Paul Ravensbergen

Dr. Paul Ravensbergen is a researcher at Wageningen University & Research, affiliated with the Plant Production Systems department. His work focuses on agricultural systems, soil fertility, nitrogen management, and sustainable potato cultivation. He leads projects analyzing yield gaps, resource efficiency, and environmental impacts in Dutch potato farming. Key contributions include coupling field monitoring with crop growth models to improve yield predictions and resource use. His research emphasizes optimizing planting strategies, water management, and reducing nitrogen surpluses while maintaining productivity. He teaches courses on quantitative land use analysis and supervises MSc theses and research practices in Plant Production Systems.