Henning Kage

Prof. Dr. Henning Kage serves as Director of the Institute of Crop Science and Plant Breeding within the Faculty of Agricultural and Nutritional Sciences at Kiel University (Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel). His academic focus centers on crop production systems with particular expertise in nitrogen management, sustainable agriculture practices, and precision farming techniques. His research has significantly contributed to understanding crop physiology, nutrient cycling, and environmental impacts of agricultural practices.

Professor Kage's research interests span multiple dimensions of modern agricultural science, with particular emphasis on nitrogen dynamics in cropping systems, crop rotation effects, and precision agriculture applications. His work bridges fundamental plant science with practical agricultural applications, focusing on optimizing resource use efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts. He has developed expertise in modeling crop growth, nutrient cycling, and yield formation across various cropping systems including wheat, oilseed rape, and maize.

Analysis of Professor Kage's recent publications reveals a strong trend toward integrated approaches combining field experimentation with modeling techniques. His research increasingly incorporates precision agriculture technologies including UAV-based monitoring systems for crop parameter assessment. A consistent theme throughout his work is the optimization of nitrogen management across different cropping systems, with growing attention to environmental sustainability metrics including greenhouse gas emissions and soil health indicators. His collaborations span multiple German research institutions with particular strength in interdisciplinary teams addressing agricultural sustainability challenges.

Professor Kage maintains active leadership in his department, directing research activities and teaching courses related to crop production systems. His work has established important methodological approaches for assessing nitrogen use efficiency and its relationship to crop yield and environmental outcomes. The department under his leadership operates the Hohenschulen Experimental Farm, providing critical infrastructure for field-based agricultural research.