Description

Praktijkonderzoek Plant & Omgeving (PPO) is the Dutch knowledge institution for practical research on arable farming, green space and field vegetables, flower bulbs, trees and fruit.

Agriculture is the main manager of rural areas, a major water consumer and a major source of emissions of fertilisers and plant protection products into ground and surface water. The problems are particularly acute in the south-eastern Netherlands due to intensive land use, 'sensitive' soils and high availability of animal manure. It is characterised by high diversity and fragmentation, many small farms, and very low economic returns. Several sides show that the "farming world" and the "water world" do not know each other sufficiently well. This hinders coming up with smart and efficient solutions.

At the PPO trial site Vredepeel in North Limburg, research is focusing on better coordination between water management and arable and horticulture in the southeast of the Netherlands. Together with entrepreneurs, water boards, provinces and other parties, we are working on reducing emissions of fertilisers and crop protection agents and on more efficient water management.

We warmly invite you to join us for a taste of what is already happening in the field of agriculture and water management

16:00 Reception with coffee/tea

16:15 Welcome and general introduction Praktijkonderzoek Plant & Omgeving -Wageningen UR

16:30 Presentation Nutrient management and water quality:
Projects: Nutrients Waterproof, Cultivation from the soil and Soil quality on sandy soil

17:00 Presentation Agriculture and water quantity:
Projects: Level-controlled drainage, Flowaid, Watersense

17:30 Tour of pilot farm:
Projects: Cultivation from the soil, Soil quality on sandy soil, Natural purification systems, Biobed, Water management and irrigation

18:30 Buffet

On-site information on Crop protection and water quality:
Projects: Maiscasus

and on projects: Growing with a Future, Agriculture Central

20:00 Closing

Location

PPO Vredepeel

Wageningen UR

Organiser

Land use and water management

Praktijkonderzoek Plant & Omgeving WUR

Name and contact details for information

Janjo de Haan PPO Wageningen UR

janjo.dehaan@wur.nl

Information about PPO WUR

Information Vredepeel