Raf de Vis passed away on Wednesday, 11 December.
Raf dedicated himself to research within vegetable cultivation for many years as director. Full of fire and passion, he worked tirelessly to promote the interests of vegetable cultivation, always with a scientific approach as a guiding principle, shares the Proefstation voor de Groenteteelt (Belgian vegetable demo center) in a message about his passing.
"As director, Raf was known internally for his vast knowledge within the numerous projects carried out by the Research Station, knowledge he was happy to share with staff in order to take research just a step further," he says.
In 2021, Raf returned to his research roots within the demo center to focus fully on IPM research. Even in this role, he provided valuable support to our colleagues and remained an inspiring force within our team.
We will miss him greatly and wish his wife, family and loved ones much strength during this difficult time."
Photo: Raf at the opening of Biobest's new predatory mite production facility, in March 2024.