Targeted nitrogen fertilisation optimises yields while protecting the environment. A new Agroscope factsheet introduces site-specific fertilisation and gives an overview of the advantages, drawbacks and requirements of the main systems.
Digitally monitored trees indicate when they need water, so the irrigation system only supplies water when necessary. According to a recently published article, this can help achieve water savings of up to 40%.
Agroscope researchers will contribute to the annual conference of the SGA on 8 and 9 May in Bern-Liebefeld with a keynote presentation on agricultural economics modelling to support Swiss agricultural policy. They will also be giving talks on evaluating and analysing agriculture and food policy instruments.
Meat quality is influenced by many animal-related factors. An Agroscope study shows that intensive grazing on smaller paddocks with a corresponding frequent change of paddocks and contact with humans is positively associated with meat quality.
Forschende von Agroscope und der ETH Zürich entwickeln das Swiss Plant Phenotyping Network (SPPN), um die Analyse und Züchtung von Pflanzen durch Phänotypisierung zu verbessern.
The combination of competition by forage plants and herbivory by native root-boring moth larvae can significantly reduce the growth of small broad-leaved dock plants in permanent grasslands.
Numerous environmental labels are based on life cycle assessment in combination with other methods. Are these methods compatible, and is it actually necessary to combine them? An Agroscope study investigates with the issue.
A formidable disease of grapevine, flavescence dorée continues to spread in Switzerland. The most recent knowledge acquired in Ticino allows us to better understand the role played in the risk of infection by gone-wild grapevines in woodlands around vineyards.
Following the first confirmed detection of Septoria leaf-spot disease in Switzerland, Agroscope has published an information sheet to explain the symptoms on lavandin (hybrid lavender) and true lavender and to highlight control options.
A survey conducted by the Experimental Station for Viticulture and Oenology has furthered our understanding of nitrogen nutrition management practices in the vineyard and wine cellar for the Chasselas and Petite Arvine grape varieties in the Valais, highlighting potential avenues for improvement.
Microalgae do not need soil and produce more biomass than crops in the same period of time. The main applications of microalgae are currently food supplements, cosmetic products, animal feed and biofuels.
On the occasion of the 175th anniversary of grape breeder Hermann Müller-Thurgau's birth, Agroscope presents an anecdote and two current Agroscope projects.
A study conducted by Agroscope in collaboration with IP-Suisse, DSP and FFB-Group shows that wheat variety mixtures generally perform better and are more stable than varieties grown in pure stands. Recommendations are made for practical applications.
Juicy, refreshing flesh, a tasty flavour and good keeping qualities are the hallmarks of the Schweizer Orangenapfel. Seventy years after the introduction of this orange pippin-style apple, it has been named Swiss Fruit Variety of the Year 2025.
The results of the 2023 beef quality survey have been released. They show that the quality of Swiss meat overall is highly satisfactory, in terms of nutrition as well as technological and sensorial aspects.
Agroscope researchers conducted a literature review to summarise which measures are most effective in reducing food waste. Their findings contribute to better identification and implementation of effective interventions.
