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Experience Agroscope Research on 24 June
Join us in a deep dive into selected topics from Agroscope’s research at our ‘Soup & Science’ public event on 24 June. The event kicks off at 5.15pm at Agroscope’s Zurich-Reckenholz site. Registration by 10 June please.
Field Trial with Cisgenic Potatoes: Sustainable Disease Resistance Sought
Agroscope is testing the use of new breeding technologies by cultivating a late blight-resistant potato cultivar in the field. Authorised by the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN), the field study serves as a basis for researching potato varieties containing no foreign DNA. These so called ‘cisgenic’ varieties reduce the need for plant-protection products and can better withstand extreme weather conditions.
‘Connect EnovArk’ Event: Agroscope Presents the Agriphotovoltaics Project at its Conthey Site
Agroscope will be opening its Conthey site on 21 May 2026 to present its research on agriphotovoltaics. The event will shed light on the role of science in combining agricultural production, renewable energy and sustainability.
Insights from the field Christian Moser
Further information is available in the following languages:German, French.
Equus Helveticus: Avenches to Be the National Focal Point of the World of Horses
From 17-20 September 2026, Equus Helveticus will be offering a wide range of top-class sporting performances, breeding contests and presentations at the Swiss National Stud and on the IENA campus. Among the highlights will be the Young Horse Finals.
2026 Spring Conference of the ADCF
On 13 May 2026 The Swiss Grassland Society (ADCF) will be holding a spring conference in Riffenmatt, Canton of Bern, focusing on forage strategies tailored to the conditions of the terrain. The presentations and demonstration will be given in German and French.
The Soil Festival will take place from 2–5 June at the Gurten leisure park in Bern
This international event on soil fertility will bring together stakeholders from agriculture, extension and research to exchange knowledge and ideas. Agroscope will be presenting its findings on soil research and conservation agriculture. Register now!
Discover Agroscope research at the BEA!
At this year’s BEA exhibition, Agroscope presents a treasure in the Bacteria Vault. The special show, ‘Milk’, gives a lighthearted insight into what makes Swiss cheese unique.
Decision-making tool for growing crops on wet arable land
Farmers interested in growing alternative crops on wet arable land can now find all the information they need in a decision-making table and fact sheet.
Insights from the field Daniel Humbert
Further information is available in the following languages:German, French.
