Soilcom presented at the start of the first agro ecological test platform in Flanders
The Castle of the East-Flemmish village of Hansbeke was the location of an interesting event on July 30th. Organised by SOILCOM's partner ILVO. By organizing the event, ILVO and co-owner and organic grower Felix de Bousies officially started their cooperation together with agricultural consultant and researcher Alain Peeters. Objective of the cooperation is to turn the domain into the first agro ecological test platform in Flanders. It is expected that this platform will be very important in accelerating knowledge building around sustainable agricultural practices.
Next to demonstrations of composting machines and on farm composting, also SOILCOM was presented to the more than 100 visitors of the event. Farmers, researchers, press and policymakers were present.