Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

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Agroscope analyses important agricultural systems using a life cycle assessment method adapted to the needs of the agricultural sector in order to offer decision-making tools to policy-makers, administrators, businesspeople and practitioners.

SALCA Method

SALCA is a life cycle assessment methodology tailored to agricultural products and processes.

Impacts

The sources of the environmental impacts as well as potential for improvement are identified.

Sustainable Management

Sustainable agricultural products are the prerequisite for a future-proof agricultural sector.

Agricultural Politics

It’s important to account for the impacts along the entire value chain, in Switzerland and abroad.

Sustainable Food

We evaluate solutions for a healthy and sustainable way of eating.

News and further information

5. Ökobilanz-Plattform Landwirtschaft Agroscope

Agroscope Life-Cycle Assessment Platform for the Agrifood Sector

Agroscope's Life-Cycle Assessment Platform for the Agricultural and Food Sector will take place on 5 May 2026 both online and at Agroscope's Zurich-Reckenholz site. Registration is open until 28 April.

Quantifying Food Waste: Focus on Vegetable Production

Food waste in primary production is rarely recorded – yet this data is key to devising effective reduction strategies throughout the entire value-added chain. This analysis evaluates existing measurement methods with the focus on vegetables.
Gemüse, Käse, Lebensmittel, Food, Essen, Nahrung, Ernährung

New Guide for Reducing Food Waste

Around 90 kg of food is wasted in Swiss households per person and year. Part of the waste could be avoided, which would be a win for both the pocketbook and the environment. Agroscope has produced a guide for reducing food waste.