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Cornalin du Valais Orphaned Once Again

A study led by Agroscope has deepened our understanding of the genetic mechanisms responsible for grape skin colour. New findings have led to a revision of the genealogy of the Rouge du Pays cultivar (Cornalin du Valais) and contributed to a better understanding of the genetic diversity of the grapevine.

Swiss Agricultural Research

Drohne auf der Suche nach vermissten Tiere auf der Alp

Drones to Find Lost Livestock in Summer Farming?

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

Guided Tours of the Potato Collection in Arosa

Agrosope’s Alpine Garden in Maran above Arosa is home to a potato collection which includes over one hundred heritage varieties. Guided tours are available at BOTANICA'25, which runs from 14.6.–13.7.2025.

Recommended Cereal Varieties for the 2026 Harvest

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

04.06.2025

How Healthy are Milk Alternatives? Analysis and Scope for Improvement

26.05.2025

Feeding Stalls in Loose Housing Mean Less Ammonia

22.05.2025

The Salt Dilemma with Emmentaler Cheese

21.05.2025

Drones Benefit Summer Farming

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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.