Soy in Flanders
This project is part of a larger project that aims to introduce soy as a crop in Flanders. In this project, the consortium has the following aims:
To engage 1000 citizens to grow soy in their own garden.
To isolate endogenous nitrogen-fixing bacteria (Rhizobium) from soy plants grown in Belgian soil.
To integrate data regarding soil type, microorganisms, and soy variety for the development and implementation of guidelines on optimal cultivation methods for soy in our region.
Improve public knowhow and awareness about the benefits of legumes for health, sustainable gardening and agriculture.
To produce tailor-made seeds inoculated with nitrogen-fixing bacteria that are adapted to local soil conditions and can improve yield to acceptable levels.
The project consortium concentrates on sustainable agriculture: evaluate optimal conditions to cultivate soy in our region, given the interest of stakeholders in alternative crops for sustainable agriculture.