Agro-innovation centre De Marke: research, learn & innovate
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In short- Dairy farm on sandy soil (61 ha)
- 80 dairy cows and associated young stock
- Scientifically based applied research
- Integrated research approach
- Database with >30 years of circular agriculture
Agro-Innovation Center De Marke is a dairy farm for scientifically based applied research and part of Wageningen University & Research. For over 30 years, De Marke has been developing integral sustainable solutions for the agricultural sector, together with farmers (and farmer organizations), entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and government, focusing on nature-inclusive and circular dairy farming, climate resilience, and precision agriculture.
What can you do at De Marke?
Explore
The farm operates with low nitrogen and phosphate surpluses, minimizing environmental impact on soil, water, and air. Besides milk production, the farm showcases inspiring examples in:
- Reducing emissions through management solutions
- Minimizing nitrate leaching using cover crops
- Testing chemical-free crop protection on maize
- Controlling water quantity via drip irrigation
- Using precision agriculture for manure application
- Increasing biodiversity with tree lines
There is also space for arable crops, and pioneering crops are tested, such as fiber hemp and miscanthus.
Meet
It is an inspiring location for excursions, meetings, and events, featuring:
- Reception area (up to 75 people)
- Biobased meeting pavilion (up to 10 people)
Who is De Marke for?
Farmers, students, technology developers, research staff, and policymakers interested in innovation within dairy farming and agriculture.
Why choose this facility?
At De Marke, research, learning, innovation, and implementation come together. The center collaborates with various parties and acts as a meeting place and incubator for innovative ideas.
We offer:
- Unique combination: scientific expertise, practical research, and innovation
- 30+ years of practice data and circular agriculture system research
- Knowledge network with farmers, organizations, education, and government
- Active collaboration with education: internships, research, and learning activities
- Inspiring location for excursions, meetings, and events, with reception area and biobased meeting pavilion
“Agro-innovation center De Marke aims to be meaningful for farmers, government, research, and the surrounding community”
- Fleur Brinke-Klein Gunnewiek
- Manager of De Marke
Questions about De Marke?
Interested in our activities or using our facilities? Contact us.
Agro-innovation centre De Marke
Fleur Brinke-Klein Gunnewiek