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Projects - prof.dr.ir. IJM (Imke) de Boer
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The role of livestock in the food system: the case of Ireland
PhD project by Donagh Hennessy. To meet global nutritional needs within global production boundaries a solution is to use livestock to convert biomass... -
The welfare of dairy cows in pasture-based systems
PhD project by Robin Crossley. In pasture-based systems, cows must obtain the majority of their dry matter intake (DMI) through grazing, must walk... -
The role of maize-soybean-chicken value chains in sustainable food systems: the case of Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania
PhD project by Wilson Charles Wilson. Tanzania has a large gap between food production and healthy consumption. To attain SDG2, a diet should be... -
Towards regenerative agriculture: the case of dairy and arable farming in the Netherlands
PhD project by Loekie Schreefel. Farm animals reared under a circular paradigm can play a crucial role in feeding humanity while decreasing the... -
Reducinq freshwater use in pork production - the case study of Ireland
PhD project by Shilpi Misra. The livestock sector is highly dependent on water availability, as water is used for animal drinking, cleaning, feed... -
Pursuing circularity in food systems: unravelling the environmental potential of waste-fed black soldier fly larvae
PhD project by Alejandro Parodi Parodi. Food systems need to be restructured through a synergistic combination of measures that tackle food waste and... -
The role of animal-source food in a planet-friendly and healthy diet
PhD project of Anita Frehner. The role of animal source food (ASF) in the food system deserves a special focus, since the current consumption and... -
Keys to sustainable grazing
Keys to sustainable grazing - WUR Project Keys to sustainable grazing The aim of this research is to develop novel grazing systems that are... -
Sustainable intensification of smallholder dairy farms in Indonesia: the contribution of manure management strategies
PhD project by Windi al Zahra. Smallholder dairy farms, being the backbone of the Indonesian milk industry, contribute to environmental problems... -
Improving feeding practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from smallholder dairy farms in Indonesia
PhD project by Titis Apdini. The Ministry of Agriculture, Republic of Indonesia developed a policy to increase herd size from 2 to 5 cows per farm....