Benedikt Haug

Benedikt Haug is a Research Fellow at Wageningen University & Research specializing in plant breeding for diversified agricultural systems. His work integrates genetic, ecological, and economic perspectives to advance sustainable cropping practices globally.

His research focuses on crop diversification, mixed cropping systems, and sustainable agriculture with emphasis on nutrient use efficiency, root rot management, and rural development. He investigates how diversified systems enhance resilience while maintaining economic viability through gross margin analysis and nitrogen supply optimization.

Recent publications examine case studies from Nepal, France, and Switzerland demonstrating how pea-barley mixtures and other diversified systems address agricultural challenges. His work bridges plant genetics, pathology, and economics to develop practical breeding solutions for climate-resilient farming.

Haug co-supervises PhD candidate M. Wellens on developing models for resilient agricultural systems and contributes to the PROMISE project dataset on grain yield and protein content. His collaborative approach spans international contexts with active involvement in current research initiatives.