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Franches-Montagnes Horses

Freibergerzucht-Zuchtziel-optimieren_ld

Franches-Montagnes Horses Breeding: Optimise the Breeding Goal, Preserve Diversity

Preservation measures are necessary for the genetic diversity of the Franches-Montagnes horse, Switzerland’s last remaining native horse breed. Newly published recommendations from Agroscope indicate how the assessment of morphological traits and the breeding goal can be further refined and lists measures against the rising inbreeding rate.

Agrovina 2026

Agrovina 2024

Agrovina 2026

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

Plant Production

Getreidemischungen

Cultivar Mixtures Stabilise Wheat Baking Quality

An Agroscope study shows that breeding cultivar mixtures is an effective strategy for mitigating the effects of changing abiotic conditions and maintaining stable wheat quality.

Fruit and Berries

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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.

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Feedback from Practitioners

We research for practitioners, but also with practitioners: farmers work together with Agroscope on a series of projects.

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

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Terranimo

Terranimo

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

LabourScope, Tablet vor Hintergrund

LabourScope

LabourScope is a specialised app for calculating the working-time requirement of work and production processes on the farm. This tool contains a work budget and key labour-economics figures for field work and work in animal housing, as well as for activities in the farm household.

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Rigitrac, Traktor auf Wiese

Machinery Costs Stable, Building and Labour Costs Up Again

Despite higher purchase prices the usage costs of agricultural machinery have remained largely stable, whilst building and labour costs have risen slightly. Agroscope’s new Cost Catalogue helps with cost-conscious operational planning.


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