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Grass-Clover Mixtures

Gras-Klee-Mischungen

Grass-Clover Mixtures: High Yields, Low Nitrate Leaching

The advantages of grass-clover mixtures in ley farming are manifold. An Agroscope study now shows that their highly efficient use of available nitrogen also keeps the risk of nitrate leaching low.

Swiss Agricultural Research

Alternatives to Milk

Milchalternativen

How are Plant-Based Alternatives to Dairy Products Perceived and Who Consumes Them?

The range of plant-based alternatives to milk continues to rise. Agroscope and the SMP (Swiss Milk Producers) conducted an online survey to find out what products are being consumed and how they are perceived.

Swiss Agricultural Research

Nitrogen Losses

Stickstoffverluste

Limiting the Amount of Concentrates and Crude Protein Content Reduces Nitrogen Losses

Agroscope has calculated that limiting concentrates to 365kg per cow and year and a maximum concentrate crude protein content of 18% could make a positive contribution to the nitrogen reduction path without negatively impacting profitability.

Viticulture

Syrah-Klone

New Syrah Clones Selected at Agroscope

A survey conducted in a Syrah population originating in Northern Côtes du Rhône (France) resulted in the selection of three new Syrah clones with highly promising characteristics, distributed by the Swiss certification sector.

Swiss Agricultural Research

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Plant protection, variety breeding and testing, optimisation of cultivation techniques - for agroecological production systems

Qualitative and sensorial analyses of foodstuffs for a high-quality, healthy diet and safe food.

Research on bees, horses, pigs and ruminants as well as official inspection of their feed - for economic and animal-friendly husbandry.

Research for an agricultural sector that preserves biodiversity as well as soil, air and water quality against the backdrop of climate change.

Socioeconomic analyses of agricultural labour, income monitoring, digitisation and smart farming – for an economic and socially sustainable agriculture.

Virtual or physical stations where researchers and practitioners together work together in co-creation to develop solutions for a sustainable agricultural sector.

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Magazine «agroscope» March 2024

Magazine «agroscope» March 2024

Agroscope supports commercial farms and foodprocessing operations with scientific studies, e.g. in sustainable viticulture, for the prevention of food waste and reduction of nutrient losses in arable farming.

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Liste variétale

Lists of Recommended Varieties

As far as possible, the tested and recommended varieties meet the following criteria: they are adapted to our soil and climate, disease-resistant, compliant with market quality standards, high-yielding and easy to produce.

Agrometeo

Agrometeo

Agrometeo is a platform that summarises information and decision-support tools for the optimised application of plant protection measures in agriculture.

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Magazine «agroscope» September 2023

Magazine «agroscope» September 2023

Agroscope researches for an agricultural sector that is adapted to climate change. Discover articles on invasive species (neobiota), drought-resistant plants and heat stress in dairy cows in the September issue of agroscope Magazine.

Agrarforschung Online

Swiss Agricultural Research

Swiss Agricultural Research publishes Swiss agriculture and food sector research findings online. This open-access journal is published by Agroscope. Additional partners are the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL, the School of Agricultural, Forestry and Food Sciences HAFL and the AGRIDEA advisory centres.


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