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The ‘peasant’ professor
- Professor Jan Douwe van der Ploeg said his goodbyes on 26 January. It was he who put Wageningen sociology on the map with his study of farming styles.... -
Tractors and drones advise farmers
- Smart farming, making use of ICT in agriculture, is on the rise, and unstoppable. But how can we make sure all the data it produces actually benefit... -
All my own work
- From now on, PhD candidates will be required to sign a statement saying exactly how much of their thesis they wrote themselves. Dean of Research... -
Selling like hot... insects
- Insects are healthy and sustainable. But people are reluctant to eat them. Scientists are on the lookout for insect recipes which do appeal to... -
Weaving with roots
- Normally, roots go their own way. Hidden from view, they do their own thing. That is, unless they fall into the hands of artist Diana Scherer. A... -
Getting seniors to eat more protein
- A combination of extra protein and more exercise keeps up muscle tone and strength in the elderly. This much is clear. The question is, how do you... -
When typing becomes impossible
- Typing reports, googling, emailing, Facebooking and WhatsApping. These are things most students do all day long without giving it a second thought.... -
The ideal chrysanthemum
- How can you develop a chrysanthemum that not only looks good but also remains fresh for a long time in the vase? Until recently this was a question of... -
Genetics is teamwork
- Dominant genes do not cause diseases or characteristics all by themselves. They might be the ‘star players’ but they can only score goals... -
Noa and Fientje are serving science
- For most people, the phrase ‘Wageningen animal research’ brings to mind pigs, cows, chickens and fish. But for the past four years cats...