Post by VITO

Strip cropping is proving its value in creating healthier soils, boosting biodiversity and strengthening resilient farming systems. 🌱 At the Vitalis organic location of Enza Zaden in Voorst, a long‑term collaboration with VITO Remote Sensing is unlocking powerful new insights into crop interactions within diversified strip‑cropping systems. Using high‑resolution drone data processed through MAPEO, breeders gain objective, data‑driven understanding of crop performance — helping them identify the traits needed for future‑proof vegetable varieties. This work is driven by experts like Aron Ortega (Enza Zaden) and Jurgen Decloedt (VITO) whose combined expertise accelerates innovation in sustainable agriculture. The collaboration builds on research with Wageningen University & Research within the CropMix project and demonstrates how advanced remote sensing can make complex cultivation systems more efficient, ecological and future‑ready. 👉 Read the full blog article: https://lnkd.in/e8TFU-Z9