The dossier, which contains current publications, gives an insight into selected Agroscope research projects.
Hot, dry summers and other extreme events are becoming increasingly common, posing major challenges for the Swiss agriculture and food sector. With its research work, Agroscope helps ensure that agriculture remains productive despite changing climatic conditions.
Model calculations show how climate change will affect the water requirement for different crops grown on the Swiss Central Plateau. This will allow us to proactively plan for crop irrigation and adaptation to the changing climate.
Maize is one of the most important crops in Switzerland. Variety selection and site adaptation play a crucial role in maize cultivation in a changing climate. Heat-supply maps created by Agroscope help in the choice of suitable varieties.
A rainfall manipulation experiment was conducted over a two-year period on two semi-natural grassland sites, in order to determine the effects of drought on both forage production (dry matter and nutritive value) and plant-soil relationships.
Last modification 25.08.2022
