Klaus Merckens
German,
English,
Spanish
Portugese, French and Arabic (basic knowledge)
St.-Barabara-Str. 30
89077 Ulm
Germany
E-Mail: klaus@merckens.de
Skype: klaus.merckens
Phone: +49 731 3608254
Webpage/Social Media: https://merckens.de
Spain Founding Member of Agro Cultura Con Respeto (Spain) IFOAM Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Member of ABDR (Dominican Republic)
Field crops,
Fruit growing,
Silviculture, Tree nursery,
Vegetable Growing,
Viticulture,
Olive cultivation,
Livestock,
Beekeeping,
Aromatic and Medicinal Plants,
Plant breeding,
Biodynamic Preparations,
Tropical agriculture,
Agroforestry,
Permaculture,
Plant protection,
Berry cultivation,
Citrus,
Forage crops,
Banana, Mango, Cashew, training of inspectors, training of advisors, citrus, Platanos, Bananen
AWS accredited specialist
Field crops,
Fruit growing,
Silviculture, Tree nursery,
Vegetable Growing,
Viticulture,
Aromatic and Medicinal Plants,
Biodynamic Preparations,
Tropical agriculture,
Agroforestry,
Permaculture,
Olive cultivation,
Livestock,
Plant protection,
Berry cultivation,
Citrus,
Forage crops
Projektmanagement, Fundraising, AWS certified traning, sustainable water management,
Individual consulting, Group consulting, Organisational consulting, Coaching, Project management, Supervision, Lectures, Tutorial, Workshop, Education, Training, Project development, Fundraising, Mentoring, Farm conversion, Practical training for advisors
Project management in public funding (EU programs, BMZ and IDB)
My consulting approach follows a clear and structured process. It begins with preparing an offer and reaching an agreement with the client regarding the scope of the initial consultation, including service definitions and financial terms. At the beginning of each engagement—typically on an annual basis—objectives are jointly set out in a consulting plan. A major focus of my work is the development of conversion plans in accordance with Demeter standards, tailored to the specific conditions and potential of each farm. Upon request, I also support farms and companies in strategic development planning, including elements of business planning when relevant to their growth and certification goals. Since I operate internationally, I dedicate time to thoroughly studying the local context—including geography, climate, culture, and legal frameworks—before the first visit. I also actively seek contact with national biodynamic associations and colleagues in the region to build strong local connections. Additionally, I am committed to fostering networks and linking successful biodynamic projects with potential customers, partners, and initiatives, helping to strengthen the broader biodynamic movement. Prior to any on-site consultation, I request essential farm data, including geographic coordinates, to get an initial understanding of the farm location and socioeconomic surroundings.
GreenSouth Project: Collaborative VET initiative with biodynamic partners from Southern Africa, including BDAASA (Biodynamic Agricultural Association of Southern Africa), Kufunda Learning Village (Zimbabwe), and EcoFarm Mozambique. The project focuses on training, advisory support, and network development to strengthen biodynamic practice and community resilience in the region. 🌐 https://GreenSouth.bio Tunisian Biodynamic Project: Development and implementation of a biodynamic training and conversion support service in Tunisia. Financed by GIZ, the project supports local farms in transitioning to Demeter-certified biodynamic agriculture through training, field visits, and consultancy. BioDyn Training Center at EcoFarm Mozambique: Coordination and curriculum development for a regional training hub offering practical and theoretical education in biodynamic agriculture for local farmers and trainers. develoPPP Projects in Africa and Latin America: Various public-private partnership projects aimed at promoting biodynamic agriculture and value chain development in collaboration with local stakeholders and companies. Evaluator and Advisor Roles: Regular involvement as an evaluator and technical advisor for cooperation programmes such as KVP (Small Projects Fund), Partner Africa, and the Import Promotion Desk (IPD), focusing on sustainable agricultural initiatives. Erasmus+ Projects: Coordinator of the INCLUTRAIN and INCLUFAR (Inclusive training on Biodynamic farms 🌐www.inclutrain.eu
References With more than 30 years of international experience across over 40 countries, Klaus Merckens offers expert biodynamic consulting and individualized support. His work includes advisory services, personal coaching, and the development of tailor-made technical and conceptual solutions. He specializes in international biodynamic consulting for Demeter-certified projects in developing countries, with a strong focus on tropical, subtropical, and arid regions. His expertise covers all farming systems and cropping schemes, with particular emphasis on: Farm planning and concept development Soil fertility enhancement and composting systems Project design, implementation, and management His practice is grounded in holistic and practical approaches, helping farms and organizations worldwide build sustainable, biodynamic systems suited to their specific environmental and cultural contexts. 🌐 www.merckens.de
Agricultural Conference Dornach, Advisory meetings and online training, Beratertreffen Dornach, Wirtschaftskreis, DI Banana Group Meetings online and on site, BIOFACH, BFDI Members Assembly, Feria y Congreso Biodinámico, Albacete.
Afghanistan, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Guinea, ...
Afghanistan, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Latvia, Lebanon, Malawi, Mali, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Switzerland, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Peer Review
(02/09/2023)
Erhard Gapp
Reto Ingold