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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: 

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To engage 1000 citizens to grow soy in their own garden.

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To isolate endogenous nitrogen-fixing bacteria (Rhizobium) from soy plants grown in Belgian soil.

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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.

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Improve public knowhow and awareness about the benefits of legumes for health, sustainable gardening and agriculture.

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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.