Agroscope – good food, healthy environment
Researching together for the future
Practice-oriented applied research for the agriculture and food sector
Challenges
Agriculture in a changing climate
Protecting natural resources
Agroecological production systems
Sustainable and healthy food
Cost-efficient, species-appropriate animal husbandry
Competitive food production
Success stories
Agri-PV: Different Effects on Raspberry and Strawberry Cultivation
Agri-photovoltaic systems affect strawberry and raspberry cultivation in different ways. The results of the four-year trials provide a sound basis for decision-making in practice.
Needs-based Fertilising of Plants
Targeted nitrogen fertilisation optimises yields while protecting the environment. Agroscope introduces site-specific fertilisation and gives an overview of the advantages, drawbacks and requirements of the main systems.
Reducing Plant-Protection Products thanks to Precision Farming
The PFLOP Project aims to determine whether plant-protection product (PPP) use can be reduced through the use of Precision Farming technologies. After eight years of research, the overall assessment is positive: PPP use can be reduced by at least 25% in many crops.
Trials with Drought-Resistant Forage Crop Mixtures
The development of drought-resistant forage crop mixtures for the mountain regions is moving foward. Results from show that two species play a vital role in maintaing yields during droughts.
Monitoring of the Japanese Beetle is being Intensified in Switzerland
The Japanese beetle infests over 400 plants and causes damage not only to agricultural crops, but also to lawns and meadows. Agroscope updates its knowledge of this pest and describes possible measures.
Reducing Food Waste
Around 90 kg of food is wasted in Swiss households per person and year. Part of the waste could be avoided, which would be a win for both the pocketbook and the environment. Agroscope has produced a guide for reducing food waste.
AGROSCOPE: RESEARCH IN EVERYDAY LIFE
RESEARCH FOR ALL, AND HOW WE SPREAD THE WORD
RESEARCHING TOGETHER IN SWITZERLAND
Strong for the future with the research campus in Posieux (Fribourg), two research centres in Changins (Vaud) and Reckenholz (Zurich), and peripheral experimental stations.
RESEARCHING TOGETHER WITH INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS
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