ILVO (Instituut voor Landbouw, Visserij- en Voedingsonderzoek)
Micaela Cosgrove is a dedicated PhD researcher at the Instituut voor Landbouw-, Visserij- en Voedingsonderzoek, focusing on the effects of silicates, biochar, and organic matter on crop performance as part of the C-Farms Project. Previously, Micaela served as a Project Officer for the European Landowners' Organization, coordinating various projects with effective stakeholder communication. Early career experiences include internships at the Global Water Partnership and Climate-KIC, along with roles as a Disability Support Worker and in retail management. Micaela holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Bioscience Engineering from the University of Antwerp, along with various degrees in Agricultural Sciences and International Development, showcasing a strong foundation in environmental studies and sustainability.
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ILVO (Instituut voor Landbouw, Visserij- en Voedingsonderzoek)
Flanders Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (ILVO) researches the entire food chain, from primary food production to food processing and also the social and economic aspects of agriculture and fisheries. ILVO is an independent governmental research institute, part of the Government of Flanders’ Agriculture and Fisheries Policy Area in Belgium. ILVO’s mission is to perform and coordinate policy-supportive scientific research and the associated public service with the goal of creating sustainable agriculture and fisheries from an economic, ecological and social perspective. ILVO research and its related services span the range from fundamental and applied crop and animal sciences to agricultural engineering, marine and fisheries research, food science, social science research and economics. Using research, ILVO strives to improve products and production methods, monitor and safeguard the quality and safety of end products, and to improve policy instruments with the aim of developing policy related to agriculture, rural areas, and fisheries. ILVO continually informs policymakers, the relevant industries, and the public about its research findings.