With this publication we continue a biennial tradition. For the fifth time, we have gathered relevant information on research related to organic food and farming  in Flanders. This overview shines a light on the research projects and results from 2017 and 2018.

Knowledge creation and dissemination is very important in the development of the organic sector. In the new Strategic Plan for Organic Agriculture 2018-2022, knowledge development and dissemination got a more prominent place and the government promised to further boost research for organic agriculture and food. This makes us very hopeful! For optimal use of the available resources, we want to continue to stimulate the cooperation between all knowledge centres and with the sector. The past year, the Flemish BioKennisNetwerk updated its 'Research strategy for organic agriculture and food: 2018-2022' together with its partners. With the design of a Living Lab for Agro-ecology and Organic agriculture, ILVO wants to create extra space to facilitate future knowledge development and sharing between and together with all research and knowledge partners and the organic sector.