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07.09.2023

Discover the latest issue of agroscope Magazine

Agroscope researches for an agricultural sector that is adapted to climate change. Discover articles on invasive species (neobiota), drought-resistant plants and heat stress in dairy cows in the September issue of agroscope Magazine.

04.09.2023

First Experimental Release of Parasitic Asian Wasp to Control Spotted-Wing Drosophila

The invasive spotted-wing drosophila (SWD) is a devastating pest in berry, stone fruit and grape crops. A natural antagonist from the fruit fly’s area of origin in East Asia is now due to be released in Switzerland for the first time by Agroscope and CABI.

23.08.2023

A New Tool to Help Practitioners in the Integrated Control of a Major Tomato Pest

Tuta absoluta is one of the most destructive pests of solanaceous crops. Agroscope has developed a statistical model to study the population dynamics of the pest and its parasitoids and allows interventions to be optimally planned.