Living Lab Agrifood Technology

ILVO's Living Lab Agrifood Technology helps farms, companies and sectors innovate in their agri-food processes. The objective is to make horticulture, arable farming, livestock farming and food processing more sustainable and efficient. We have expertise in mechanization, automation, prototyping, sensor technology and digitalization in agri-food.

Stories

Approach of our living lab:

Typical of our approach is the cycle of design, prototype construction and practical testing that is run several times to obtain practice-relevant solutions. Demonstrations also play a role here. In order to arrive at market-ready technological innovations, relevant users, technology providers, knowledge institutes and practice centers are involved in this development process wherever possible. Tailored to your needs, we look for solutions together, within a strong network of partners while respecting full confidentiality.

Our themes

Updates

General 10/07/2023

Can mowing casualties be prevented using drones?

Mowing casualties
The Living Lab Agrifood Technology worked with ecological consultancy office Landmax to explore the suitability of drones and artificial intelligence in preventing mowing casualties.
General 19/06/2023

AGRITECHDAG '23 - Aftermovie

Aftermovie
This was AgriTechDag 2023, the launch of the new Agrifood Test and Experiment Facility at ILVO.
General 09/06/2023

The making of Djust-E

The making of Djust-E
Take a look behind the scenes at the construction of the first electric, autonomous driving tractor in Flanders.