Aquapedia
Duurzame watermaatregelen voor de land- en tuinbouwsector
Adaptive surface water abstraction
During periods of peak flow, particularly in the wetter winter months, (too) much water flows through a watercourse. Adaptive abstraction...
Greenhouse horticulture
External water sources
Treatment of CHP condensate for reuse in hydroponics
Hydroponics requires large quantities of water. There are increasing numbers of dry spells, and the intensification of the horticultural sector...
Open field
Soft fruit
Desalination of water sources with high salt concentrations using EcoGreen
In hydroponic cultivation under glass, irrigation water is recirculated and reused at a high frequency. The recirculation of this water...
Water reuse
Reduction of Discharge Water Using Ultrasonic Waves in the Nutrient Water
In modern greenhouse horticulture, drain water is recirculated as much as possible in order to save water and nutrients. In...
Reduction of Discharge Flow Through the Use of Nano-Ultrafiltration in Combination with H₂O₂
In modern greenhouse horticulture, drain water is recirculated as much as possible to save water and nutrients. However, in hydroponic...
Reduction of Discharge Water by Heating the Nutrient Solution During the Winter Period
Necrosis virus is becoming an increasing problem in lettuce cultivation, both in soil-grown and hydroponic systems. The virus is spread...
Cover materials for basins
Flemish greenhouse horticulture is heavily reliant on rainwater for irrigation. Due to climate change, periods of drought are becoming more...
Increasing rainwater utilization
Water conservation
Increasing The Use of Rainwater
Purified rainwater remains the best source of water for growers in terms of both quality and quantity. In order to...
Dairy cattle
Poultry
Collection and Reuse of Initial Drainage Water from Substrate Cultivation
Drain water from greenhouse crops often has an imbalance of nutrients or a higher EC value (Electrical Conductivity) than desired...
Treatment and reuse of cleaning water from poultry
In Flanders, the agriculture and horticulture sector faces a growing challenge: the demand for water continues to increase, while its...
Use of Computer Models for Upscaling
A pilot plant or installation of a measure allows one to understand how it affects the very local level. To...
Climate-resilient Mowing Mixtures
Due to climate change, livestock farmers are increasingly confronted with warmer and especially drier summers. Grassland is inherently climate-robust due...
