Rik Eweg
Professor for Regional Transitions to Circular Agriculture at Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences.
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Online Open Day
19 March
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Online Open Day
4 June
Professor for Regional Transitions to Circular Agriculture at Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences.
Online Open Day
19 March
Online Open Day
4 June
Online Open Day
19 March
Online Open Day
4 June
Professor for Regional Transitions to Circular Agriculture at Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences.
Rik Eweg developed a deep fascination for nature and the agricultural landscape during his youth in Twente. Twente was an inspiring example of the close connection between agriculture and nature, resulting in a beautiful landscape. His travels to Africa, Asia, and South America provided insight into the global agricultural systems, which are still perceived as unjust. "It remains a challenge worth pursuing!"
Civil Engineering at the HTS in Hengelo was a logical choice, where he learned about the management and design of waterways. He also completed studies in Land Development and Planning at Wageningen University and conducted doctoral research on the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in future scenarios at the regional level. He worked as a researcher on a European project focused on the use of GIS and Remote Sensing for the rehabilitation of degrading areas in Tigray. He then served as a PostDoc at the Production Ecology research school. Since 2006, he has been committed to innovation in the green sector through the national innovation programme TransForum Agro&Groen, in municipal administration, and as a PostDoc at Wageningen-UR.
In the dynamics of agro-food systems, we join forces to embed circular agriculture in livestock farming. But what is circular agriculture? Our focus is on implementing innovative learning projects and developing targeted transition pathways for businesses and regions. Our mission is to disseminate, deepen, and broaden progressive insights that enhance the sustainability of livestock farming.
The applied research group is currently collaborating on sustainable regional transitions and nature-inclusive circular agriculture with agricultural entrepreneurs, municipal, provincial, and national governments, land stewards, consultancy firms, and various suppliers in the agro-food chain. We do this with researchers and students. Are you interested in exploring the sustainability of existing systems and developing new business systems, chains, or policies? Please contact us for an introductory conversation. We are specifically looking for partners (entrepreneurs and NGOs) for the further development of our Living Lab ‘Climate Resilient Agriculture’ in Baramati, India.
Contact info
Are you interested in exploring the sustainability of existing systems and developing new business systems, chains, or policies? Please contact us for an introductory conversation.
Dr. Rik Eweg
Professor Regional Transitions to Circular Agriculture
E-mail: rik.eweg@hvhl.nl
Phone: +3126-3695809
The Applied Research Group Regional Transitions to Circular Agriculture strives for a revolutionary change in agriculture, one that embraces circular agriculture and economy. Through Living Labs in the Achterhoek and Northern Netherlands, students, researchers, (agricultural) entrepreneurs, civil servants, and land managers work together to realise circular agriculture.