Plant Protection in Field Crops

The agricultural sector must square up to numerous challenges in the field of plant protection. Discover what Agroscope is doing in this field.

Forecasting and Risk Analysis for Agriculture. Agrometeo is a platform providing decision support tools and information for better plant-protection management in agriculture.

Cereals, Maize, Potatoes, Oilseed and protein crops

Weed control is an important skill for farmers, allowing them to obtain yields and profits from their land. The ‘Weed Science in Arable Crops’ Research Group deals with weeds that compete with field crops, vegetables and vines.

Trade between continents, especially trade in plant materials, often involves unintentional imports of pest organisms.