Frits van Evert

Frits van Evert is a Researcher in the Department of Applied Ecology at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in precision agriculture and digital twin technology. His work focuses on crop growth modeling, sustainable farming systems, and agricultural robotics. He leads several high-profile projects such as ROBS4CROPS and GALIRUMI, which integrate digital twins with robotic solutions for arable and dairy farming. Key contributions include developing decision support systems using remote sensing and crop models, improving nitrogen management strategies, and creating open data platforms like Akkerweb.

Van Evert's research spans multiple disciplines, including crop physiology, climate change impacts, and farm-level sustainability. He has published over 192 research outputs, including datasets on potato growth dynamics and grassland weed management. His projects emphasize collaboration with industry stakeholders to bridge the gap between academic research and practical agricultural applications.

• Projects: ROBS4CROPS (robotic farming systems), GALIRUMI (computer vision for grassland), and Digital Twin initiatives
• Key datasets: Potato growth in the Netherlands, RumexWeeds grassland data, and UAV-based multispectral datasets
• Technical expertise: Crop modeling (WOFOST, SWAP), remote sensing integration, and ISO 11783 communication protocols

His recent work explores digital twin applications for real-time farm management, climate adaptation strategies, and the economic viability of robotic solutions. Van Evert actively engages with industry through workshops, media contributions, and keynote lectures on precision agriculture's future.