scarce open space between the agricultural function and the nature goals, which sometimes results in conflicts between agriculture and nature. Can farmers remain active in areas that are/will be colored as nature areas, in such a way that they create economic added value while respecting nature objectives.The Agromeat project aimed to build up technical knowledge about this challenge by the collection of data on the basis of a case study. Project results (in Flemish) can be found on this website: https://oost-vlaanderen.be/wonen-en-leven/publicaties/brochure-kwaliteitsvlees-uit-kruidenrijk-grasland.html
What are the success factors in solving the problem?
Finding motivated farmers to share their experiences.
What were the main challenges during the innovation process?
Improving understanding between nature associations and farmers: Bring both groups together to listen to each other’s concerns.
What role does the advisor or advisory service play with the practical case?
Knowledge awareness and exchange, Advisory, consultancy and backstopping aimed at solving complex problems, to be provided during the innovation process and based on demands of actors and the co-construction of solutions
For sharing experience of the practical case, please contact
Karen Goossens
Karen.goossens@ilvo.vlaanderen.be