About the research
About the research
The corona pandemic, the energy crisis, the new nitrogen policy, ... Our farmers are having a hard time lately. How do farmers best face such challenges so that they can continue to produce the food on our plates? As a farmer, is it best to opt for a robust strategy or to focus on adaptability? This is what Isabeau Coopmans (ILVO - KU Leuven) researched in her PhD via surveys and interviews with farmers.
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