Sustainable Food Systems Research Centre

The team at the Sustainable Food Systems Research Center wishes everyone a joyful holiday season! 🎄✨❄️

🍎 Master/Bachelor-Thesis opportunities 🌿 We are excited to offer a Master-/Bachelor-Thesis project focusing on apple vitality and climate resilience! 🌱🍏 🔬 Interested? Reach out for more details and help us make a lasting impact in agricultural research! And explore the website for more: https://lnkd.in/e9vA_kic

🔍 Research cooperation at Monreberg 🔍🌍 The Sweet Chestnut Dislikes Waterlogging. This is one reason why it is not commonly found everywhere in the Lower Rhine region. As part of a research cooperation within the Agroforestry Living Lab, eleven trees were planted on Monreberg in Kalkar in November 2024. 🌳🌳 🌐 To learn more about the research, please read this post and visit the website for additional information: https://lnkd.in/edFHVEiU

🍫 Strengthening Small Farms: Supporting Cocoa Cultivation in Costa Rica 🌱 Ready to make a real impact? This HSRW project part of the ASA-Programm focuses on helping smallholder farmers benefit more from sustainable cocoa cultivation. 👉  If you enjoy topics such as sustainability and love teamwork, apply now: https://lnkd.in/dipnHJ_v. Applications are open until January 20, 2025! 🌟 Find out more about the requirements and details in the post. #kleve #university #project #application #hsrw

Strengthening Academic Ties Across Continents! 🌍📚 Recently, Rhine-Waal University had the privilege of hosting esteemed professors Mugizi Francis and Enoch Ssekuubwa from Makerere University as part of the SDG Partnership Project aimed at enhancing biodiversity conservation and sustainable resource use. 🇺🇬🌿 🌐 Their visit included insightful lectures on biodiversity research methodologies and sustainable tourism development, fostering rich discussions with HSRW students. 🎓 The delegation also explored HSRW’s innovative facilities, including a tropical greenhouse, and engaged with local stakeholders, highlighting the importance of cross-cultural collaboration in academia. This partnership not only enriches educational experiences but also strengthens global networks to tackle pressing societal challenges. Excited to see how these collaborations will continue to evolve! Visit our website to find out more partnerships like this: https://lnkd.in/eNAMWenK #AcademicCollaboration #Sustainability #Biodiversity #GlobalPartnerships Prof. Dr. Oliver Serfling, Dirk Reiser, Joseph Kalyango, Nele Vahrenhorst

🌍 Addressing food security challenges with sustainable solutions! 🌱🪲 Within the CONFARMED project, a symposium was held at Busitema University, Uganda, bringing together international experts to explore how edible insects can support a circular food economy in response to food security and environmental challenges. Co-organized with Rhine-Waal University and Hochschule Niederrhein, and funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - German Research Foundation. 👉 Follow this link to learn more about the project: https://lnkd.in/ekxcrVYG

📢 Recap of the Symposium on Cover Crops and Sustainable Agriculture! 🌱 On October 9th and 10th, the symposium brought together innovative minds from different disciplines, exploring the dynamic benefits of cover crops for soil health, crop productivity, and sustainable nutrient management at the Rhein-Waal University. Here’s a look at some of the topics and activities discussed during these two days: 1️⃣ Cover Crop Carbon Input and Nutrient Dynamics 2️⃣ Cover Crop Effects on Soil Microbiome and Crop Health 3️⃣ Agricultural Innovations and Intercropping Practices 4️⃣ New Insights in Cover Crop Research 5️⃣ Field Visit – Attendees participated in a field visit, exploring cover crop sowing dates, root growth, soil profiles, and research posters on recent findings. 💡 The symposium was filled with innovative discussions with experts on the field from different regions between Germany and the Netherlands, representing a variety of companies, universities and institutions. Everyone had an immense will to share new perspectives and enjoyed some delicious local organic food during network opportunities. There was plenty of space for poster presentations and the event ended with an engaging field visit near Kleve. Overall, it was a fantastic opportunity to shed new light on how cover crops can be harnessed for a more resilient and sustainable future in agriculture. 🌍 🌾 Find more about the Symposium here: https://lnkd.in/ed_uN-Kz 👏 Thank you very much to all the speakers and participants for a truly enriching experience! Dr. Insa Kühling, Heinz-Josef Koch, Roman Kemper, Dennis Grunwald, Johanna Hoppe, Anke Hupe, Dr. Hans Helder, Norman Gentsch, Christina Papazlatani, Michael Hemkemeyer, Olivier Duchene, Lena Mellin, Florian Wichern, Dr. Matthias Westerschulte, Jon Aagaard Enni, Paul Bodelier, Nic Boerboom, Carla Claessens, Stefaan De Neve, Jos Deckers, Maria-Franca Sophie Dekkers, Dr. Jan Diettrich, Lars Egelund Olsen, Alena Förster, Marei Hacke, Henrik Hagemann, Stefanie Hamaekers, Hans Helder, Johannes Hold, Fiene Kaufmann, Anja Keuck, Natalie Laibach, Markus Molthan, Yvonne Nielen, Annette Pronk, Michaela Schlathölter, Kathrin Segbert, Tess van de Voorde, Pepijn van Oort, Dennis Weigelt Pedersen, Georg Werres, Ponsiano Ziriko

🌍 Advancing Environmental Education Through Global Collaboration! 🌍 In June, the SDG Project Field Course took place, focusing on enhancing environmental education and research. This DAAD-funded program brought together participants from Rhine-Waal University (HSRW) in Germany, Makerere University (Uganda), and the Central University of Technology, Free State (South Africa). Through this Global North-South-South partnership, participants gained hands-on experience and shared knowledge, creating a strong foundation for future sustainability initiatives. Check this post to learn more about the course and follow the page to discover more interesting initiatives like this. #SDGs #EnvironmentalEducation #GlobalPartnership #Sustainability

🌱 The Sustainable Food Systems Research Centre presents the 2nd Klever Cover Cropping Symposium 🌾 in cooperation with the Faculty of Life Sciences, Rhine-Waal University, Landwirtschaftskammer Nordrhein-Westfalen, and Deutsche Bodenkundliche Gesellschaft (DBG) e. V. The symposium will take place on the 9th and 10th of October 🗓️ at Hochschule Rhein-Waal. Follow this publication to see the agenda and click on https://lnkd.in/eNAMWenK to access more projects of the Research Centre. 🌍🌾🌱

🌿🚜 The Annual Meeting of the Agroforestry Network NRW held for the first time at HSRW was a vibrant gathering of experts from agriculture, conservation, and science, all united by a common goal: to unlock the incredible potential of regional agroforestry products! 🌾✨ Dr. Ana Cecília Kreter from the Agroforestry Living Lab captivated attendees with insights on how exploring new markets can significantly enhance regional value creation. The event sparked dynamic discussions about the challenges and opportunities in agroforestry, from societal acceptance to the exciting prospect of introducing an agroforestry label. To join for the next Agroforestry roundtable on October 10th, register now at agroforst@hochschule-rhein-waal.de 📧