Walloon agricultural research centre Regional public body Role To carry out fundamental and applied agricultural research programmes Service activities using the expertise and equipment available in connection with the research undertaken Walloon Agricultural Research Centre

CRA-W in figures 450 staff including more than 150 scientists An area of about 300 ha (experimental plots, orchards, greenhouses, laboratories, etc.) 3 sites: Gembloux, Libramont and Mussy- la-ville More than 150 research projects at regional, national and European level Walloon Agricultural Research Centre Walloon agricultural research centre

Multidisciplinary organisation The range of services and analyses provided by the Centre covers all aspects of agriculture As a centre of scientific excellence CRA-W develops numerous partnerships with Farmers and horticulturalists Business Universities Research institutions in Belgium and other countries Walloon Agricultural Research Centre Walloon agricultural research centre

Beneficiaries Society Farmers, horticulturalists and other players in these sectors Individuals Government departments and authorities Business Universities and other research institutions Walloon Agricultural Research Centre Walloon agricultural research centre

Bioengineering Unit Breeding and Biodiversity Unit Pest Biology and Monitoring Unit Plant Protection and Ecotoxicology Unit Life Sciences Department In-depth understanding of life, its organisation, complexity and functioning. Contributes to Designing new products and processes Maintaining genetic resources Improving cultivated species and cultural practices Protecting crops and the environment Walloon Agricultural Research Centre

Crops Production Systems Unit Animal Nutrition and Sustainability Unit Animal Breeding, Quality Production and Welfare Unit Agricultural Machines and Facilities Unit Production and Sectors Department Developing productive agriculture with a high ecological value, setting up more sustainable crop and animal production systems incorporating economic, agricultural, ecological and social interests. Producing food, energy, materials and active ingredients in a limited area for a steady income Reducing energy intensity and integrating agriculture and ecosystems Producing something different, for instance ecological services and the carbon service Walloon Agricultural Research Centre

Soil Fertility and Water Protection Unit Plant Protection Products and Biocides Physico-Chemistry and Residues Unit Farming Systems, Territory and Information Technologies Unit Nature, Hunting and Fishing Unit Agriculture and Natural Environment Department Exploring possible ways of improving the efficiency with which agriculture uses land and the resources it draws on (water, soil, fertilizers, etc.). Research topics cover: The sustainability of agriculture and its ability to adapt to global changes Conservation of natural resources (soil and water) and the environment(soil, water and air) How closely production methods fit with society's expectations (traceability, recycling of waste; multifunctional nature of agriculture) Walloon Agricultural Research Centre

Biomass, Bioproducts and Energy Unit Agricultural Product Technology Unit Food and Feed Quality Unit Authentification and Traceability Unit Agricultural Product Valorisation Department The work of this Department involves characterising products and diversifying Wallonia’s agricultural sectors in order, on one hand, to maintain sustainable food and non-food production and, on the other hand, to ensure consumers are sufficiently supplied with healthy, quality products. Walloon Agricultural Research Centre

The research undertaken and the expertise developed Its consultancy work with national and international organisations The certifications it holds Its reference laboratories all testify to recognition of CRA-W's excellence, both nationally and internationally Walloon Agricultural Research Centre Walloon agricultural research centre

Walloon Agricultural Research Centre