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Published on 20 February 2025

Viticulture Research in German-Speaking Switzerland: an Anniversary and New Projects

On the occasion of the 175th anniversary of grape breeder Hermann Müller-Thurgau's birth, Agroscope presents an anecdote and two current Agroscope projects.

Further information is available in the following languages:
German, French, Italian.

Further Information

Viticulture in German-Speaking Switzerland

The aim of the ‘Viticulture in German-Speaking Switzerland’ Research Group is to develop tools for winegrowers that promote sustainability. For this, plant-protection strategies and alternative products as well as new grape varieties and climate-adapted clones are tested. In addition, the Group deepens the understanding of soil quality parameters for high-quality grape production and optimises the development and marketing of new grape varieties. In doing so, the entire value chain from grape to wine is assessed.

6 February 2026

WhatsApp channel for practitioners

Aimed at agricultural practitioners, the information is shared on our WhatsApp channels 'Agroscope_fr' (French) and 'Agroscope_de' (German).