Walter Rossing

Walter Rossing is a senior researcher and academic affiliated with the Farming Systems Ecology (FSE) group at Wageningen University & Research (WUR), the Netherlands. He holds a 'dr.ir.' degree and serves as a project leader, promotor (PhD supervisor), and principal investigator in multiple national and international research initiatives. His work is embedded in the PE&RC research school, focusing on sustainable and agroecological farming systems.

His research interests include agroecology, cropping systems, strip cropping, biodiversity, climate change adaptation, and systemic transitions in agriculture. He employs case studies, modeling, and interdisciplinary methods to analyze and redesign farming systems for sustainability. His work spans diverse regions including the Netherlands, Denmark, Mexico, Romania, Uruguay, and Benin.

The recent publications highlight a strong focus on agroecological transitions, biodiversity enhancement through strip cropping, climate adaptation strategies, and sustainable intensification of mixed farms. These works reflect a consistent trend toward integrating ecological, economic, and social dimensions in agricultural research.

Walter Rossing has supervised numerous PhD and postdoctoral researchers, including Cuperus, F., Ruggia, A., and Paresys, L., and leads major projects such as Agroecology-TRANSECT. He is active in transdisciplinary research, public engagement, and science communication, as evidenced by media appearances and lectures on systemic transitions.

Labs and Research Teams: He is a core member of the Farming Systems Ecology (FSE) group at WUR, contributing to the PE&RC (Postgraduate School for Production Ecology & Resource Conservation). His team engages in field studies, modeling, and participatory research to support ecological intensification and sustainable farming transitions.