Agriculture in a Changing Climate
Climate change is posing significant challenges for the Swiss agriculture and food sector: hot, dry summers and other extreme weather events are becoming more frequent. With research on new plant production and animal husbandry systems as well as the breeding of robust plants, Agroscope contributes to the continued productivity of the agricultural sector under changed climate conditions. This includes forecasting, efficient irrigation and protection from harmful invasive organisms. We develop and evaluate measures to further reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture as well as the negative environmental impacts of food.
These six priorities are described in the FOAG's Research Master Plan for the Agri-food Sector (pages 37–39).
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Research programmes at a glance
The 2026-2029 Work Programme encompasses 42 research programmes.
Work Programme 2026−2029
Agroscope’s 2026-2029 Work Programme addresses the most important challenges facing the Swiss agriculture and food sector, and agricultural practitioners in particular. It places a greater focus on impact and practical benefits.