N. (Noortje) Wauben, Dr

Solving the regenerative puzzle: From ill-fitting pieces toward synergy in regenerative agricultural systems in Limburg, the Netherlands

Project 1: Leverage points for system transformation

The first project identifies leverage points at the farm and landscape levels to support the development of a resilient agricultural system in Limburg, where disease and pest outbreaks can be prevented. This is expected to reduce the dependency of farmers on agrochemicals for crop protection.

Project 2: Shocks and stressors in agriculture

Farming operations can be strongly affected by shocks (i.e., sudden events such as floods or pest outbreaks) and stressors (i.e., long-term trends such as climate change). The second project explores the role of these drivers in shaping farming trajectories. This is expected to contribute to a greater understanding of what enables farmers to cope with, adapt to, and transform in the face of shocks and stressors.

Project 3: Learning to navigate change and uncertainty

The future of agriculture in the Netherlands is marked by uncertainty. This uncertainty can trap us in a cycle of reacting to one crisis after another. Proactive strategies are needed to shape the future. Therefore, the third project uses scenario development to identify proactive strategies to stimulate desirable transitions, prevent undesirable transitions, and monitor both.