About us
An innovative structure of research, training, information and advice that focuses solely on organic farming and organic agroecology
The institute serves farmers, institutions, associations, companies and citizens.
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Located in Upigny (Eghezée) in Wallonia, the BRIOAA has 60 hectares of field crops in organic agroecology, directly linked to a weather station of the Agromet network. This infrastructure allows the development of an "open-air organic laboratory" in Wallonia.
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Define a new agricultural paradigm, with today's tools, to meet the challenges of tomorrow
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This concept of "open-air organic laboratory" corresponds to the setting up of innovation and testing platforms in real production situations, based on the co-creation of knowledge and technical tools adapted to the local reality and which can serve as inspiration for other contexts.
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​An independent, dynamic, forward-thinking and innovative structure
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Financially and intellectually independent, the research institute raises questions and provides pragmatic answers in order to create a fairer balance between a nourishing agriculture and the natural balance.
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Our infrastructure
60 ha of organic land
To carry out our tests, we have 60 ha of certified organic land in the immediate vicinity of our institute in Upigny in Hesbaye.
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Offices and a training room located in the immediate vicinity of the land
Our offices accommodate BRIOAA researchers, trainees, trainers and guests.
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Our structure is located just
45 'from the center of Brussels.
An ideal central location. Very easy access via the E411 motorway and the Bovesse or Gembloux stations.
