Mink Zijlstra

Mink Zijlstra holds the academic rank of Lecturer in Plant Production Systems. Their research focuses on agricultural sustainability, climate change mitigation in livestock systems, and optimizing grassland management. Key areas include greenhouse gas emissions reduction, dairy sector development in East Africa, and sustainable oil palm production. They have contributed to 10 peer-reviewed publications since 2021, with notable work on yield gaps in smallholder oil palm farming and modeling frameworks for East African grassland systems.

Research Interests:

• Climate-smart agricultural practices
• Decision-making processes in livestock systems
• Stakeholder-driven low-emission development
• Modeling biophysical and socio-economic dynamics

Notable Activities:

• Contributed to AgMIP 6 workshop (2016)
• Delivered lectures on coastal defense ecology since 2009
• Active in East African sustainability initiatives