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2024

20.12.2024

Lists of Recommended Soybean and Sunflower Varieties 2025 Now Online
Further information is available in the following languages:
German, French, Italian.

19.12.2024

Sustainability Levies: Which Are Preferred?
Steering levies can change consumer behaviour. An Agroscope study focusing on a sustainability levy on food showed that social sustainability and animal welfare levies are most likely to meet with acceptance.

17.12.2024

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.

16.12.2024

Nitrogen-Saving Potential through the Application of Corrected Fertilisation Standards
A site specific nitrogen fertilisation requirement can be calculated with the help of the ‘corrected norms’ method. The method was applied and evaluated in the AgroCO₂ncept project in the Zurich Wine Country, where it demonstrated substantial nitrogen-saving potential.

13.12.2024

Optimised Food Recipes through Artificial Intelligence
Agroscope played a leading role in developing a digital tool for optimising food recipes. The tool facilitates the development of high-quality, nutritious and environmentally friendly foods. The new platform supports the sustainable transformation of the food sector.

12.12.2024

Geographical Indications Affect Import and Export Prices
Geographical indications are essential for international cheese trading. A protected name such as Roquefort achieves a higher price premium than a compound name such as Gouda Holland where the cheese type (Gouda) itself is not protected.

11.12.2024

Feeding Pigs According to Their Nutrient Requirements Reduces Nutrient Losses
The protein and phosphorus requirements of pigs change according to life phase. Optimised phase feeding can improve nutrient efficiency and reduce the import of feedstuffs. New Agroscope factsheets highlight how this can be achieved and examine trade-offs.

10.12.2024

How Prices and Fertiliser Use Can Be Linked
Fluctuations in the price of fertilisers and agricultural products influence the economic efficiency of fertiliser use. This can create economic incentives for reducing fertiliser use.

06.12.2024

Development of the Situation Regarding the Japanese Beetle in Switzerland 2024
Further information is available in the following languages:
German, French, Italian.

05.12.2024

Weed Flora in Wheat, Barley and Oilseed Rape with Reduced Herbicide Use
In the PestiRed project, farmers test agroecological measures for reducing the use of chemical plant-protection products. Agroscope identified and characterised the weed flora of wheat, barley and oilseed rape.

04.12.2024

Site-Specific Fertilisation Ensures Yields and Reduces Nitrogen Surpluses.
Further information is available in the following languages:
German, French, Italian.

03.12.2024

Scope of Action of Family Farms
To date, the perceived extent of the freedom of action of farmers has rarely been used to evaluate the social sustainability of farms. Now, however, a new indicator has been developed that illustrates the scope for action of family farms in terms of consumption and production.

02.12.2024

New Book on Promising Agroforestry Systems for Switzerland
This foundational work highlights the benefits and challenges of various agroforestry systems and offers a wealth of tips for agricultural practitioners. Experts from Agroscope, Agridea and ZHAW present their wide-ranging experiences.

29.11.2024

Organic Pig Fattening Pays Off for Large Farms
Agroscope analysed the economic situation of organic fattening-pig production in Switzerland. The study shows that six of the ten farms examined – particularly the larger ones – can produce profitably.

28.11.2024

Swiss List of Recommended Potato Varieties 2025 Now Available
Swiss List of Recommended Potato Varieties 2025 Now Available

27.11.2024

Nitrogen Fertilisation: Calculation Methods And Recommendations Vary in Europe
Differences of up to 100 kg nitrogen per hectare, depending on the country: fertilisation recommendations are not the same throughout Europe.

26.11.2024

Updated Recommendations for Berry Fertilisation
The principles of fertilisation (GRUD) are of great importance for agricultural practice and extension. Agroscope has now updated the module ‘Fertilisation of Berry Crops’.

25.11.2024

Agriculture and Biodiversity: Systematic Overview Identifies Important Avenues for Future Research
The intensification of agriculture has greatly changed Europe's agroecosystems, with major implications for biodiversity. An overview study by Agroscope and the Swiss Ornithological Institute identifies the most important areas for future research with a view to minimising the uncertainties of currently available knowledge.

22.11.2024

Practical Indicators for Measuring Environmental Impacts
At the 2025 Sustainability Conference, researchers will be showing how indicators can help farms optimise their ecological services as well as their socioeconomic situation. The conference will take place on 23 January. Registration is possible up to 15 January.

21.11.2024

New Alliance for Viticulture, Fruit and Vegetable Growing
Agroscope as well as research and sectoral partners from Italy, Germany, Austria and Switzerland are signing a joint Memorandum of Understanding, thereby strengthening their cooperation for research and education in viticulture, fruit and vegetable growing.

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