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Ecological Focus Areas in Farmland and their Contribution

What do ecological focus areas in Swiss farmland contribute? Agroscope experts summarised their impact on biodiversity and ecosystem services in a literature survey.

Swiss Agricultural Research

Viticulture

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Blanchier: Ancient Variety Rediscovered in Vineyards in Valais

Although fairly widespread in the vineyards of Valais in the 19th century, Blanchier seemed to have disappeared. Now the grape variety was rediscovered in several locations.

Swiss Agricultural Research

Heritage Grape Varieties

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Performance of Endangered Heritage Grape Varieties in the Vineyards of Valais

Twelve heritage grape varieties grown in Valais and at risk of extinction have been added to Agroscope’s grape varieties collection and studied. This action is linked to the National Action Plan for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Plant Genetic Resources.

Swiss Agricultural Research

Biocontrol

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Predatory Mite Against the Tomato Rust Mite

A recent study shows the potential of a new biocontrol strategy against the tomato rust mite.

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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

Die Alp- und Berglandwirtschaft im Wandel

Alpine and Mountain Agriculture: Adapting to a Rapidly Changing World

For three years now, the Alpine and Mountain Agriculture Experimental Station has been helping farms at higher altitudes deal with increasingly demanding production conditions. In a meeting of tradition and technology, ongoing trials and initial results were presented to the media on 2 July in the Canton of Graubünden. Below, some information on the projects (only in German, French and Italian).

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PhytoPRE

Decision support system to control late blight in integrated as well as organic potato production.

Agrometeo

Agrometeo

Agrometeo is a platform that summarises information and decision-support tools for the optimised application of plant protection measures in agriculture.

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Umwelt

SALCA Method Updated for more Accurate, Flexible and Comparable Environmental Assessments

The SALCA life cycle assessment method was comprehensively updated in light of new needs, systematically documented and reviewed by external specialists. This will allow a wide range of research issues in the agriculture and food sector to be addressed.

Agrarforschung Online

Swiss Agricultural Research

Swiss Agricultural Research publishes Swiss agriculture and food sector research findings online. This open-access journal is published by Agroscope. Additional partners are the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL, the School of Agricultural, Forestry and Food Sciences HAFL and the AGRIDEA advisory centres.


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