Gerhard du PreezGerhard du Preez is an Associate Professor in Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus, South Africa). He holds a PhD from the same institution, where he studied the impact of irrigation water quality on soil health usng nematodes as bioindicators. He leads and collaborates on interdisciplinary projects exploring soil biodiversity, nutrient cycling, carbon dynamics, and the ecological impacts of diverse agricultural systems on soil health. He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate modules in agroecology, soil health, and sustainable agriculture, and plays an active role in developing research infrastructure and training platforms that promote climate-smart, ecologically sound farming practices. Read More Read Less