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The Future Use of Switzerland’s Organic Soils

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

Swiss Agricultural Research

Agroscope’s Breitenhof Conference to Take Place on 25 May

At the Breitenhof Conference in Wintersingen, BL you’ll discover the latest on protecting cherries from Pseudomonas, on the potential for mechanisation in fruit (particularly plum) management, and on the new ‘Gisela’ rootstock, As with every year, the latest news on Swiss stone-fruit production and marketing is on the agenda. Entry is free, with no need to register.

Swiss Agricultural Research

Current Suisse-Bilanz Tool as an Environmental Indicator: Good for Phosphorus, Unsuitable for Nitrogen

An Agroscope study shows that the Suisse-Bilanz nutrient-balance calculation tool could serve as an environmental indicator for sustainable nutrient use – but only for phosphorus, not for nitrogen.

Swiss Agricultural Research

Labels on Plant-Based Milk Alternatives: What’s On and In the Packaging?

An Agroscope study gives an overview of front-of-pack labels on the packaging of 66 plant-based milk alternatives (hereafter referred to as milk alternatives) available in Swiss supermarkets. It also examines whether the information on the labels accurately reflects product properties.

23.04.2025

Survey Among Winegrowers

22.04.2025

Sheep Husbandry: Feed Intake and Nutrient Excretion Guidelines Adjusted

17.04.2025

A1/A2 Genetic Background of Cows, But Not Their Horn Status, Influences Milk Protein Digestion

17.04.2025

Competence Network for Fruit and Berries: Webinar on Robust and Resistant Fruit Varieties of Tomorrow

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Plant Production

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

Food

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

Livestock

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

Environment and Resources

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

Economics and Technology

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

Experimental Stations

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

Focus

Japanese Beetle: Update on Biology, Legal Bases and Control

In a new practice-oriented publication, Agroscope summarises all available information on the biology of the Japanese beetle as well as the legal bases. In addition, experts assess the threat to various crops and take a deeper dive into control measures.