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Animal Spot – New Webinar Series for Livestock Farmers
Further information is available in the following languages: German, French, Italian
Spot-Spraying in Vegetable Crops: Targeted Plant Protection for the Future
At the press conference of 15 October, specialists showed how spot-spraying helps reduce the use of plant-protection products in vegetable crops. Agroscope has published a policy brief and a scientific report on this topic.
Milk Quality in Small Ruminants: Specific Approach Required
Hosted by Agroscope on 14 and 15 September 2026 in Liebefeld, the LactoWell workshop brought together international specialists from research, extension and practice to discuss the challenges of small-ruminant milk production.
Training Course for Construction Specialists 2026
A focus on all things rural construction aims to draw professionals from the planning, extension, public authority and research sectors to this conference at the Strickhof in Lindau, Canton of Zurich, hosted by Agroscope, AGRIDEA, ALB-CH and Suissemelio on 3 and 4 November. Deadline for registration: 23 October.
Decision-making Tool for Wet Arable Land Using Cantonal Geodata
Agroscope has expanded the decision-making tool for wet arable land: the QGIS tool now directly incorporates the latest cantonal geodata, with the evaluation of wet arable land thereby gaining in simplicity, efficiency and comparability.
Spot-Spraying in Vegetable Crops: Targeted Plant Protection for the Future
Camera-guided spot-spraying enables targeted application of plant-protection products on individual plants in a crop. At the media conference of the Association of Swiss Vegetable Producers on October 15, Agroscope researchers show how the method functions.
New Leafhopper Potentially Problematic for Grapevine Detected in Switzerland
Native to North and Central America, the leafhopper Jikradia olitoria is a potential vector of flavescence dorée (grapevine yellows). Recently reported in several European countries, the presence of this pest has now been confirmed in Ticino.
GDPM 2027: 10th International Workshop on Grapevine Downy and Powdery Mildews
The tenth international scientific meeting devoted to grapevine downy and powdery mildews will be held in Nyon from 13–16 July 2027. On the GDPM 2027 agenda: scientific exchanges, recent findings and innovations. Early Bird rates available.
Nematodes in Crop Production: New Factsheets for Practitioners
Further information is available in the following languages: German, French, Italian
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