At Inagro , the future of Agriculture Department and horticulture is key . Their late five - year securities industry sketch show that Flemish farmer are cognizant of the demand to adapt their business operation to change conditions . Although a significant balance of granger are open to innovations such as preciseness agriculture and robotization , a significant radical remains rather waitress - and - see and reluctant .
miscellaneous reaction to initiation and diversificationInagro ’s marketplace research reveals both optimism and indisposition among farmers . A third of farmers surveyed are actively pursuing investing and exploitation plans , while another third are preparing for retirement or an accomplishment . " The results show that part of farmers see opportunities in technological advances , while others are still hesitant about these modification , " says Mia Demeulemeester , surrogate director of Inagro . " There is a need for stay on support and guidance in enforce innovations at farm level . "
In addition , the survey show that cooperation with fellow Fannie Merritt Farmer and diversification are important strategy for the future . Organic farmer in particular see smashing benefits in this . Almost half of the farmers survey are look at taking their operations in a new direction . For illustration , 30 % are thinking of switching to a more agro - ecological approach or to organic farming , 20 % are take the possibility of the short chain , and 35 % see chance in agricultural broadening . The debut of new crops was also polled , with a third of grower considering this , with fiber crops and pulses being favorites . necessitate for economic bread and butter and policy involvementWhile satisfaction with Inagro ’s services remains in high spirits , farmers indicate that more care necessitate to be paid to the economical aspects of innovations . They want to be good inform about the financial impact of fresh techniques and method so they can make informed decisions that strengthen their operations . " Farmers not only want to know how fresh techniques work , but also what the impact is on their profitability , " argues Demeulemeester . " This is a clear signal that we require to further expand our help to offer economic perceptivity as well . "
In addition , farmers expect Inagro to play a strong role in policymaking . " Inagro ’s insights are of great grandness for policy , " says Bart Naeyaert , West Flanders surrogate for Department of Agriculture . " It is essential that farmers ' virtual experiences and needs are reflected in policy , include regulations . Inagro ’s findings in this regard can flow through even advantageously to policymakers . In this way , we make a fabric that reflect the world on the ground and enables the sphere to move towards an even more sustainable and profitable future . "
mould together for a strong agricultural sectorOverall satisfaction with Inagro persist high over the years . More than one-half of James Leonard Farmer indicate that Inagro ’s knowledge and advice have improved their own decisions and farm results . Moreover , 70 % are confident that Inagro contributes to making the sector more sustainable .
To perpetuate and strengthen this overconfident impact , Inagro uses the perceptivity from the marketplace research to further amend its services and tailor them to farmers ' needs . In addition , the organization intends to share the knowledge and result acquire with other stakeholder within the agriculture composite to further jointly operate on the transition within the agricultural sphere . " Together with many partners , Inagro is tasked with make the agriculture sector future - proof and resilient . Farmers can swear on us to go forward supporting them in the challenges before , with a strong focus on sustainability and economic resiliency , " close Mia Demeulemeester .
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