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‘Connect EnovArk’ Event: Agroscope Presents the Agriphotovoltaics Project at its Conthey Site

Agroscope will be opening its Conthey site on 21 May 2026 to present its research on agriphotovoltaics. The event will shed light on the role of science in combining agricultural production, renewable energy and sustainability.

Collaboration

Christian-Moser

Echo aus der Praxis

Further information is available in the following languages:
German, French

Socioeconomics

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Working Conditions in Agricultural Employment: Current Conditions and Ways Forward

Switzerland remains dependent on family farm labour, although non-family employment is increasing, and hiring difficulties are becoming more visible. This study analyses the working conditions of regular farm employees and identifies the factors of longer employment durations.

Swiss Agricultural Research

Equus Helveticus 2026

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Equus Helveticus: Avenches to Be the National Focal Point of the World of Horses

From 17-20 September 2026, Equus Helveticus will be offering a wide range of top-class sporting performances, breeding contests and presentations at the Swiss National Stud and on the IENA campus. Among the highlights will be the Young Horse Finals.

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Plant protection, variety breeding and testing, optimisation of cultivation techniques - for agroecological production systems

Qualitative and sensorial analyses of foodstuffs for a high-quality, healthy diet and safe food.

Research on bees, horses, pigs and ruminants as well as official inspection of their feed - for economic and animal-friendly husbandry.

Research for an agricultural sector that preserves biodiversity as well as soil, air and water quality against the backdrop of climate change.

Socioeconomic analyses of agricultural labour, income monitoring, digitisation and smart farming – for an economic and socially sustainable agriculture.

Virtual or physical stations where researchers and practitioners together work together in co-creation to develop solutions for a sustainable agricultural sector.

Focus

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Work Programme 2026−2029

Agroscope’s 2026-2029 Work Programme addresses the most important challenges facing the Swiss agriculture and food sector, and agricultural practitioners in particular. It places a greater focus on impact and practical benefits.

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Terranimo

Terranimo

Terranimo® is a model for prediction of the risk of soil compaction due to agricultural field traffic.

Ernte Futterbau

AgriPerform

More information can be found on the German page.

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Kartoffeln

Swiss List of Recommended Potato Varieties 2026 Now Available

Further information is available in the following languages:
German, French, Italian.

Landwirtschaftlichen Einkommen 2024

Swiss Agricultural Income 2024: a Heterogeneous Year Depending on the Branch

Swiss Agricultural income rose by 2.6 per cent in 2024 compared to the previous year, averaging CHF 81,700 per farm. The reason for this was higher revenues (monetary output) from pig, poultry and fruit production.


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