Longreads Wageningen University & Research
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Farming Without Fertiliser — Is It Possible?
- There is a lot of social debate about production methods in agriculture and whether this can or should be done differently. Transition,... -
A green city for everyone
- How can we ensure that all inhabitants benefit from nature in the city? Various researchers of Wageningen University & Research are seeking to... -
WUR in Ethiopia: on the way to a sustainable food pyramid for all
- Although malnutrition has declined in Ethiopia over the past two decades, most people don't eat healthy. This is particularly due to the... -
Agroecological agriculture requires tailored biodiversity
- If farming is to become more sustainable, agricultural landscapes need to become more biodiverse, according to entomological researcher Karin Winkler... -
Agricultural businesses will make smarter use of their own energy
- Agricultural businesses play an important role in decentralised energy generation. That role could develop further with more effective use of... -
More extreme weather requires a different approach to cultivation
- Rapid climate change is an increasing threat to cultivation. According to Daan Verstand and Rien van der Maas, farmers and horticulturalists will have... -
Start by unpacking circular agriculture
- The Netherlands is aiming to move towards circular agriculture. But there are still a lot of questions around what that means and how to do it. Pieter... -
The robot does the work, the farmer stays in control
- Data and high tech will be important tools for farmers of the future. At Wageningen University & Research (WUR) Field Crops, arable farming... -
Restore the connection between city and countryside
- In their work, Jan-Eelco Jansma and Marcel Vijn connect the city and the countryside. Citizens are keen to establish connections with the farmer, and... -
Future farmers will sell both products and services
- The market strategy of Dutch agriculture and horticulture is evolving from a focus on lowering production costs towards valorising the additional...