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2026

03.03.2026

Sustainable, local-resource-based animal nutrition
The ‘Livestock Network 2026’ Conference will present topical research findings on sustainable animal nutrition at the School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences HAFL on 5 May 2026. Register now up until 27 April 2026.

27.02.2026

‘Counting’ Wild Bee Nests with Camera Drones
Most wild bees nest in the ground and are important crop pollinators. Agroscope has shown that it is possible to detect their nests using camera drones – marking a major step forward in the effective monitoring of wild bee populations.

26.02.2026

Alternative Forage Plants as Catch Crops
Interest in drought-adapted alternative forage plants is growing. What is their potential as catch crops? A study by Agroscope highlights the advantages and limitations of a selection of these crops.

24.02.2026

Agroscope Tests the Potential of Sweet Sorghum for Distillation
Further information is available in the following languages:
German, French, Italian.

20.02.2026

Understanding the Population Dynamics of Potato Blight
Potatoes require very high fungicide inputs. New strains of late blight are hampering control measures. A monitoring aims to comprehensively record the population dynamics of the pathogen in Switzerland and provide recommendations for potato production.

18.02.2026

Swiss Regional Nature Parks Promote Biodiversity Conservation Agri-Environment Schemes
Designation of regional nature parks in Switzerland significantly boosts the adoption of direct payment schemes aimed at promoting biodiversity conservation (agri-environment schemes, AES), particularly in regions with relatively more intensive farming and low prior uptake of such schemes.

16.02.2026

How Stable Will Future Crop Yields Be in Switzerland?
Stable yields in plant production are crucial for farm profitability and food security. Model simulations show that the yield stability of many summer crops could decline substantially due to climate change, while winter crops are significantly less affected.

13.02.2026

Supporting Ground-Nesting Wild Bees for the Benefit of Crop Pollination
A new Agroscope factsheet offers tips on how to support ground-nesting wild bees on one’s own farm with relatively little effort. This will help boost the populations of the primary insect pollinators of agricultural crops.

12.02.2026

Unique Experimental Station for Improving the Quality of Agricultural Soils
Further information is available in the following languages:
German, French, Italian.

11.02.2026

Risk of Exposure to Dressed Seed is often Underestimated
A recent study shows that the risk of exposure during activities involving seeds treated with plant protection products is not always properly understood. Information provided to agricultural professionals should be improved.

10.02.2026

Looking Back on Decades of Commitment to Cheese Research
Further information is available in the following languages:
German, French, Italian.

02.02.2026

Strategies for Reducing Nitrogen and Phosphorus Losses
Imports from abroad were incorporated into Switzerland’s farm-gate-budget-based agricultural nutrient budget calculation to expand it into a food-system budget. This allows assessment of self-sufficiency, nutrient use and circularity to be assessed in addition to nutrient surpluses.

29.01.2026

Agroscope Presents Seven New Resistant Grape Varieties
Further information is available in the following languages:
German, French, Italian.

28.01.2026

01-28_Pflanzenschutzmittellisten-Obst-Rebbau-2026
Further information is available in the following languages:
German, French, Italian.

27.01.2026

Avoiding Subsoil Compaction under No-Till
With the passage of time, crop yield losses can occur on no-till farmland. Researchers from Agroscope and the Universities of Graz and Nevada demonstrated how subsoil compaction can lead to yield losses.

26.01.2026

Agroscope Benefits from European Collaboration on Nitrogen in Plant Production
Being part of an extensive network creates opportunities to make significant advances in research. The aim is to develop solutions to better quantify and manage nitrogen fluxes in agricultural soils.

23.01.2026

Herbicide-Free Control of Yellow Nutsedge
Further information is available in the following languages:
German, French, Italian.

20.01.2026

Research with a Focus on Impact and Practical Benefits
Agroscope’s New Work Programme 2026-2029 Places a Greater Focus on Impact and Practical Benefits. Areas such as plant protection, plant breeding, climate-change adaptation and economic efficiency will also be strengthened.

19.01.2026

Groundbreaking Ceremony for the New Production Building for Cheese Cultures in Grangeneuve
Further information is available in the following languages:
German, French, Italian.

16.01.2026

Lists of Recommended Maize Varieties 2026 Now Online
Further information is available in the following languages:
German, French, Italian.

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