Sustainable fruit-growing systems in Zeeland

In this project, we are working on sustainable crop protection against diseases and pests for both organic and conventional fruit growing. Our approach is systematic and takes into account future challenges in the field of crop protection. Within this project, we address various topics, including apple scab, the apple blossom weevil, the pink apple aphid and the pear leaf aphid. We are implementing system-level measures on commercial farms and, in collaboration with stakeholder, advisory, supply chain and regional organisations, organising farm visits and co-creation sessions. In this way, alongside innovations in cultivation techniques and sustainability, we are also fostering stakeholder and consumer awareness of sustainable cultivation concepts within conventional fruit growing. Through our networks, we are disseminating the project results widely among supply chain partners, growers and advisors.

This project is a follow-up to Innovative Sustainable Fruit Growing Systems (2022–2024).

Research duration: April 2025 – March 2027

Further information about this research can be found at

https://groenkennisnet.nl/project/vruchtzame-fruitteeltsystemen-zeeland

This research is being carried out in collaboration with

De Muyehof
Fruit-growing company Fa. Mol
Fruit-growing company F. Govaert – Cammaert
ZLTO

Co-implementers in this project are

Wageningen University and Research
Delphy