Seed Treatment Can Be Evaluated on a Case-by-Case Basis - Agrarforschung Schweiz

Seeds are generally routinely treated with plant-protection products to safeguard yields. A study conducted on wheat seeds and based on new field data shows that when disease pressure is low, this rou...

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Climate Change to Redraw European Viticulture - Agrarforschung Schweiz

Where in Europe will tomorrow’s wine be produced? A study based on climate analogues shows that global warming will redefine the wine-growing regions, with diseases playing a vital role.

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Praktische Werkzeuge für den Umgang mit dem Klimawandel

Wer mit der Natur arbeitet, ist dem Klimawandel ausgesetzt: Wälder, Gewässer und Landwirtschaftsflächen werden als Ressourcen unzuverlässig.

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Practical tools for tackling climate change

New digital tools are helping the agriculture, forestry and water management to deal with the challenges posed by climate change.

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Sampling Exhaled Air Instead of Blood: New Method for Measuring Energy Status of Dairy Cows - Agrarforschung Schweiz

After calving, dairy cows often have an energy deficit and mobilise body fat, with consequences for health, animal welfare and performance. Agroscope researchers have now shown that cows’ energy statu...

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Adaptable and High-Yielding: Multispecies Mixtures Make Sown Grasslands Climate-Change-Proof - Agrarforschung Schweiz

Mixtures of several forage-plant species systematically increase yields with lower fertiliser input. Higher temperatures enhance the benefits of these mixtures, making them a key component of climate-...

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Carbon Footprints in Agriculture: Findings from Applied Research - Agrarforschung Schweiz

Greenhouse gas accounting tools are important for quantifying reduction potentials and performance. Agroscope researchers conducted a review to analyse their potential applications. Considerable exper...

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The digital transformation of the Swiss agrifood sector - Agrarforschung Schweiz

This article describes how digitalisation in the Swiss agricultural sector has evolved from 2018 to the present day. It also outlines the measures required for successful digitalisation.

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Japanese Beetles in Switzerland Have Italian and North American Roots - Agrarforschung Schweiz

Genome analysis shows that Japanese beetle populations in Switzerland have different origins. This indicates several entry and dispersal routes – knowledge that can help develop targeted prevention an...

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How Stable Will Future Crop Yields Be in Switzerland? - Agrarforschung Schweiz

Stable yields in plant production are crucial for farm profitability and food security. Model simulations show that the yield stability of many summer crops could decline substantially due to climate ...

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Swiss Agricultural Research – Online Journal

Swiss Agricultural Research – online journal with scientific articles in the various fields of the agriculture and food sector.

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Strategies for Reducing Nitrogen and Phosphorus Losses - Agrarforschung Schweiz

Imports from abroad were incorporated into Switzerland’s farm-gate-budget-based agricultural nutrient budget calculation to expand it into a food-system budget. This allows assessment of self-sufficie...

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Agroscope stellt sein Arbeitsprogramm 2026–2029 vor

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Consensus and Dissension with Respect to Agricultural Policy Goals - Agrarforschung Schweiz

A study conducted by Agroscope and ETH Zurich surveyed the opinions of both farmers and the rest of the population with respect to agricultural policy goals, revealing both shared and divergent views.

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How the Lifespan of Dairy Cows Affects Profitability - Agrarforschung Schweiz

A study examines the economic drivers of the optimal productive lifespan of dairy cows in two Swiss production systems.

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Effect of Flower Strips on Aphid Antagonists in Sugar Beet Fields - Agrarforschung Schweiz

Autumn-sown annual or perennial flower strips support antagonists of aphids, which are vectors of virus yellows, a severe disease in sugar beet. The effectiveness of these strips is influenced by flor...

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Shared Responsibility: Public Opinion of Agricultural and Food Policy - Agrarforschung Schweiz

Swiss citizens think that government, farmers, retailers and consumers are jointly responsible for transitioning towards more sustainable food systems. These are the findings of two surveys conducted ...

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Weniger Lebensmittelabfall im Haushalt mit dem Leitfaden gegen Food Waste

Forscherinnen zeigen, wie wir Lebensmittelabfall reduzieren können – ohne Moralkeule, aber mit überraschend grosser Wirkung. Das Resultat ist ein praktischer Leitfaden mit Tipps gegen Food Waste.

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Minimum Tillage Offers Multiple Advantages - Agrarforschung Schweiz

A trial conducted at Changins compared the impact of different tillage practices on wheat yields and soil fertility. It showed that minimum tillage provides agronomic and environmental advantages.

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A New Bacterial Species Identified as the Cause of the ‘Putrificus’ Cheese Defect - Agrarforschung Schweiz

Agroscope and its Italian counterpart CREA (Consiglio per la ricerca in agricoltura e l’analisi dell’economia agraria) have described the new bacterial species Clostridium caseinilyticum sp. nov., iso...

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How Voluntary Climate Protection Measures Can Be Successful - Agrarforschung Schweiz

Private initiatives such as carbon credit trading can support public policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Agroscope and ETH Zürich examined factors which influence the effectiveness of...

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