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KOB Webinar, Veranstaltung

KOB Webinar on ‘Agriphotovoltaics in Fruit and Berry Production’

You are cordially invited by the ‘Fruit and Berries’ Competence Network (KOB) to their next webinar on Wednesday 13 August 2025 from 6-7.30pm, on the exciting topic of agriphotovoltaics in fruit and berry growing.

Agroforestry

Agroforst

Swiss Agroforestry Systems Meet Farming Sector Expectations and Support Climate Mitigation

Scientists measured tree growth in four agroforestry systems over a ten-year period and calculated carbon storage from their findings. This data helps us to better understand, plan and implement agroforestry systems, and to assess their climate-change mitigation impact.

Swiss Agricultural Research

Subsidies

Vebuschung

The Effect of Subsidies on Woody Plant Encroachment

A new study by Agroscope shows that despite higher subsidies, bushes continue to spread on alpine meadows.

Swiss Agricultural Research

Fruit Growing

Apfelwickler

The Güttingen Conference will take place on 16 August

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

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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

Japankäfer

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.

Services

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BeerenScoutingBaies

Interactive Berry-Scouting Database Now Online

Developed as a joint project between Agroscope and several partners, the new Berry-Scouting database is now online, enabling the first interactive comparison of raspberry and strawberry varieties using various parameters.

Agrometeo

Agrometeo

Agrometeo is a platform providing decision support tools and information for better plant-protection management in agriculture.

Publications

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Getreidesorten

Recommended Cereal Varieties for the 2026 Harvest

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

Magazin «agroscope» März 2025

Magazine «agroscope» March 2025

Agroscope’s research in plant breeding supports the development of high-yielding, disease-resistant crops that ensure high product quality.


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