Smart Farming

Agroscope’s aim is to increase the competitiveness of Swiss agriculture through the inclusion of Smart Farming technologies, i.e. by developing new systems and offering decision-making tools for practitioners.

Publications

You’ll find the publications on this topic here.

Smart Weed Control

Artificial intelligence (AI), sensor and drone technology and robotics should allow weeds to be controlled in a more environmentally friendly manner in future.

Smart Dendro

Internet-connected sensors measure fruit growth in real time. The data collected could be used to optimise the management of orchards and greenhouses.

Latest News and Further Information

Feld, Nitroscope, Stickstoff im Pflanzenbau

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.
SmartN Versuchsfläche abgedeckt, Smart Farming, Stickstoff düngung

Less Nitrogen Losses, Stable Yields: Success of the Smart-N Project

Further information is available in the following languages:
German, French, Italian.

Agrivoltaics in Swiss Fruit Growing: Various Photovoltaic Systems up and Running in Conthey

A 4,000 m² agrivoltaic array was unveiled in Conthey on 18 September 2025, marking a groundbreaking development for Switzerland: photovoltaic modules installed above orchard crops. Agronomic monitoring will be done by Agroscope.