Gerard Velthof

Gerard Velthof is a WIMEK Researcher at Wageningen University & Research, focusing on sustainable soil use and environmental management. His work integrates agricultural practices with climate change mitigation, particularly addressing emissions reduction and nitrogen cycling. He serves as Operations Manager for Soil Biology and leads projects on greenhouse gas emissions, nutrient management, and policy implementation. Key areas include optimizing livestock nitrogen efficiency, grassland renovation impacts, and emission modeling via the NEMA framework.

• Roles: WIMEK Researcher, Soil Biology Operations Manager
• Affiliations: Wageningen University & Research, WIMEK, PE&RC

Research emphasizes emission reduction strategies, climate policy analysis, and sustainable land use. He collaborates across disciplines to address nitrogen surpluses, peatland management, and circular agriculture. Notable contributions include methodologies for calculating agricultural emissions, advising on EU and Dutch policies, and coordinating large-scale projects like the National Emission Model for Agriculture (NEMA).

Recent work highlights include analyses of grassland renovation effects on nitrous oxide emissions, livestock system nitrogen efficiency, and regional strategies for nutrient reduction. He frequently engages in expert consultations (e.g., Meststoffenwet advisory) and publishes extensively in environmental and agricultural journals. His projects often involve multi-stakeholder collaborations to bridge science and policy.