On August 23, iscal hosted a demonstration day in Ooike, bringing together nearly 150 growers around a common goal: to exchange on the farming practices of tomorrow—more sustainable, more resilient, and more in tune with the realities of the field.

A local and tailored approach

At iscal, we believe that major agricultural transitions happen on the ground. That’s why we organize regional meetings with our growers to address the challenges specific to each cultivation zone. In Ooike, as in Koksijde or elsewhere, realities differ—and so must our conversations.

Hands-on demonstrations and a shared vision

Precision spraying, regenerative agriculture, agroecology, soil health, drought resistance… The day was filled with practical demos and open dialogue with sector experts, solution providers, and farmers themselves.

Among the partners present: KBIVB, House of Agroecology, Kverneland Monopil, Ecorobotix ARA, Agrifac and Cofabel.

The event took place on the land of Pieter Gistelinck, a farmer and agronomist at iscal. His dual role perfectly illustrates the link between technical expertise and local knowledge.

Acknowledged at a political level

The presence of Flemish Minister of Agriculture Jo Brouns added weight to the event. Through his speech and conversations with farmers, he emphasized the importance of dialogue between the agricultural sector and policymakers—while praising iscal’s collaborative approach.

A sector in motion

With forecast yields reaching 90 tons per hectare and sugar content between 16.5% and 17%, Belgian sugar beet cultivation is showing its full potential. But the sector must continue to evolve to meet climate, economic, and social challenges.

At iscal, we strongly believe that by strengthening our relationships with growers and focusing on field-based solutions, we are building a more sustainable, profitable and resilient future for agriculture.

By Brieuc

administrator