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Dirk van Apeldoorn is a passionate agronomist specializing in the radical redesign of agricultural systems with a focus on crop diversity. He combines action research with a robust theoretical foundation in complex systems thinking. His expertise lies in agricultural systems, agro-biodiversity, agroecosystems, functional biodiversity, research design, diversification, and resilience. As a research lecturer, he trains farmers and students, emphasizing the importance of diverse agricultural practices in sustainable agriculture.
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