Caroline de Lauwere

Caroline de Lauwere is an active researcher at Wageningen University & Research specializing in Transition Risk & Innovation Governance within the Social Sciences school. Holding the Dutch doctoral title 'dr.ir.', she focuses on agricultural economics and rural sociology with particular expertise in business models for circular agriculture, farmer decision-making processes, and sustainability transitions in farming systems.

Her research interests center on Agricultural Business Models, Circular Economy applications in farming, and the psychological factors influencing Farmer Decision-Making. De Lauwere investigates how intrinsic and extrinsic motivations affect farmers' adoption of sustainable practices, with special attention to dairy farming transitions and manure policy implementation. Her work bridges economic analysis with sociological perspectives on agricultural innovation.

Analysis of her publication trends reveals a consistent focus on practical applications of sustainability theory in Dutch agriculture, with increasing emphasis on circular business models and stakeholder collaboration in recent years. Her research methodology combines qualitative approaches like in-depth interviews and focus groups with quantitative analysis of agricultural systems.

As project leader for 17 completed research initiatives, de Lauwere has secured significant funding for studies on topics ranging from antibiotic reduction in livestock to greenhouse horticulture sustainability. Her collaborative approach is evident in her network spanning agricultural policymakers, farming organizations, and academic partners across Europe.

Her professional activities include regular speaking engagements at academic and industry events, with recent presentations on carbon farming programs and farmer decision-making processes. Media contributions highlight her role as an expert commentator on agricultural sustainability issues, particularly regarding circular farming models and the practical challenges of implementing sustainable practices.