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Savings Measures: Agroscope Sharpens the Focus of its Research Portfolio
Because of various savings measures passed by the Swiss Parliament and the Federal Council, Agroscope’s ordinary budget shows a structural deficit of around CHF 10 million. This makes a narrowing of the thematic focus of the research portfolio essential, and leads to a loss of 58 full-time positions. Even with this narrowed focus, Agroscope will remain a competent and competitive research institution for the Swiss agriculture and food sector over the long term. The site strategy for Agroscope passed by the Federal Council in May 2020 will continue to be implemented.
Alternaria in Potatoes: Use of Robust Varieties Recommended
Further information is available in the following languages: German, French, Italian
Insights from the field Benjamin Gasser
Further information is available in the following languages: German, French.
International Symposium on Work in Agriculture
The latest international research on the challenges of work in agriculture will be presented and discussed at Zollikofen near Bern from 7 to 10 July 2026. Agroscope will be attending as co-organiser and will present its own research.
New Fact Sheets on Pests in Fruit Growing
Further information is available in the following languages: German, French, Italian
Recommended Cereal Varieties 2027
Further information is available in the following languages: German, French, Italian
UV-C for Controlling Powdery Mildew in Greenhouse Strawberry Production
Further information is available in the following languages: German, French or Italian
Agroscope at the Field Days 2026
Further information is available in the following languages: German, French, Italian
Insect Diversity in a Changing Switzerland: Differences between Species Groups
How has the world of insects in Switzerland changed in the last 90 years? For the first time, a new study gives comprehensive answers to this question – and paints a mixed picture.
Reference Values for the Environmental Impacts of Eight Swiss Foods at a Glance
Agroscope researchers have developed and applied a method for determining reference values for the environmental impacts of eight frequently consumed foods produced in Switzerland. The results are published and freely available.
