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2025

12.12.2025

Less Nitrogen Losses, Stable Yields: Success of the Smart-N Project
Further information is available in the following languages:
German, French, Italian.

10.12.2025

Nutrient-Reduction Pathway: Acquiring Knowledge – Applying Findings – Achieving Goals
On 22 January 2026, Agroscope invites you to learn more about the current state of knowledge concerning the nutrient reduction pathway. The conference will take place online as well as at Agroscope’s Zurich-Reckenholz site. Please register by 14 January 2026.

09.12.2025

New Agroscope Guidelines for Distilleries
Agroscope provides distilleries with practical guidelines and worksheets on good practice, self-monitoring and occupational safety. The documents were developed together with industry representatives and offer concrete assistance for day-to-day operations.

05.12.2025

European Stone-Fruit Yellows in Valais Fruit Crops
A study conducted recently by Agroscope revealed that 75% of Valais apricot orchards are affected by European Stone Fruit yellows (ESFY), a serious disease transmitted by psyllids.

04.12.2025

Swiss List of Recommended Potato Varieties 2026 Now Available
Further information is available in the following languages:
German, French, Italian.

03.12.2025

Residues in Swiss Wines
Wines analysed within the context of the VITISWISS national platform for monitoring plant-protection product residues exhibit a high level of quality. Moreover, another study shows that vegetable fibres are effective in reducing residues in the musts.

02.12.2025

Important Barto Data for Agri-Environmental Monitoring
Further information is available in the following languages:
German, French, Italian

01.12.2025

Training Course on Guidance Systems, Site-Specific Fertilisation and Application Maps
Digi Spot is a training course of the Digitalisation Charter in which Agroscope is represented. The next online course will be held on 16 December 2025. Registration until 14 December 2025.

20.11.2025

How the Lifespan of Dairy Cows Affects Profitability
A study examines the economic drivers of the optimal productive lifespan of dairy cows in two Swiss production systems.

19.11.2025

Effect of Flower Strips on Aphid Antagonists in Sugar Beet Fields
Autumn-sown annual or perennial flower strips support antagonists of aphids, which are vectors of virus yellows, a severe disease in sugar beet. The effectiveness of these strips is influenced by floral composition, sowing time point and surrounding landscape elements.

18.11.2025

Swiss Agricultural Income 2024: a Heterogeneous Year Depending on the Branch
Swiss Agricultural income rose by 2.6 per cent in 2024 compared to the previous year, averaging CHF 81,700 per farm. The reason for this was higher revenues (monetary output) from pig, poultry and fruit production.

10.11.2025

Delicious Plant-Based Raclette Alternative Made from Swiss Iingredients
Further information is available in the following languages:
German, French, Italian.

06.11.2025

Performance of Drought-adapted Forage Catch Crops
Faced with climate change that undermines the stability of forage production, the introduction of more-drought-tolerant catch crops represents an adaptive strategy with a high likelihood of success in safeguarding livestock feed supplies.

03.11.2025

Almond Farming in Switzerland: Multifunctional Use as an Opportunity
Further information is available in the following languages:
German, French, Italian.

30.10.2025

Planning Application for the Refurbishment of the Research and Administration Building on the Agroscope Posieux Campus Submitted
Further information is available in the following languages:
German, French, Italian

29.10.2025

Aleppo Millet: Early Detection is Important
Further information is available in the following languages:
German, French, Italian

28.10.2025

Shared Responsibility: Public Opinion of Agricultural and Food Policy
Swiss citizens think that government, farmers, retailers and consumers are jointly responsible for transitioning towards more sustainable food systems. These are the findings of two surveys conducted by Agroscope and ETH Zürich.

27.10.2025

Practical Test of Potato Varieties for Crisps and Chips
On behalf of swisspatat, Agroscope tested the suitability of different potato varieties for processing into crisps and chips. Key factors here were sugar levels, deep-frying behaviour and storage conditions.

24.10.2025

New Recommended Varieties of Cocksfoot
Cocksfoot is a productive, robust and drought-tolerant forage grass often used in Swiss grass leys. The most recent variety testing by Agroscope has led to the recommendation of several new top-performing cultivars.

23.10.2025

Agroscope Looking for Suitable Cattle Breeds to Maintain Alpine Pastures
When mountain pasture use is sub-optimal, scrub runs rampant and biodiversity is lost. In this SRF Einstein broadcast of 23/10, Agroscope researcher Caren Pauler talks about her search for cattle breeds that maintain alpine pastures.

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