Ingo Grass

Ingo Grass is a Professor at the Department of Ecology of Tropical Agricultural Systems, University of Hohenheim. His research focuses on developing sustainable farming practices that balance agricultural productivity with biodiversity conservation in tropical regions. He works extensively in African countries like Ghana, Malawi, and Zambia, analyzing how diversified farming systems affect ecosystem services and farmers' livelihoods.

Research interests:

• Agroecological systems
• Biodiversity-friendly agriculture
• Tropical ecosystem services
• Agricultural intensification trade-offs
• Labour dynamics in sustainable farming
• Policy development for sustainable agriculture

Current funding sources:

• German Research Foundation (DFG)
• German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)

Recent research trends show his work spans diversified agriculture, mechanical adaptation for biodiversity conservation, and policy frameworks for sustainable tropical farming systems. He emphasizes integrated approaches combining biological solutions with appropriate technology to balance yield, labor, and biodiversity.