Jos Groten

Jos Groten is a researcher at the Business unit Open Teelten of Wageningen University & Research. His work focuses on agricultural and biological sciences, particularly forage crops, grassland management, and climate-resilient cultivar development. Groten actively contributes to research on maize cultivars' nitrogen utilization, yield trends, and sustainable farming practices.

• Key Research Interests
  • Genetic and non-genetic components of forage crop yields
  • Climate adaptation strategies for open-field crops
  • Soil management and fertility in maize cultivation
  • Wildlife interaction with agricultural systems
• Activities
  • Contributor to practical innovations in sustainable feed production (2019-2018)
  • Speaker at agricultural research seminars on maize and soil interactions
• Media Contributions
  • Expert commentary on forage crop surplus management (2025)
  • Analysis of maize cultivar trends in high-yield farming (2024-2023)